A snapshot of Islamic Relief’s faith-sensitive approach to protection and inclusion

This paper documents key lessons from Islamic Relief's experiences in establishing Community Hope Action Teams (CHATs). The primary goal is to influence community attitudes and behaviours by creating a safe space for discussion amongst community members on issues related to child protection and gender equality, using religious principles to promote positive social change. Drawing on examples from 4 Islamic Relief country contexts - Ethiopia, South Sudan, Mali and Malawi - this paper seeks to establish a foundational understanding of how CHATs have been implemented and adapted to diverse cultural and social settings.

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