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FPCC Timeline
FPCC Timeline
2018
Evidence & conceptual work to set the foundation for FPCC. JLI led a global literature review covering 17 case studies and a review of over 40 guides and toolkits on faith engagement which led to the development of the Theory of Change (TOC). A Global high-level consultation workshop with 120 faith actors from more than 30 countries was held in Bangkok on establishment of FPCC partnership.
2019
Piloting of new foundational approach of ‘mind and heart dialogue’ through WorkRocks in 5 countries…
Role of faith in positive social behavior change
The world today is plagued by a series of shocks and stresses that have significantly eroded hard-earned gains in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From acute global health emergencies, a staggering number of refugees and internally displaced people, spiralling food insecurity, conflict and violence, to increasingly visible effects of the planetary crisis, – these shocks and stresses are drastically and adversely impacting lives and well-being of all.
Religious leaders and their institutions occupy a critically strategic and important platform that, when meaningfully…
Why faith and Positive change for children (FPCC)
Prevalence of faith as central societal force. The number of people with a religious connection varies regionally, but it is commonly estimated that over 80% of the world’s population have a religious affiliation.[1] Data also suggests the percentage of people with a religious association will remain high in the coming decades, with no indication that it will decline.[2]
Religions are an evolving and changing part of our present and future. While some countries have observed a recent fall in religious belief…
What is FPCC
The Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families, and Communities (FPCC) initiative was launched in 2018 as a faith engagement approach to broaden the scope and influence of faith in development and humanitarian work beyond small-scale, ad-hoc, single-sector, single-faith, and occasionally instrumentalist approaches.
The FPCC model has three major components:
Faith-centered research and mapping to ensure evidence-based and contextually appropriate approaches.
Promoting community/congregational feedback, engagement, and action using the Mind and Heart Dialogue approach to experiential learning, training, and equipping…
FPCC partners
The global aim of this initiative is to move beyond a single sector, single denomination and message-based communication, and support more focused, systematic, and a large-scale engagement with faith-based communities and actors to influence positive social and behavioural change for the benefit of children, youth, women and families, particularly the most marginalised.
FPCC objectives
Key FPCC objectives include:
To establish coordination and collaboration mechanisms between/among development partners such as UNICEF, governments and faith actors on children issues.
To enhance utilisation of the Mind-Heart Dialogue foundational approach by faith actors and UNICEF and/or other development partners when intervening on issues of children
To secure positive behavioural outcomes for children.
The FPCC Initiative brings together three main partners who lead the initiative in collaboration with other faith-based stakeholders and partners.
UNICEF is an agency of the…
FPCC journey/theory of change
The theory/journey of change behind the FPCC initiative is based on the belief that leveraging faith-based actors and leaders, including their assets and resources, can contribute to positive changes in the lives of children. It recognises the significant influence that religious and spiritual beliefs have on individuals and communities and aims to harness this influence to promote child well-being and rights.
Our journey of change, therefore, states that: If religious leaders are influenced to use their platforms and institutions, such as…