Interfaith fundraising approach
Beneficiary selection
- Secular refugee charities: Organisations like UNHCR or Refugee Council that serve all refugees regardless of faith
- Multi-faith coalitions: Interfaith groups specifically supporting displaced people
- Local refugee support: Community organisations serving refugees in participants’ area
- Transparency: Clear communication about how funds will be used and who will benefit
Campaign development
- Interfaith narrative: Story emphasising unity across faith traditions for humanitarian cause
- Diverse networks: Each faith community reaching out to their own networks whilst supporting shared campaign
- Educational component: Raising awareness about refugee experiences alongside fundraising
- Collective goal: Single target reflecting combined communities’ commitment
Shared responsibility
- Community ownership: Each faith group taking responsibility for engaging their own networks
- Mutual support: Communities supporting each other’s fundraising efforts
- Platform sharing: Coordinated social media and communication across different faith networks
- Impact celebration: Shared acknowledgment of collective achievement and impact
Ongoing interfaith refugee support
Sustainable collaboration
- Regular meetings: Ongoing interfaith dialogue focused on refugee support
- Skill sharing: Different communities contributing unique resources and capabilities
- Advocacy coordination: Joint efforts to influence policy and community attitudes
- Service projects: Practical activities supporting local refugee communities
Community education
- Congregation presentations: Participants sharing experience with their faith communities
- Interfaith events: Regular gatherings maintaining relationships and shared purpose
- Educational programmes: Joint learning opportunities about refugee experiences and faith responses
- Youth engagement: Involving young people from different traditions in ongoing refugee support
For detailed fundraising guidance adapted to interfaith contexts, see the Fundraising section of the organiser guide.