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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.

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