14 May 2005 - The Rough Guide to a Better World - and how you can make a difference
The Rough Guide to a Better World - and how you can make a difference, free from Post Offices or downloadable from www.roughguide-betterworld.com and published jointly by DFID (the Department For International Development) and Rough Guides, gives information, ideas, resources and contacts on development.
It has a section on Faith-based advocacy "because successful development is not down to governments along, but only takes place when players across society are engaged - individuals, business enterprises, trade unions, financial institutions - faith leaders play a key role as agents of social change". Quotations from the Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Christian traditions are included, recognising that when illness or misfortune strikes, the first port of call is often the familiar spiritual source of guidance and support.
It has a section on Faith-based advocacy "because successful development is not down to governments along, but only takes place when players across society are engaged - individuals, business enterprises, trade unions, financial institutions - faith leaders play a key role as agents of social change". Quotations from the Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Christian traditions are included, recognising that when illness or misfortune strikes, the first port of call is often the familiar spiritual source of guidance and support.