Building Interfaith Partnerships: Strategies for Sustainable Collaboration
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-int-fr-dg-07
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About the Article
This article examines how interfaith partnerships can be developed and sustained to advance peacebuilding, social cohesion, and collective action. It outlines the stages of partnership formation, from identifying potential partners and establishing shared visions to implementing pilot projects and ensuring long-term sustainability through communication, evaluation, and conflict resolution. The discussion highlights challenges such as cultural differences, power imbalances, and resource constraints, offering strategies to strengthen trust and inclusivity. Drawing on leadership insights and global case studies—including the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative, Abraham Path Initiative, and Religions for Peace—the article provides academics and practitioners with a framework for building resilient interfaith collaborations that achieve sustainable social impact.
Key Topics
- Strategies for forming interfaith partnerships
- Collaborative planning and resource pooling
- Sustaining long-term cooperation
- Addressing challenges and power imbalances
- Leadership insights from global initiatives
- Case studies of successful partnerships
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Building Interfaith Partnerships: Strategies for Sustainable Collaboration. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sc-md-mt-07
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