Faith-based and secular humanitarian organizations

作者：Elizabeth G. Ferris · 发表于：International Review of the Red Cross · 年份：2005 · DOI：10.1017/s1816383100181366 · 被引用次数：221 · 研究领域：Religion, Society, and Development、International Development and Aid、Christian Theology and Mission

Abstract This article examines the role of faith-based organizations, particularly Christian organizations, in humanitarian assistance within the broader context of the NGO world. Following an overview of the historical development of these organizations, the article examines the current context in which faith-based and secular humanitarian organizations operate. The different roles played by these organizations are explored, as are some of the difficulties they encounter. The article suggests that much more work is needed in the area of capacity-building of local humanitarian organizations and in the coordination of NGO programmatic work.