The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Crisis Management: An Academic Exploration of Community-Centric Interventions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51699/mjssh.v3i5.281Keywords:
Faith-Based Organizations, Crisis Management, Community-Centric, InterventionsAbstract
Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) play a critical role in crisis management, providing immediate relief and spiritual, emotional, and material support during natural disasters, conflicts, and disease outbreaks. While FBOs are recognized for their agility and community-based approach, existing research has primarily focused on their short-term interventions, such as food distribution, medical aid, and shelter provision. However, limited studies explore their long-term contributions to resilience-building, community recovery, and sustainable development. Comparative data on the effectiveness of FBOs versus secular and governmental organizations remain scarce, particularly regarding economic rebuilding, mental health support, and integration of spiritual care. This study aims to address these gaps by analyzing the role of FBOs in immediate and long-term crisis management, comparing their effectiveness to secular agencies, and identifying challenges and opportunities to enhance their impact. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research examines FBO contributions to community resilience and development while proposing strategies to optimize their interventions. The findings have significant implications for policymakers, humanitarian organizations, and FBO leaders, providing insights to improve coordination, monitoring, and long-term recovery outcomes in future crises.
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