Channels of Hope
What is Channels of Hope?
Channels of Hope is a World Vision model that works with churches, faith leaders and groups (Christian and others) on personal journeys of transformation, and mobilizes them to take direct, collective action to respond to some of the most difficult issues affecting children in their communities, in contextually appropriate, sustainable ways.
Social Norms and Behaviour Change
Church leaders, faith leaders, faith communities and faith itself are influential in social norms and behavior change:
Personal faith can empower or disempower individuals in their self-confidence and how divine will is perceived.
Church, faith leaders and faith communities can:
- Enable or block access to child well-being related information and resources.
- Dispense rewards/affirmations or sanctions/disapproval for certain behaviour(s)
- Influence an individual’s beliefs about the rationale, risks or consequences/impact of behaviours and in their own ability to change
At society level: Faith/religion underlies many social norms and culture. It provides the context for:
- Cues to action through religious practice, rites and obedience or faithfulness
- Policy implementation by faith leaders within faith communities or in faith/ religious institutions
How It Works: Implementing the CoH Methodology
Channels of Hope engages church and faith leaders through structured phases of activity with the goal of equipping them with the knowledge, attitudes, practices and motivation to address child well-being issues.
What is Channels of Hope?
What is Channels of Hope?
Channels of Hope is a World Vision model that works with churches, faith leaders and groups (Christian and others) on personal journeys of transformation, and mobilizes them to take direct, collective action to respond to some of the most difficult issues affecting children in their communities, in contextually appropriate, sustainable ways.
2. Catalyse
Catalysing workshops with faith leaders and their spouses help equip them with knowledge and inspire with a vision on how they are uniquely called to respond to issues within their community.
This is done through gaining knowledge about the issue, an understanding of how the issue affects their community (head) and how their religious texts view the issue (heart), and consideration of practical steps to address the issue (hand). The workshops are a safe space for faith leaders and faith communities from various denominations or religions to learn, share and debate challenging issues surrounding child well-being grounded in guiding principles from the participants’ faith tradition(s) and religious texts. These principles address harmful attitudes and motivate and equip participants to respond in effective ways to issues surrounding the well-being of the most vulnerable children and families in their communities.
Social Norms and Behavior Change
How faith and faith actors change norms and behaviors:
Personal faith can empower or disempower individuals in their self-confidence and how divine will is perceived.
Churches, faith leaders, and faith communities can enable or block access to child well-being–related information and resources. They can dispense rewards, affirmations, sanctions, or disapproval for certain behaviours. They can also influence an individual’s beliefs about the rationale, risks, or consequences of behaviours, as well as their confidence in their own ability to change.
At the societal level, faith and religion underlie many social norms and cultural practices. They provide the context for cues to action through religious practice, rites, and expressions of obedience or faithfulness. They also shape policy implementation by faith leaders, both within their faith communities and in broader religious institutions.
How It Works
Implementing the CoH Methodology
Channels of Hope engages church and faith leaders through structured phases of activity with the goal of equipping them with the knowledge, attitudes, practices and motivation to address child well-being issues.
- Move the Heart – Create a safe space for faith leaders to engage with personal beliefs and sacred texts.
- Inform the Mind – Provide concise, accessible and relevant technical information
- Equip the Hands – Mobilize practical action to improve child well-being.
Resources & Quick Links
- Download the CoH User Guide Summary (5 pages)
- Download full CoH User Guide (36 pages)
- Explore Resources
To learn more, check out the Channels of Hope e-Orientation: Fill out this registration form, and we’ll set up a guest account for you in the World Vision eCampus platform. If you require further information or technical assistance, please contact the fieldlearningsolutions@wvi.org.
Explore the Model Versions
Channels of Hope exist in different models, each that contributes to different outcomes and addresses specific root causes. To explore the model versions, click on the boxes below:
Explore the model versions
Channels of Hope exist in different versions, each that contributes to different outcomes and addresses specific root causes. To explore the model versions, click on the boxes below:
