Understanding The Socio-Cultural and Religious Factors on Stunting Prevalence in East Nusa Tenggara
4 April, 2025
What are the religious and socio-cultural factors that influence stunting in the East Nusa Tenggara Province?
What are the religious and socio-cultural factors that influence stunting in the East Nusa Tenggara Province?
Introducing Friendship Ministry in Africa
Alcohol is a global leading risk factor for death and disease among individuals 15-49,
with highest rates of heavy alcohol consumption among drinkers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Given identified gaps in mental, neurological, and substance use services, communityand church-based services are needed to support individuals looking to reduce or quit
harmful substance use. This qualitative study identified social and cultural perceptions
of alcohol among drinkers, community health workers, and Christian pastors in rural and
peri-urban Zambia.
The Malawi Disability Program is a congregation-led ministry located in Malawi. It consists of an adapted worship service called ‘Worship at the Cross’ designed to encourage participation for people with both physical and learning disabilities. The purpose of this case study and program evaluation was to measure the impact of this effort.
What is the acceptability and priority for a church-based peer support counseling program in Malawi and Zambia?
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New Opportunity to learn Community Health Ministry
Our online Community Health Ministry professional certificate training is now available in a self-study format. Choose what you wish to learn on your schedule. In partnership with Wisconsin Lutheran College, we will continue to add tools and training to our online catalog. Check out more details on our CHM page or sign up in the Meros training catalog.
What do parents in low resourced neighborhoods think about developing a Bible-based program that teaches practical ways to feed young children as a way to prevent malnutrition?
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