Mobilizing faith to defend democracy.
Across borders and traditions, people of faith can be democracy’s strongest allies.
Faith in Democracy equips and connects leaders and their allies to protect rights, pluralism, and democracy against the rise of religious nationalism and the global religious right.
Organized faith can strengthen democracy.
Religious nationalism is coordinated—across pulpits, platforms, and policies—shrinking civic space, discriminating minorities and rolling back rights. Disinformation by the religious right travels faster than isolated defenders can respond, leaving communities exposed and public trust eroded.
Faith communities remain one of the world’s most trusted civic infrastructures. When they connect across traditions and borders, share practical tools, and align around human dignity, they can blunt disinformation, widen belonging, and help restore democratic norms. More →
Faith in Democracy is an interreligious, nonpartisan nonprofit.
We unite faith communities and allies to counter the religious right, confront religious nationalism, and defend democracy against authoritarianism. We equip and connect leaders with training, tools, and networks to counter disinformation and mobilize effectively. With hubs in Washington, DC and Berlin, our global perspective empowers faith-rooted actors to reclaim faith as a force for human dignity, inclusion, and democratic resilience.
Skill
Building
We train faith and civic leaders to understand and respond to how religion is used to undermine democracy.
Network for Change
We connect democracy defenders across faiths and borders to share knowledge and coordinate action.
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Turn isolated courage into collective impact.
Your donation powers trusted partners in the toughest environments—where democracy is under immediate pressure—to organise safely, build skills, and launch coordinated campaigns that defend rights and reopen civic space.
