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What gives hope today? That question was answered in several ways when organisations within the SMC network gathered for a digital event, to be inspired by—and to inspire—change.

This autumn, the FORB Learning Platform will present several new translations of the Local Changemakers Course, a tool for anyone who wants to work for freedom of religion or belief in their local context. The first translation being launched is Bahasa Indonesian.

More than 200 participants from over 40 countries logged in with the same goal: to strengthen their ability to prevent, detect, and report financial irregularities, safeguarding both resources and trust.

SMC Faith in development, in collaboration with Caritas Sweden, Act Church of Sweden, Diakonia, PMU, and the churches within the Christian Council of Sweden, invites you to join the Turn Debt into Hope campaign.

How can we raise awareness of the role of religious actors in crises and disasters? Petter Jakobsson, advisor at SMC, participated in the UNDRR Global Platform in Geneva and shares some key takeaways from the conference — including a few of the buzzwords currently shaping the global conversation.

On 3 June, SMC hosted an SMC Learning Network (SLN) gathering. Participants from member organisations across the network joined for a full day of new tools, practical exercises, and engaging conversations about future directions.

Charlotta Norrby, Secretary General of SMC, described her feeling toward the word ecotheology as something light, airy, and filled with the gentle warmth of summer.

SMC is actively working to reduce disaster risks and build resilience in local communities where our member organisations support development cooperation and humanitarian efforts.

On 21 May, Anders Göranzon was elected as the new Chairperson of SMC Faith in development. While new in this role, he is no stranger to the network.