Faith-based education in Latin America and the Caribbean - Final Report.pdf

The purpose of this study is to research the role of faith-based actors in educational development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The goal is to produce an overview of the role, contributions, challenges, and opportunities of faith-based education in the region and to inform future education programs and policies. The study places a particular focus on services for marginalized and vulnerable children and youth in the LAC region. The methodology for this study was primarily a synthesis of available literature and secondary data combined with a multi-case study drawing upon available literature/documents and key informant interviews. The inquiry functions at two levels: 1) a broad overview, synthesis of trends, and key themes from across the LAC region, and 2) a multi-case study that includes country-level cases (the Dominican Republic [DR], Haiti, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador), and illustrative mini-cases of policies or organizations from within these countries and across the region.