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IRHAP CONFERENCES AND COLLOQUIAInternational conferences and colloquia are held bi-annually in order to bring together those engaged in the intersection of religion and the health of the public. CONFERENCE 2013: RELIGION IN HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENINGThe next international conference will be held in the first quarter of 2013. Dates and timing for abstract submissions will be announced early in 2012. The focus of this next meeting will be on the importance of religion and religious institutions for health systems strengthening...further information... CONFERENCE 2009: WHEN RELIGION AND HEALTH ALIGNIn July 2009, ARHAP hosted a major conference on Mobilizing Religious Health Assets for Transformation. Presentations and discussion considered the development of knowledge and information surrounding the involvement of religious entities in health in Africa and beyond. ... further information and downloads for conference 2009... CONFERENCE 2007: Between religion and public healthThe ARHAP annual international colloquium was held in Cape Town during March 2007. It focused on two main issues: Drawing public health research and thinking more firmly into the ARHAP framework; and developing effective methods and frameworks for engaging leaders with its findings. The modus operandi was aimed at enhancing collaboration and cooperation among all interested participants, for mutual learning. Hosted by the University of Cape Town, and sponsored by Emory University, the Vesper Society, Memphis le Bonheur Healthcare. ... download 2007 conference report... CONFERENCE 2005: Case Study FocusThe 2005 ARHAP colloquium was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. It focused on the task of providing conceptual clarification about how religious networks in Africa are assets for the health of their communities. It did this by introducing case studies and work in progress from ARHAP partners. Hosted by the University of South Africa, and sponsored by the Interfaith Health Programme at Emory University, the Vesper Society. ... download 2005 conference report... CONFERENCE 2004: Tools WorkshopThe 2004 ARHAP colloquium was held in Cape Town, South Africa. It focused on tools development. Hosted by the University of Cape Town, and sponsored by the Interfaith Health Programme at Emory University, the Vesper Society. ... download 2004 conference report... CONFERENCE 2003: Assets and AgencyThe 2003 ARHAP colloquium Assets and Agency was held in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. It focused on the concepts of assets and agency - fundamental to our understanding of the need to approach any resolution to the health crises that threaten African societies with an appreciation of what people are already doing on the ground for themselves, and how this might be enhanced across public health systems and processes. Hosted by the School of Theology, University of Natal, and sponsored by the Interfaith Health Programme at Emory University, the Vesper Society. ... download 2003 conference report... |
