(Faith-based development worker, Nigeria)

Relationships between religious leaders of di fferent faiths were recognised as particularly important, as they have significant influence over their followers: "For us preventing violence means continuous dialogue. 99% of our work is conflict prevention. If leaders are talking, everyone will be calm" (Inter-faith worker, Zanzibar). The authenticity of relationship was also important, as, otherwise, initiatives lose legitimacy: "There are people in [the Muslim faith] I can trust. One imam is bent on telling the truth, he is educated in the Bible and the Quran. We call each other when things are bad" (Christian faith leader, Nigeria).
