Can I partner with your organisation?
The work of SOAR is to enhance and support the protective security of faith institutions across the 7 pilot countries, if you
Can I fill in the questionnaire if I live outside the European Union?
Unfortunately, if you are a faith leader or part of a faith institution outside the European Union, you won't be able to
How will the information be processed?
Information will be processed in accordance with GDPR guidelines. (EFA website to include GDPR communication. Also to be incorporated in EFA’s email
Will I receive a response to my questionnaire?
Yes, you will. You will receive an acknowledgement as soon as the questionnaire is submitted. If you have any questions about the
What will the outcomes of the questionnaire be?
The questionnaire answers will feed into creation of a knowledge and resource base. The knowledge base will increase the awareness and capacity
Who are the partners behind the questionnaire?
SOAR is funded and supported by the European Commission and will be delivered by Enhancing Faith Institutions (EFI), Finn Church Aid (FCA),
Who is the questionnaire aimed at?
It is aimed at faith leaders & management of faith institutions across the seven pilot countries the programme will be working in;
What is the purpose of this questionnaire?
The main purpose of the questionnaire is to elicit feedback from our audience and provide them with a unique knowledge base. This
What is the SOAR project?
SOAR stands for ‘Strengthening the security and resilience of at-risk religious sites and communities’. The SOAR project will contribute to advancing the
What are SOAR’s guiding principles?
10.1. Primary research SOAR will undertake primary research to identify the factors that lead to threats of terrorist attacks on places of
How is SOAR funded?
SOAR is funded and supported by the European Commission and will be delivered by Enhancing Faith Institutions (EFI), Finn Church Aid (FCA),
What benefits will SOAR deliver?
The SOAR project will create a knowledge base which will contribute to advancing the protection and safeguarding of places for worship, with
What is included in the delivery?
The knowledge deliverables will include training, guidance and resources, with the opportunity for virtual engagement and the evolution of virtual networks and
What is the key outcome delivered by SOAR?
The SOAR project will work to provide security guidance, training and support to faith communities across the 7 member states in Europe
Which countries does SOAR cover?
The seven pilot countries we will be working in are France, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Hungary, and the Netherlands.
What is the scope of SOAR?
The project partnerships will develop extensive networks and be inclusive of representatives from all majority and minority faiths practicing within the EU.
What is the purpose of SOAR?
The project will increase the awareness of, and capacity to respond to physical and human security threats to places of worship.
What is Project SOAR?
The SOAR project stands for ‘Strengthening the security and resilience Of At-Risk Religious sites and communities’ (SOAR).