Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and Health

The Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and Health brings together a leading group of faith actors, government leaders, public health practitioners, researchers, and influential media voices. The Commission will create a shared platform for policy dialogue, research, and collaboration to build trust between faith and health partners to advance health and well-being globally. The Commission’s work covers three primary goals: Agenda-setting on faith, trust, and health: Reframe and prioritize the intersection of faith, trust, and health by analyzing the evidence base, generating thought leadership through multidisciplinary dialogue, and leveraging high-profile Commissioners to champion this work. Shaping policy and practice: Develop strategies and tools that strengthen public trust in health through improved policies and practices with health and faith actors and their communities. Collaboration and network-building: Strengthen relationships and networks between diverse groups in faith and health by fostering mutual respect and collaboration at local, national, and global levels. With Wellcome’s support, the Commission will generate actionable insights and tools—including a flagship Lancet Commission report synthesizing evidence across disciplines with case studies, alongside policy briefs, educational modules, and practitioner toolkits to foster collaboration and embed lasting trust-building approaches in faith and health systems globally. Keywords: Faith, Trust, Health, Policy Dialogue, Partnerships.