At its core, community based research (CBR) is exactly what it sounds like. It does not happen behind a desk. It is research done with communities, not about them. It is a way of asking questions, collecting insights, and analysing challenges together with the people most affected. CBR values lived experience as much as data and listens … Continue reading Amplifying Community Impact through Research for Real Change
Service User Support: Rethinking “Cultural Competency”
We hear the word culture all the time, but what does it really mean? It can mean shared values, languages, art, beliefs, customs, or even collective memories. But here is the thing, culture is complicated, it is often oversimplified, overused, or misunderstood. Helping professionals absolutely should consider culture, but they also need to see each service user … Continue reading Service User Support: Rethinking “Cultural Competency”
The Middle Slice 