Grassroots-led Research
Research is not neutral. Grassroots-Led Research reclaims research as a tool of resistance, reflection, and reimagination. I work with communities to build participatory research initiatives that center the knowledge of those most impacted by injustice.
Where collective knowledge builds collective power...
Why I Offer This?
Because communities are not just sites of data—they are sources of theory. Research must serve our collective struggles, our healing, and our visions for what’s possible.
What is offered?
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Participatory Action Research (PAR) project design and facilitation
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Mentorship and training in research skills for community members
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Collective analysis and meaning-making
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Integration of arts-based and story-based methods
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Systematization of Experiences (SE) as a methodology for documentation and reflection
Who It’s For?
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Grassroots organizations, collectives, or networks
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Communities seeking to document and evaluate their own knowledge
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Educators and activists interested in collaborative inquiry
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Funders or partners looking to support community-led knowledge creation
Format & Approach
We co-design the scope, methods, and timeline based on your goals and capacity. Projects may span months or evolve over time. Every stage—from question design to dissemination—is collaborative and rooted in care, justice, and critical reflection.
Outcomes
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Visual and written documentation of findings
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Tools and lessons that support movement-building
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A deepened capacity for collective inquiry and reflection