Neftaly’s Use of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
At Neftaly, we believe that real change happens with communities, not to them. Our approach to research and program development is rooted in Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) — a collaborative, equitable method that values the knowledge, experience, and leadership of local communities.
What is CBPR?
Community-Based Participatory Research is a framework that engages community members, organizations, and researchers as equal partners in the research process. From defining the problem to collecting data, analyzing findings, and implementing solutions, CBPR ensures that those most affected by issues are active contributors and decision-makers.
Why Neftaly Uses CBPR
Neftaly operates across diverse communities where context, culture, and lived experience deeply shape outcomes. Traditional research methods often fail to capture these nuances, leading to ineffective or unsustainable interventions.
CBPR allows Neftaly to:
- Build Trust: By involving community members from the start, we foster trust and mutual respect.
- Enhance Relevance: Local voices help define priorities, making our work more targeted and meaningful.
- Promote Ownership: When communities co-create solutions, they are more likely to adopt and sustain them.
- Bridge Knowledge Gaps: Academic and local knowledge come together, producing richer, more actionable insights.
- Advance Social Justice: CBPR aligns with Neftaly’s mission to challenge inequality and promote inclusive development.
How Neftaly Implements CBPR
We integrate CBPR across our programs, especially in areas such as:
- Youth Development and Education
- Community Health and Well-being
- Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
- Economic Empowerment and Skills Training
- Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy
Our CBPR process typically includes:
- Co-Identification of Issues: Communities identify the most pressing challenges they face.
- Collaborative Research Design: We work together to decide on the questions, methods, and tools.
- Shared Data Collection and Analysis: Community members are trained and supported to lead or participate in the data-gathering process.
- Joint Interpretation: Findings are reviewed and interpreted collaboratively to ensure relevance and accuracy.
- Action and Advocacy: Results are translated into programs, advocacy, or policy changes — led by the community.
CBPR in Action: A Neftaly Example
In [Community/Region Name], Neftaly worked with local youth and women leaders to understand barriers to accessing vocational training. Through CBPR, the community highlighted transportation and child-care as major challenges — insights not captured by standard surveys. Together, we co-designed a flexible training model with on-site childcare and transportation vouchers. Enrollment and completion rates rose by over 60%.
Our Commitment
CBPR is more than a method; it’s a commitment to equity, inclusion, and long-term impact. At Neftaly, we see communities not just as beneficiaries, but as experts, researchers, and leaders in their own right.
We are proud to champion a research approach that is by the people, for the people.