Our Vision
To bridge global challenges with local actions, effecting sustainable change through collaborative partnerships with universities, government, civil society, NGOs, business sector, and grassroots initiatives to improve the livelihoods of individuals and communities.
Our Mission
To conduct and engage in participatory action research with community members in order to achieve progressive social, economic and environmentally sustainable and transformative change.
We plan to strive for our Mission and Vision by establishing partnerships with different actors (university, government, civil society, NGOs, business sector, grassroots initiatives) to improve the livelihoods of individuals and communities.
Research Focus
Responsible consumption, waste reduction, resource recovery, zero waste
Social inclusion, empowerment and gender equity
Co-management of resources and co-production of services
Social and solidarity economy, ecological economy, circular economy
Civic engagement and governance
Public policy and political influence
Assets based rapid assessments for sustainable community development