Research

Research is crucial to the exploration of new concepts, relevant strategies and viable solutions. Since action and theory always go together, applied research is the main focus of this department.

 

Objectives

§  Fact-finding: Access to accurate information on ground realities is integral to any movement. The department focuses on building a database of fundamental statistics for use by community centres.
 
§  Evaluation: The department undertakes appraisal of methods and strategies of social work of movements and organizations with a view to developing innovative systems for social action.
 

§  Collaboration: The department collaborates closely with other like-minded organizations doing research in similar areas, or in cross-cultural studies.