International Society for Participatory Research

The International Society for Participatory Research (ISPR) is a global organization that promotes collaborative research involving community members, stakeholders, and researchers. Its goal is to create knowledge and solutions that are relevant and beneficial to communities by emphasizing shared decision-making and active participation. ISPR supports ethical, inclusive, and empowering research practices that address social issues, foster social change, and strengthen community capacities. Essentially, it champions a partnership-based approach to research, ensuring that those affected by issues are directly involved in understanding and addressing them.