The Participatory Action Research Collective

The Participatory Action Research (PAR) Collective is a collaborative approach where community members, researchers, and stakeholders work together to identify issues, gather information, and develop solutions. Instead of researchers studying a community from outside, PAR emphasizes active participation to ensure the community's perspectives, needs, and knowledge shape the research process. This method aims to create meaningful change by empowering those affected, fostering mutual learning, and addressing real-world problems collaboratively. The collective approach emphasizes shared ownership and action, making research outcomes more relevant and sustainable for the community involved.