making connections for better research

insight impact recognizes the complexities and power dynamics inherent in working in communities that are not necessarily our own. Therefore, we know that ethical, respectful and impactful research requires establishing trusting relationships with communities & individual research participants. 

We always aim to demonstrate our dedication and and genuine investment in the communities in which we work and these principles are reflected in our research approaches.

During qualitative data collection in Democratic Republic of Congo researchers worked with young girls to understand their experiences of interpersonal violence. To establish trusting relationships with the girls we visited them multiple times and spent time getting to know them on a personal level through games and sharing activities before engaging in interviews. These approaches resulted in excellent data collection by insight impact trained teams.