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Join the Conversation: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Community-Driven Research

At the Healthy Communities Coalition, we believe that the strength of our communities lies in collaboration. Recently, we hosted a pivotal community conversation that underscored the importance of partnerships among community organizations, faith-based groups, and researchers. With our executive director, Edie Taylor Crle, leading the discussion, we aimed to illuminate the barriers and benefits of these collaborations, fostering a deeper understanding of how they can create sustainable, community-driven research.

Our Key Goals:

We set out with clear objectives for this conversation:

Fostering Community Engagement:

We strive to encourage active participation in research initiatives from community members.

Overcoming Barriers to Partnerships:

Identifying and addressing the obstacles that hinder collaboration is essential to our mission.

Empowering Community Organizations:

We want to inspire local organizations to take the lead in research efforts, ensuring that their voices shape the questions and outcomes. During the discussion, we emphasized the significance of aligning mission and values among partners, ensuring transparency, and building the capacity for ongoing, equitable collaborations. Graduate student Jera Forgin shared vital principles for effective partnerships, advocating for shared goals and community consent while highlighting the need for sustainability. Her insights also tackled the often-overlooked power dynamics in traditional research practices, calling for accountability and mutual benefit.

Practical Approaches for Community-Led Research

Our conversation delved into actionable strategies for faith-based and grassroots organizations. We encourage these entities to take the reins in research, emphasizing their critical role in shaping research questions that directly impact their communities. By leveraging data effectively, organizations can address local needs and drive positive change.

We invite you to join us in this vital conversation!

As we move forward, we welcome community members, organizations, and researchers to engage with us. Let’s work together to cultivate an environment where every voice is heard, and every partnership thrives. By joining forces, we can break down barriers and create a sustainable future for our communities.

Together, we can ensure that research is not only conducted in our communities but is also led by them. Join us in building a healthier, more equitable future for all.

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