Community research
Research together with the people it concerns. Trained newcomers with a refugee background take part as research partners.
Research and advice
Real experiences.
Real data.
The first research platform in the Netherlands led by newcomers with a refugee background.
Our approach
Research that starts with the people it concerns
Research methods
Interviews, surveys and fieldwork, carried out by researchers who know the language and culture of the target group.
Contextual translation
Translation and interpreting that keep cultural nuance, so the meaning comes across and not only the words.
Training & development
Workshops and hands-on training in which newcomers build research skills and a professional network.
Policy advice
From research to policy advice, tools and recommendations for municipalities and organisations.
Research methods
A mirror study shows what otherwise stays out of view
We combine qualitative and quantitative methods. Pick a method to see how we work.
Surveys that do get completed
Culturally sensitive questionnaires in several languages, developed with team members who know the community from the inside. That gives reliable insights and a higher response.
- Multilingual and easy to understand
- Tested with the target group
- Reach through our own networks
Fieldwork that knows the context
Academic expertise combined with lived experience. Observing and taking part gives insight into the everyday life of the community.
- Observation and participation
- On location, in people's own setting
- Researchers with lived experience
Interviews in a trusted setting
Stories from the community, gathered in people's own language and in a safe setting. That gives qualitative insights for policy and decisions.
- In people's own language
- Safe and confidential
- From story to recommendation
We work with
- Open Embassy
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Gemeente Nijmegen
- Regioplan
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