Our Approach
- Data + People: We pair quantitative analysis with qualitative stories to achieve a complete picture of the subject area.
- True Engagement: We move beyond consultation to build real relationships with communities.
- Context-Driven: Our research is grounded in lived experiences, not just statistics.
- Impact-Focused: We design research to inform action and achieve lasting outcomes.
Social Research That Makes a Difference
Social research is central to what we do. Whether shaping policy, designing programs, or assessing impact, our research provides the evidence needed to understand society’s most pressing challenges.
What Our Research Delivers:
- Clear definition of social problems.
- Insight into root causes and systemic issues.
- Evaluations of what works and what doesn’t.
- Tailored, data-driven solutions.
- Long-term tracking of change and progress.
Research Methods We Use:
- Surveys and questionnaires
- In-depth interviews
- Focus groups
- Ethnographic observation
- Case studies
- Mixed-methods analysis
- Big data and trend analysis
Community Engagement at the Core
We believe research should include not just observe the people it affects. That’s why community engagement is at the heart of every project we undertake.
Through our Temple Engagement Toolkit, we ensure that voices from the ground shape decisions, solutions, and outcomes.
Why It Works:
- Builds trust with communities and stakeholders.
- Adds real-world context to research findings.
- Highlights community strengths and resources.
- Ensures research is relevant and culturally respectful.
- Co-creates solutions with those directly impacted.
- Boosts success of programs and policies.
How We Engage:
- Participatory action research.
- Community advisory boards.
- Public forums and town halls.
- Citizen science projects.
- Digital engagement platforms.
- Collaborative mapping.
- Storytelling and narrative collection.
- Asset-based development.