Foundation for Sustainable Community Based Development

We are excited to share a new milestone for FOSCOD, the launch of our Community Based
Participatory Research (CBPR) initiative in Naluvule Village!
So what is CBPR? Community Based Participatory Research is a research approach that
partners directly with community members throughout the entire research process. Rather
than studying a community from the outside, CBPR means doing research together,
valuing local knowledge, lived experience, and community priorities every step of the way.
This research is focused on better understanding how climate change is affecting the
Naluvule community, from shifts in weather patterns and agriculture to broader impacts
on daily life and wellbeing.

Last week, our CBPR intern and the FOSCOD team began data collection with semi-
structured community conversations with residents of Naluvule Village. This functioned as

an open, guided discussion that gave community members the space to share their stories
in their own words.
This week, we are launching focus group sessions with the men, women, youth, and
people with disabilities of the village, making sure every generation, gender, and ability has
a seat at the table.
We are grateful for the warm welcome from the Naluvule community and excited for the
journey ahead. Stay tuned for more updates!

Wishing our incredible community and partners a very Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year! 🎄✨
​As we reflect on a year of building sustainable, empowered communities together, we are filled with gratitude for your support. Here’s to making an even bigger impact in 2026! 🌍💙
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