Institute for social change

An interdisciplinary research institute for real-world impact.

For Activtist-Scholars

Empowering researchers to blend rigorous academic inquiry with social activism, fostering impactful scholarship that drives meaningful change.

For Practitioner-Scholars

Supporting professionals who integrate hands-on experience with scholarly research to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions for real-world challenges.

For the Public

Bridging the gap between academia and society by translating cutting-edge research into accessible insights and actionable strategies for positive social transformation.

For Activist-Scholars

Empowering researchers to blend rigorous academic inquiry with social activism, fostering impactful scholarship that drives meaningful change.

For Practitioner-Scholars

Supporting professionals who integrate hands-on experience with scholarly research to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions for real-world challenges.

For the Public

Bridging the gap between academia and society by translating cutting-edge research into accessible insights and actionable strategies for positive social transformation.

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We Are Open For Opportunities!

We are currently seeking funding from philanthropic donors and foundations to help us fund our world-changing research

Research

Current Research Projects

15%

PermaCommons

10%

The Empowerment Project

3%

Resilient Development Research

Action

Applying Research to Real-World Challenges

Independent Research

We engage independent researchers, including activist-scholars, practitioner-scholars, public intellectuals, and research consultants in important research for social change.

Open Access Findings

We distribute our research through traditional and non-traditional channels (journals, videos, podcasts) to ensure it accessible to those who will benefit most, including grassroots activists, practitioners, and community members with lived experience. Always open-access.

Action-Informed

We actively engage with partners to apply our research findings to their interventions, validate our research or adjust it to various contexts, and co-design innovate evidence and action informed solutions to pressing local and global challenges.

Get Involved

We’re always looking for community journalists, media and communications volunteers, research assistants, and admin members to help us across the entire research process.

Get Connected

If you’ve recently completed a research project that your current organisation won’t continue funding (or you’re an independent researcher keen to start one) connect with us to see how we can support you beyond the academy. 

Upcoming Events

Bringing World-Changing Research to the Public

Upcoming Events & Public Lectures

Stay tuned for details about our upcoming events and lectures

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