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All our toolkits are free. No sign-up. No catch. We produce them because we believe knowledge belongs to the communities we work with — not just to researchers and consultants.
Inclusive Research Handbook: Conducting Research With and For People With Disabilities
A comprehensive, field-tested handbook guiding researchers through disability-inclusive study design, ethics, and data collection across six disability categories — physical, visual, hearing, speech, psychosocial, and intellectual. Covers accessible questionnaire design, interview etiquette, venue preparation, and adapted focus group facilitation. Aligned with the CRPD and South Africa's Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act.
Download HandbookParticipatory Research Toolkit for Communities
A step-by-step guide to designing and running participatory research with communities — including focus groups, community mapping, and participatory action research. Designed for programme staff, community health workers, and field researchers with little or no formal research training.
Download ToolkitEmancipatory Research Toolkit
A practical guide to research that centres the experiences and agency of marginalised groups — including persons with disabilities, women, and informal workers. Includes facilitation guides, interview frameworks, and ethics checklists for researchers committed to rights-based approaches.
Download ToolkitJust Transition & Climate Justice Toolkit for Civil Society
A practical guide for trade unions and civil society organisations to engage with climate change policy and just transition frameworks. Includes facilitation tools, policy primers, and case studies drawn from Southern Africa — connecting climate science to workers' rights and community resilience.
Download ToolkitAgribusiness & Smallholder Farmer Research Guide
A field research guide for studying smallholder farming systems, agricultural value chains, and rural food markets in Southern Africa. Covers participatory farm assessment, seasonal calendars, and market mapping — with tools adapted for low-literacy contexts and multilingual field settings.
Download GuideLabour Migration Governance Guide for Trade Unions
A plain-language guide to key international labour standards on migration, fair recruitment, and the portability of social security benefits. Designed for trade union educators and organisers working with migrant workers across Southern Africa.
Download GuideMobile & Low-Tech Data Collection Guide for Field Researchers
A practical guide to collecting research data in low-connectivity, resource-constrained environments — covering mobile survey tools, offline data capture, SMS-based feedback systems, and paper-to-digital workflows. Designed for field research in rural Southern Africa where connectivity remains uneven.
Download GuideOccupational Safety & Health Assessment Guide
A practical guide for conducting OSH risk assessments in workplaces across Southern Africa, with sector-specific checklists for agriculture, construction, and health care. Aligned with the ILO's OSH Management Systems guidelines and adapted for Southern African regulatory contexts.
Download GuideCommunity Health Research Guide for Southern Africa
A practical guide to conducting primary health care research in under-resourced settings — covering community health worker interview protocols, patient journey mapping, and health facility assessment frameworks. Designed for researchers working across public health, disease burden studies, and health equity in NHI-adjacent community structures.
Download GuideFood Systems & Nutrition Security: A Visual Research Primer
A visual infographic series covering food sovereignty concepts, nutrition security indicators, value chain mapping, and seasonal food availability calendars. Designed for field researchers and community facilitators who need to communicate food systems findings to non-specialist audiences. Available as a printable A3 poster set and a digital slide deck.
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