Community Engagement & Involvement

Meaningful community engagement and involvement in global health and research: ‘Changing mindsets with a million conversations’ in Sierra Leone

Journal of Global Health – Lucy November, Mangenda Kamara, Philemon Kamara,Suzanne Thomas, Appiah M Kingsford, Andrew H Shennan, Jane Sandall, Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Prince T Williams – March 2024

Abstract : A paper describing how long‑term, respectful community engagement in Sierra Leone helped shift attitudes, build trust and strengthen participation in health research. It demonstrates how community‑led dialogue can transform health behaviours and improve service uptake.

African problems need African solutions; the crucial role of community level partnership-working

BMJ Global Health – BMJ GH Blogs, Neha Faruqui – May 2023

Abstract : A reflective piece arguing that sustainable improvements in health must be driven by African leadership and community‑level partnerships. It uses examples from Sierra Leone to show how local ownership strengthens health systems and research.