The SMC Group challenges and shifts power by practicing participatory, decolonial, intersectional, and inclusive approaches to social impact.

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  • Practical Steps Towards Participatory PMEL
    Practical Steps Towards Participatory PMEL

    Once you’ve designed your PMEL framework and strategy, and decided to centre participatory philosophies and approaches, what’s next? How can you bring that work to life in meaningful ways? How…

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  • Applying Anti-Colonial and Anti-Racist Frameworks in PMEL

    Colonial and racist legacies have historically shaped research and evaluation practices, often excluding or misrepresenting the voices of marginalised communities. In the context of PMEL, adopting anti-colonial and anti-racist frameworks…

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  • How Leadership can build an Anti-Racist Organisation
    How Leadership can build an Anti-Racist Organisation

    Leaders in NGOs must actively engage in anti-racism by understanding racism’s root causes, committing resources to training, and modeling inclusive practices to influence organizational culture positively.

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  • The Role of History in PMEL
    The Role of History in PMEL

    Understanding historical, social, and cultural contexts is essential in PMEL work to dismantle oppressive systems, identify power imbalances, and promote equitable alternatives in community support and evaluation methods.

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  • Radical Inclusion

    Radical inclusion is the practice of ensuring that diverse perspectives are fully integrated at every stage of the PMEL process, from design to analysis. For PMEL practitioners, this means going…

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  • Anti-Oppressive Frameworks in Research
    Anti-Oppressive Frameworks in Research

    Traditional research often reinforces power imbalances and exploits marginalized communities. Anti-oppressive practices prioritize inclusion, accountability, and community participation, transforming participants into co-researchers for equitable research outcomes.

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