Knowledge-for-Change (K4C) Global Consortium Webinar

Last week, the Knowledge-for-Change (K4C) Global Consortium, in collaboration with the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE), hosted a vibrant seminar that became a true celebration of community-based research and knowledge democracy.

The session began with reflections on the ethos of K4C—anchored in Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and the belief that diverse ways of knowing must inform and shape the futures we build together.

The highlight of the seminar was the inspiring testimonies of our mentors:

• Elham Rasoulian (Toronto Hub) shared how her work with immigrant women in Canada has been transformed by the Mentor Training Programme (MTP). By recognising overlooked capacities for knowledge creation, she has gained the confidence to harness community wisdom for meaningful change.
• David Monk (Gulu Hub, Uganda), speaking on behalf of Alois Porokwa, reflected on how the Gulu University Hub has successfully integrated Indigenous medicinal knowledge into its curriculum—an inspiring demonstration of how CBPR principles can reshape education and research.
• Mohd Fadly Md Noor (Malaysia) spoke passionately about his MTP journey, describing how the training has empowered him to become a community leader and affirm the central role of local knowledge in shaping the future.

The dialogue deepened with audience questions, creating a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives.

To close the session, Dr. Anshuman Karol, K4C Global Coordinator, offered an overview of K4C’s ethos, hub model, and the MTP. He also highlighted the consortium’s recent move toward decentralisation, intentionally placing greater ownership in the hands of community mentors across the world.

This seminar reaffirmed K4C’s commitment to bridging local knowledge and global dialogue—ensuring that community voices remain at the centre of building more equitable futures.