Water access and infrastructure
Sanitation and hygiene (WASH) education
Toilets for dignity
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- Uganda, Central Kampala, Nakawa Division, Mbuya II,
- info@parpacaafrica.org
- +256 772 873735,
- +49 1573 9882286
The Participatory Action Research and Policy Advocacy Center Africa (PARPACA) is a Ugandan-registered Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Think Tank operating across Africa. We specialize in participatory research, policy analysis, and advocacy to inform decision-making, strengthen governance, and empower communities.
PARPACA serves as a strategic hub connecting African and European researchers, fostering cross-regional collaboration, and building partnerships that drive impactful and inclusive grassroots community development. By integrating research, innovation, and community realities, we translate research evidence into actionable solutions that improve lives and promote equity.
Our work is closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and guided by the principle of Leave No One Behind (LNOB). This ensures that every initiative prioritizes human rights, inclusive growth, and social justice, particularly for marginalized populations.
To be Africa’s leading NGO Think Tank, driving transformative, evidence-based policy solutions while empowering African communities to actively shape the policies that affect their lives and advance sustainable development outcomes.
PARPACA advances participatory research and inclusive policy dialogue to empower marginalized communities across Africa. Through collaboration and evidence-based solutions, we tackle inequality, promote accountable governance, and drive sustainable development and social justice that leaves no one behind.
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Eradicating poverty leads to more stable societies, reduces conflict, and enables people to contribute fully to the economy and community
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Zero Hunger is the second goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2), aiming to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030.
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Gender equality is not just a women's issue—it’s a human rights issue. It means giving everyone, regardless of gender, the same opportunities to thrive, lead, and live with dignity
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Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
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Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG 10) calls for the reduction of inequality within and among countries, ensuring that no one is left behind.
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The 13th United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 13), calls for urgent steps to combat climate change and its impacts. It means reducing greenhouse gas emissions, building resilience, and empowering communities to protect the environment and prepare for climate-related risks.
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Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth's surface and are vital to life as we know it.
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we believe that healthy ecosystems are the foundation of thriving communities. Through reforestation projects, sustainable land use initiatives, and community-led conservation programs, we work to preserve biodiversity, combat desertification, and restore degraded lands.
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By strengthening community structures, supporting conflict resolution, and promoting legal awareness, we help create resilient societies where justice prevails and institutions serve the people.
PARPACA will conduct community-based research involving local communities and marginalized groups to identify the issues that directly affect them, ensuring that the research reflects grassroots realities. This approach empowers communities by strengthening their capacity to understand and address their own challenges, while also fostering a sense of ownership and accountability over the research outcomes.
Methods Applied:
Participatory Action Research (PAR): Engages community members as co-researchers in all stages—from problem identification to solutions and action.
Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR): Builds equitable partnerships between researchers and communities, emphasizing mutual learning and shared decision-making.
Integration of Indigenous Knowledge: Recognizes and incorporates traditional practices, values, and knowledge systems to ensure culturally relevant and context-specific outcomes.
PARPACA is committed to translating actionable research into evidence-based policy recommendations that drive systemic change. We raise public awareness and engage in advocacy with governments, institutions, international bodies, and other stakeholders to promote policy reforms and legislation that respond to the needs of communities, particularly vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Technical Backstopping and Capacity Strengthening
PARPACA provides strategic technical support and capacity-building to partner organizations, local stakeholders, and communities. We ensure programs are evidence-based, high-quality, and contextually relevant. We also strengthen partners’ ability to implement projects effectively, fosters local ownership and sustainability.
We provides systematic technical leadership to subgrantees, ensuring programmatic excellence across the SDGs projects. This includes:
Provide expert guidance and oversight to ensure programmatic quality across projects.
Support subgrantees in applying best practices in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
PARPACA shall provide structured financial management oversight to safeguard donor resources and strengthen partner organisations by:
Conducting internal financial capacity assessments and delivering tailored capacity-building sessions for subgrantees.
Performing routine internal audits and offering financial coaching aligned with global best practices in grant compliance and fiduciary responsibility.
PARPACA acts as the central technical hub for MEL across consortium countries, providing guidance, oversight, and capacity-building support to ensure effective program implementation and learning. Its key roles include:
Capacity Building:
Strengthen partners’ understanding of M&E principles, reporting standards, and adaptive learning.
Conduct trainings, refresher courses, and mentorship for subgrantee staff.
Harmonisation of Tools & Systems:
At PARPACA, we lead and coordinate complex, multi-country development programs, combining strategic funding models with a commitment to inclusive, results-driven outcomes. As a trusted consortium leader, we work with communities, governments, and civil society through:
Research & Evidence Generation – Producing actionable insights that inform decisions and guide practice.
Policy Analysis & Advocacy – Advancing policies that promote equity, justice, and sustainable development.
Technical Backstopping & Capacity Strengthening – Building the skills and knowledge of partners for sustainable impact.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL) – Ensuring accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Innovation & Adaptive Solutions – Designing flexible approaches to respond to emerging challenges.
Consortium Leadership & Networking – Fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders for collective results.
Humanitarian & Development Response – Addressing urgent needs while supporting long-term resilience.
Resource Mobilization & Strategic Partnerships – Leveraging resources and relationships for greater impact.
Funding Disbursement to Civil Society Organizations – Empowering local actors to drive change at the grassroots level.
Through this model, PARPACA not only generates knowledge and policy solutions but also strengthens community capacity to advocate for their own priorities—helping shape a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient Africa.
– Engage all stakeholders (beneficiaries, staff, donors, partners) in the M&E process.
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