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Who are we 

ZARD is an Africa-focused consultancy firm specializing in community engagement, participatory research, arts-based research services, grant writing and training. Our mission is to facilitate informed decision-making and research uptake in underserved communities. We empower our clients to create meaningful and positive change by harnessing the transformative power of data. 

Comprehensive

Diverse

Inclusive 

Collaborative

We are committed to Ubuntu, democracy and diverse knowledge systems

At ZARD, our participatory research services are grounded in a scientific approach, complemented by our unwavering commitment to Ubuntu, deep democracy, and the recognition of diverse knowledge systems. With over a decade of experience in development communication and community engagement in Southern Africa, our team takes pride in delivering comprehensive solutions that foster inclusive and collaborative processes. 

Our Services

We have a wide portfolio of services to cater for everyone
Research Uptake and Communication

We help organizations to effectively engage and communicate their research and programs to their target audience.

Stakeholder engagement and analysis research 

We helps clients to understand, anticipate and navigate the socio-cultural, legislative, policy and political environments obtaining in target communities

Participatory Arts-based research 

We harness the power of artistic and creative methods to explore and communicate research findings

Project development

We assist you with project conceptualisation, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and report writing

Grant writing

We help researchers and civil society organisations solve some of the biggest problems in grant writing

Training

We offer tailored trainings in storytelling, content development, and stakeholder identification and analysis

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