Testimonials

About Our Services and Training

"When at other nonprofits, I have worked with folks who are undergraduates or graduates who just wanted to get something or not offered much. I feel like this process has shifted my mindset about the potential that can come out of research and be transformative for my community instead of something that continues to be extractive." — United States-based grassroots organizer and participatory action research co-facilitator

"You changed the way that I do science. ...The co-data collection process led to the co-production of knowledge in a way that I had not experienced before. There might have been ways before that I called things a co-production of knowledge that wasn't true because it wasn't a reciprocal data gathering process... [In this project,] all of the data presented is based on the residents. That is a fundamentally different way to do science than I have had to do science before." — United States-based climate scientist, participatory action research lead investigator and c0-facilitator

"The course was excellent. It introduced students to new concepts and a different way to do research. Thank you for making it bilingual so that more could participate." — Brazil-based social scientist and course participant

About (Co)Action Lab

I did not realize that coaching would be so powerful and instantly applicable to the work I am doing today. — United States-based (Co)Action Lab participant

"(Co)Action Lab gave me a community of like-minded people. It has been a source of support and connection. It brought together people with shared values and a common way of thinking about the work, which made conversations feel easy and genuine rather than something I had to explain from scratch. The structure gave enough consistency to stay engaged, while still leaving room for organic conversation and connection. One of the most meaningful parts of the experience was having a space to be honest about the harder aspects of the work, the doubts, the setbacks, the moments of feeling stuck. The highlight has been Tracy's mentorship. Her guidance throughout has been excellent, offering thoughtful, steady support at every step." — India-based (Co)Action Lab participant

“Participating in the (Co)Action Lab was an enriching experience, offering a wide range of activities that encouraged meaningful reflection, learning, and collaboration. I especially valued the diversity of the participants, whose different backgrounds and perspectives created a welcoming space for thoughtful and inspiring exchanges. Through these conversations, I encountered new ways of seeing the world and came to appreciate the Lab as a powerful community for sharing knowledge, broadening perspectives, and fostering collective action.” — Brazil-based (Co)Action Lab participant

"I always feel inspired and supported by my fellow (Co)Action Lab members. We work on a wide range of issues around the world and bring diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives to the community, yet are deeply aligned in our values. Stepping into the collective care and wisdom of fellow social changemakers is deeply restorative." — United States-based (Co)Action Lab participant

"(Co)action Lab has given me something especially valuable in these difficult sociopolitical times: a community of thoughtful people committed to shaping a better world. My colleagues in the Lab come from different sectors and are working to solve different problems, but everyone is aligned on this idea that the problems defining this age know no disciplinary boundaries; this is refreshing for me. Together, we help one another think through challenges, imagine new possibilities, and turn good intentions into meaningful action. And the community aspect is particularly soul-nourishing because I’m with folks who truly understand the joys and pains of being on the leading edge of change." — United States-based (Co)Action Lab participant

"Co(Action) Lab provides me with a professional community committed to social impact. Across our respective endeavors we share a commitment to practices grounded in values of liberation and relationship. The differences among the group invite me to consider the multiple dimensions through which we can create change. When times are tough Co(Action) Lab provides a soft place to land, an outstretched hand, and restoration to fuel what comes next." — United States-based (Co)Action Lab participant