Consultation

HHR actively engages stakeholders and community members to bridge the gap between research initiatives and the local community. Initially, through formative research HHR assessed community’s perception, religious doctrines, values and norms on child and maternal health and acceptability of HHR activities in the community. Based on the findings, divers consultative platforms are established  to advise HHR on research activities including:

Community Based Organizations (CBOs)

Community Advisor Board (CAB)

Religious Organizations

Furthermore, as the population in the catchment is predominantly Muslim, HHR closely works with Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Council, particularly East Hararghe zone council, to ensure research activities align with Islamic ethical guidelines (Fatwa).

East Hararghe zone Islamic Affairs Council mebers discussing
Community Advisory Board members
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Community BasedOrganizations (CBOs)  representatives for Iddirs, Afoshas, and other community-based organizations advise HHR on cultural, social appropriateness and acceptability of its activities.

Community Advisor Board (CAB) are representatives of local community members and organizations in each site, providing regular, continuous advise and feedback on religious, cultural and societal appropriateness of research activities.

Representatives from all religions in the catchment area, including Muslim, Orthodox, Protestant, Catholic, and Waaqeffanna, actively consult HHR on religious values and doctrines related to maternal and child health.