Equity and Social Justice

We are committed to addressing the root causes of health inequalities by promoting policies, research, and actions that foster social justice, inclusion, and equal access to health and wellbeing.

Critical and Intersectional Perspective

We understand health through a lens that considers power, gender, class, race, and other intersecting forms of inequality. Our work challenges dominant narratives and brings complexity to public health analysis.

Community Engagement and Participation

We believe in building knowledge with people, not just about them. We value participatory approaches and collective processes that recognize the agency and voices of communities.

Scientific Rigor with Accessibility

We combine methodological precision with a commitment to making knowledge understandable and usable by diverse audiences—policy makers, professionals, and communities alike.

Transformative Knowledge

We see research not just as a means of analysis, but as a tool for transformation. We aim to generate knowledge that contributes to social change and promotes health as a collective right.

Environmental and Global Health Responsibility

We consider planetary health and the social and environmental determinants of health as essential dimensions in our work, aware of the local-global interconnections of today’s health challenges.

Collaboration and Care

We work as a collective rooted in trust, care, and mutual support—values that shape both our internal dynamics and our relationships with partners, institutions, and communities.