HRP Alliance in action: Changing social norms through values clarification in Africa

Overview

The HRP Alliance supports research capacity strengthening by bringing together institutions conducting research in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). At the center of the HRP Alliance are seven regional ‘hubs’ to empower and stimulate the research capacity of SRHR partner institutions, providing regional leadership through scholarships, training, fellowships and institutional mentorship.

This story highlights the successful implementation of a values clarification and attitude transformation (VCAT) training by the regional hub based in Kenya, which has enhanced the capability of researchers and healthcare providers to engage with sensitive and critical issues in sexual and reproductive health, promoting a deeper understanding and respectful handling of diverse perspectives when conducting SRHR research.