Community-Engaged Research
Our team is continuously working to increase awareness about the Karenni population in academic and research spaces. This includes partnering with institutions to engage in research and develop interventions that support and benefit the community.
Through community-engaged and community-based participatory research approaches, we aim to ensure Karenni voices, experiences, and priorities are represented in research, education, and public health initiatives.
Learn More About Our Research
Research (ꤒꤟꤢꤧ꤬ꤗꤛꤢꤕꤟꤢꤨ꤭ꤓꤢꤩ꤬ꤜꤤ꤬ꤜꤢꤧ꤬) helps us learn, understand, and create meaningful change for our community. We are honored to help lead and support research initiatives centered on the Karenni people and communities.
If you would like to read or learn more about our work, explore the projects and publications below.
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Health Needs and Priorities of an Underserved Karenni Refugee Community: A Community Needs Assessment
The first published peer-reviewed article focused on the Karenni population in the United States, highlighting community health needs and priorities in Winston-Salem.
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Va Meh Du: An Intervention to Promote Mental Wellness Among Karenni Young Adults and Children
This study is the first clinical trial involving the Karenni population in the United States and focuses on promoting mental wellness and physical activity for Karenni children and young adults through a community-based participatory research approach.
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Continuing and Expanding Va Meh Du, A Mental Health Promotion Program for Karenni Refugee Children and Emerging Adults
This second clinical trial explores whether a soccer program combined with mental health education can improve coping skills and strengthen social connection among Karenni refugee boys and young men.
More to Come
Theh Du Theh Tu (ꤒꤟꤢꤧ꤬ꤘꤢꤨ꤬ꤒꤟꤢꤧ꤬ꤓꤢꤨ꤭) Project
Te Thet Nge Eh Htya (ꤒꤟꤢꤧ꤬ ꤞꤢꤧꤑꤢꤩ꤭ꤢꤧꤓꤛꤢ꤬) Project
Our team remains committed to continuing research, advocacy, and community-driven work that uplifts and benefits Karenni communities locally and globally.