Learning, Evidence & Knowledge Exchange
The BARAKA Knowledge Centre connects community experience, research and practitioner expertise to strengthen programme learning, informed decision-making and locally led development.
Knowledge Centre
News, publications, reports and research from VIRD Foundation.
Community Consultation & Knowledge Exchange
Bringing communities and development stakeholders together to exchange knowledge, identify local priorities and translate community perspectives into evidence-informed development action.
Women in Agriculture & Enterprise
Strengthening women’s participation in climate-smart agriculture, post-harvest processing and local value chains to create sustainable livelihoods and economic opportunities.
Community EngagementStrengthening Faith, Community and Social Cohesion
VIRD Foundation works with faith leaders, traditional authorities and communities to strengthen participation, social cohesion and locally led development.
Policy Dialogue & Strategic Knowledge Exchange
Convening government, development partners, researchers, practitioners and community stakeholders to share evidence, exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration for informed policy and sustainable development.
Climate-Smart & Sustainable Farming
Young crop seedling receiving agricultural inputs, representing climate-smart and sustainable farming practices.
Community-Based Research & Innovation
Generating practical evidence through community engagement, participatory research and field learning to develop, test and improve locally appropriate solutions for children, families and communities.
PUBLICATIONS & DOCUMENTS
Strategic documents, reports and research
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Strategic Plan 2027–2031View page
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Annual ReportTo be published
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Project BriefsTo be published
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Case StudiesTo be published
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Research PublicationsTo be published
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Safeguarding PolicyTo be published
LEARN. SHARE. IMPROVE.
Resources VIRD foundation will publish
The Knowledge Centre is the home for verified information from VIRD programmes and institutional work.
Documents and evidence
Programme briefs, thematic papers, publications, annual reports, project reports, impact reports, studies, assessments, research findings, strategic plans and institutional frameworks.
Project learning
Project briefs, case studies and knowledge products that explain programme outcomes when verified and appropriate to publish.
News and media
Updates from communities and programmes, including humanitarian response, BARAKA, community development, education, health, WASH, agriculture, women, youth, Islamic social finance, climate and environment, partnerships, events, research and learning. Photo and video galleries will be published with appropriate consent and safeguarding controls.