Participatory Action Research For Facilitators

The Participatory Action Research (PAR) Guide for Facilitators, developed by Dr. Robert Nurick and Dr. Marina Apgar, is a practical manual for development practitioners and NGOs committed to inclusive, community-led change. It provides step-by-step guidance on engaging communities in cycles of learning, reflection, and action—helping facilitators support empowerment, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods. Rooted in experience from Cambodia’s Tonle Sap region, this guide emphasizes facilitation skills, ethical practice, and reflection as central to transformative development.