u’GOOD:
Advancing inclusive research in the Global South
In 2024, the u’GOOD initiative, led by the National Research Foundation (South Africa) and Human Sciences Research Council (South Africa), advanced its research and collaboration efforts by rolling out a funding opportunity to researchers in 12 countries in the Global South. Aiming to empirically explore the relational wellbeing of young people to inform future policy and practice, the initiative supported applicants through workshops on proposal development, utilising the Relational Wellbeing Collaborative (RWB) framework to foster meaningful participation of young people. A gender and inclusivity approach, combined with strategic learning and evaluation, was integrated into the process, emphasising collaboration and relational working to foster long-lasting partnerships.
