Key Research Objectives

Pola Research is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting social justice through its research initiatives. Embracing a scientist-practitioner/scientist-advocate approach to achieve its

objectives. Pola Research focuses on three key objectives to guide its work:

1. Documenting Ancestral Therapeutic Knowledge:

   • Pola Research recognizes the importance of ancestral therapeutic knowledge held within marginalized communities. The organization aims to honour and promote communities' healing traditions and practices by documenting and preserving this wisdom.

2. Engaging Scholars in Cutting-Edge Research:

   • Pola Research collaborates with scholars actively pushing the boundaries of research and academia. Leveraging their expertise ensures that their work reflects the diversity of the global majority and incorporates the latest advancements in various fields.

3. Challenging the Status Quo of Research:

   • Pola Research seeks to go beyond conventional research approaches. It aims to bridge the gap between research and implementation by embedding itself within the communities. It also acknowledges the limitations of "objectivity" and actively addresses