The Migration Collective

Building Collective Power Through Knowledge Sharing

We believe in sharing skills, methodologies, and resources that strengthen community-based research and advocacy across the migration sector.

What We Offer

Decolonial Research Methodologies

Participatory approaches, survivor-centered design, and ethical storytelling.
  • Challenging expertise hierarchies
  • Co-designing with communities
  • Participatory data collection
  • Community ownership
  • Avoiding extractive practices

Trauma-Informed Practice

Healing-centered approaches for working with survivors without re-traumatization.
  • Trauma-informed engagement
  • Building trust and safety
  • Recognizing re-traumatization
  • Self-care
  • Safe research spaces

Gender Sensitization

Understanding gendered dimensions of migration, trafficking, and displacement.
  • Gender analysis in migration
  • Intersectionality
  • Masculinities and migration
  • Gender-based violence
  • Gender-responsive design

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning

Participatory MEL frameworks centering community-defined success indicators and accountability.
  • Participatory indicator development
  • Community-defined success
  • Adaptive learning frameworks
  • Data sovereignty
  • Qualitative MEL approaches
  • Feedback mechanisms

Migration Analysis Through Community Lenses

Building capacity to analyze migration through intersectional frameworks centering community knowledge.
  • Regional migration dynamics
  • Push-pull factors
  • Smuggling vs trafficking
  • Mixed migration
  • Migration and development
  • Community-based analysis

Technical Research Skills

Qualitative methods, participatory mapping, oral histories, ethical interviewing, and data sovereignty.
  • Qualitative research design
  • Interview and focus group facilitation
  • Participatory visual methods
  • Data analysis
  • Ethical data management
  • Research dissemination

Our Training Philosophy

We approach capacity building as mutual learning. We share methodologies developed with communities over eight years while learning from each organization’s context and expertise. Our training is:

Grounded In Practice

Every training module draws from real fieldwork and community partnerships.

Immediately Applicable

Participants leave with tools they can use, not just concepts.

Context-Responsive

We adapt content to organizational culture and regional context.

Interactive and Experiential

Learning through doing, not just listening.

Ongoing Support

Training relationships often evolve into technical assistance partnerships.

Who We Work With

  • International development organizations
  • UN agencies
  • Civil society organizations
  • Community-based groups
  • Researchers and academics committed to decolonial practice
  • Government stakeholders open to community-centered approaches
  • Frontline service providers

Training Formats

Workshops and Seminars

Half-day to multi-day intensive training programs.

Long-Term Technical Assistance

Embedded support for organizational transformation.

Organizational Capacity Assessments

Evaluating current practice and designing change roadmaps.

Curriculum Co-Development

Creating custom training materials for your context.

MEL Framework Development

Designing participatory monitoring and evaluation systems.

Mentorship Programs

Supporting early-career researchers from marginalized communities.

Custom Training Programs

We develop tailored capacity building programs that respond to your organization’s specific context and needs.
  • Organizational gender audits and sensitization roadmaps
  • Participatory MEL system design
  • Trauma-informed organizational practice integration
  • Decolonial research methodology adaptation
  • Survivor leadership development
  • Staff wellness and collective care strategies

Our Training Impact

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Participants consistently report:
  • Transformation in how they approach community engagement
  • Practical tools they use immediately
  • Sustained relationships beyond initial training
  • Organizational culture shifts toward more ethical practice

Request A Training

Whether you're looking for a one-time workshop or long-term organizational transformation support, we'd love to discuss how we can work together.
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Initial consultation to understand your needs and context
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Custom program design aligned with your goals
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Interactive delivery with practical tools
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Follow-up support and resources
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Ongoing partnership as needed