Empowering Communities Through Research-Driven Solutions
North South Initiative Research Society’s (NSIRS) research model is primarily Action Research-oriented, ensuring that those who participate in or are impacted by our studies are not treated as mere subjects, but as active partners in co-creating evidence-based, ethical, and rights-respecting solutions. Through this, NSIRS aims to bridge gaps in data-driven policy advocacy, community empowerment, and sustainable social justice.
Innovative Research
Our approach bridges the gap between data and impactful social justice initiatives.
Community Engagement
We prioritize inclusive and participatory methods to empower those we serve.
About North South Initiative Research Society
North South Initiative Research Society (NSIRS) is a sister organisation to North South Initiative (NSI), established to focus on research-based interventions that directly improve the lives of marginalized and disenfranchised communities in Malaysia and the Global South.
While NSIRS supports research across multiple human rights and social justice issues, one of our primary thematic areas includes labour rights and migrant worker protection. We conduct research projects, needs assessments, and collaborative studies on issues such as forced labour, modern slavery, gig economy regulation, refugee protection, financial inclusion, and social protection policies.
Our work feeds directly into actionable initiatives by NSI and allied organisations, ensuring that research outcomes are translated into tangible, impactful programs and policy advocacy.
Our Vision
To Build a Research Culture That Prioritizes Ethical, Community-Centered, and Actionable Social Justice Outcomes.
OUR GOALS :
>> Building a society through education that prioritizes the concept of sustainable development in achieving a peaceful world (society) that does not damage human values and nature through bilateral collaboration (cooperation) between developed countries (north) and Malaysia as (one of) the developing countries (south) from the perspective of critical knowledge and experience in building a just society, friendship based on humanity, and technology exchange that helps the majority society
>> Empowering the community with knowledge, ways and methods to make the concept of sustainable development a success
>> Building the capacity of the target group, namely the marginalized groups (the B40 group, the extremely poor and economically vulnerable, indigenous communities and women) and increase the awareness of these target groups to engage directly in planning and development, as well as policy formation.
>> Building a network of cross-sector collaboration (for example, labor, corporate and civil society), and carry out joint activities by involving academics from various disciplines, especially social sciences and humanities, in carrying out public education and training courses and work for the purpose of raising awareness of their rights within the conceptual framework of the philosophy of sustainable development.
Empowering Communities
Our Mission is to empower marginalized communities and civil society with evidence-based, ethical, and participatory research that contributes to sustainable development, policy reforms, and systemic change.
Research Methodology
Our Research Approach: Ethical and Inclusive
Action Research-Driven
Prioritising research that directly results in solutions for the communities involved.
Participatory Methods
Involving community members as co-researchers, informants, and decision-makers in research design, implementation, and outcomes.
Ethical and Inclusive
Adhering to strict ethical research standards that center the dignity, welfare, and agency of respondents.
Evidence-Based Advocacy
Producing data and analysis to inform and strengthen rights-based policy reforms and community empowerment programs.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We invite you to collaborate with the North South Initiative Research Society in our mission to empower marginalized communities through impactful research. Whether you’re interested in supporting our projects, partnering with us, or seeking more information, your involvement can help drive meaningful change. Let’s work together to create a more just and equitable world.