DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH (CBPR)

What is CBPR?

Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) occurs when academic researchers and community collaborate in partnership throughout the research process. It is “the systematic enquiry; with the collaboration of those affected by the issue being studied; for the purpose of education and taking action or effecting social change.” (Definition used by the Centers of Disease Control, and Green, Lawrence W. et al)

CBPR offers a way for community members to get involved in responding to local health issues. Members of the 2040 team regularly meet with residents, businesses and community groups to discuss local health needs. And because 2040 is a nonprofit charitable organization, it can apply for grants to help expand this important work. For more information about how you can become involved, please contact us at:

2040 Partners for Health, 9801 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 250, Aurora, CO 80010, 720.216.0075