We are a research center that bases its work on the participatory-action-research (PAR) methodology. Which consists of:

• Systematize local experience and organize collective analysis;
• It links analysis with reflection and action, organizes experiences, perceptions and facts to generate new learning and knowledge;
• It turns people from excluded communities into researchers and agents of change.

Through our research and technical training that we carry out at CEGSS to impact the following areas:

• Democratization of knowledge,
• strengthening democratic governance of the health system,
• promote transparency and
• The accountability of State institutions and promoting citizen participation.

At CEGSS, research and publication of findings are only components of a broad process that includes:

• The transfer of knowledge generated by research to the population groups that are directly affected by the problems investigated
• The implementation of capacity development processes towards community organizations to use evidence/knowledge in their social mobilization processes and
• The implementation of strategic political advocacy processes. In addition to the above, all the topics investigated by the CEGSS arise from the interest and demand of the community organizations with which the CEGSS collaborates.