top of page

Portfolio

Diaspora Praxis Research Consultancy is dedicated to advancing equity through transformative research and actionable insights. Our work focuses on addressing systemic challenges faced by marginalized populations, with a particular emphasis on the African diaspora. Explore a curated selection of our impactful projects that highlight our commitment to creating meaningful change through interdisciplinary research and strategic advocacy.
Beyond Borders: Confronting Transnational Violence Against Black Migrants
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Duration: January 2024 – October 2024
Affiliation: University of San Diego’s Kroc School VIP Lab

Final Product: 

This IRB-approved project examined systemic violence faced by Black migrants seeking refuge in the United States. Through a combination of literature reviews, policy analyses, interviews, and quantitative data analysis, the research identifies critical barriers and provides actionable policy recommendations to address inequities in immigration systems.

 

Key Outcomes:

  • Comprehensive white paper for policymakers and advocates and blog post for general audiences. 

  • Insights to inform equitable immigration policies.

 

Skills: Human Rights Advocacy, Mixed Methods Research, Demographic Analysis, Interviewing, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Writing

​

 

AfriFem Consortium: African Feminist Research Ecosystem Report
Duration: September 2023 – January 2024
Affiliation: African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) 

Final Product: Brantuo, N. (2024). AfriFem Consortium - African Feminist Research Ecosystem - Final Report. African Women’s Development Fund.

This project analyzed the African feminist research ecosystem to strengthen advocacy movements across the continent. By conducting extensive consultations, document reviews, and interviews with African feminist researchers, the research identified critical gaps and proposed strategic solutions for resilience and growth.

 

Key Outcomes:

  • Strategic report highlighting the coordination of anti-rights movements and risks to human rights defenders.

  • Recommendations for sustainable funding and participatory models.

 

Skills: Funding Strategy, Interviewing, Document Review, Research Design, Stakeholder Engagement

​

​
Behind Closed Doors: Black Migrants and the Hidden Injustices of U.S. Immigration Courts
Duration: September 2022 – October 2024
Affiliation: Ohio Immigrant Alliance 

Final Product: Behind Closed Doors Reports

As the lead researcher, I managed a multidisciplinary team to investigate systemic inequities in the U.S. immigration enforcement system facing Black migrants. This project combined court data analysis, interviews, and stakeholder engagement, resulting in four detailed reports, an annotated bibliography, a public event titled Dystopia, Then Deportation at the Ford Foundation’s Center for Social Justice, and a presentation at the annual meeting of the Society of Applied Anthropology. 

 

Key Outcomes:

  • Identification of systemic biases in immigration courts and detention centers.

  • Strategic recommendations to improve legal representation and immigration policies.

  • Engagement with policymakers and advocates through public events and conversations.

 

Skills: Policy Research, Data Analysis, Mixed Methods Research, Interviewing, Event Planning

​
Desk Review and Strategic Framework for the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
 
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Duration: October 2021 – July 2022
Affiliation: I.G. Advisors (Final product linked)

Final Products: Desk Review and Strategic Framework

Co-created a strategic analysis to inform AWDF’s funding strategies. This included desk research, stakeholder interviews, and the development of a comprehensive framework to advance AWDF’s mission.

 

Key Outcomes:

  • Actionable recommendations for strengthening AWDF’s funding and advocacy goals.

  • Strategic framework adopted by AWDF leadership.

 

Skills: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research, Interviewing, Desk Research

​

 

bottom of page