Research & Community Insights
Understanding the needs of the communities we serve is essential to creating meaningful, lasting change. Through research and collaboration, Mayor Potencial works alongside communities and partners to better understand local challenges and support solutions guided by local priorities.
Summer 2018:
Understanding Community Needs
During the summer of 2018, a group of Cornell University students traveled to El Rodeito, Honduras, to conduct household surveys and learn more about the challenges facing the community.
Before the surveys began, Cornell University students and faculty reviewed the survey materials alongside Cape Cares to help ensure they were clear, relevant, and appropriate for the community.
The students surveyed more than 60 households, gathering information about health, nutrition, food insecurity, and water quality. Their work helped establish a foundation for understanding community needs and provided valuable information to guide future initiatives.
Mayor Potencial also collaborated with researchers from Boston University’s School of Public Health and medical professionals from Cape Cares to analyze the findings. Together, they worked to share the results, raise awareness of the community’s needs, and help inform Mayor Potencial’s ongoing work.
RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS
Health
Nutrition
Food Insecurity
Social Entrepreneurship
Water Quality
Research That Informs Action
By listening to community members and collaborating with research and healthcare partners, Mayor Potencial works to better understand local needs and identify opportunities for meaningful support.