Publications
In the SIDINL newsletters, the publication of content follows a principle of respect and autonomy for each creator. On the current website, only material that has been publicly published in one form or another is presented. Each newsletter and its content are managed by their creators, ensuring that their perspectives and research are highly respected under all terms. Each creator retains the right to publicize their results or invite other researchers to comment on their research, fostering an environment of collaborative and independent scholarship.
Respect for Creator Autonomy
The initiative places a strong emphasis on the autonomy of its creators. They are given full control over how and when their findings are shared. This respect for creator autonomy ensures that the integrity of their work is maintained and that they can engage with their audience on their own terms.
Local Impact
While the primary focus of the SIDINL newsletters is to maximize impact at the local level, where findings can directly benefit communities, some creators choose to extend their reach by publishing their results. In this aspect, the team of SIDINL can providing some minor consulting services for book publishing in small print runs designed for local populations. By doing so, SIDINL ensures that the creators’ voices are amplified even more, and their research reaches the appropriate audiences.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the SIDINL Newsletters initiative respects the autonomy of its creators while providing robust support for those who wish to publish their findings. By facilitating both local dissemination and some broader publication efforts, SIDINL ensures that the valuable research conducted by its creators has a meaningful impact locally. This dual approach of respecting individual control and offering necessary support exemplifies the initiative’s commitment to empowering local voices and fostering a collaborative environment.
Public Materials
Sample of selected public articles about SIDINL Newsletters.
- Local knowledge and information initiatives in the conflict-affected eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (Special Issue: Responsible Research). Development in Practice (May 2024).
In this article, the SIDINL newsletters are used to present narratives from conflict-affected regions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, providing insights into local perspectives and facilitating a better understanding of the challenges faced by these communities.
- Suicidal Ideation Among Kenyan Youth: A Qualitative Analysis of Online Life Stories. OMEGA-Journal of Death and Dying (June 2024).
In this article, the SIDINL newsletters are used as a source of narrative accounts from Kenyan youth experiencing suicidal ideation, providing uncharted and intimate insights into their struggles, in order to shed light on the socio-cultural factors influencing these experiences.
- Envisioning empowerment: Mapping the paths of widowhood in Northern Uganda / Imaginer l’autonomie: une cartographie du parcours des femmes en situation de veuvage dans le nord de l’Ouganda (English and French version). The Humanitarian Leader (July 2024).
In this article, the SIDINL newsletters are used to collect and share narratives of widows’ experiences in Uganda, functioning as micro-humanitarian networks that facilitate communal healing and the development of tailored interventions based on localized information.
- Personal Storytelling and Subjective Narratives of Local Reporters through Private Newsletters (Special issue: The Journalistic I). Journalism Practice (July 2024).
In this article, the SIDINL newsletters are used to transform experienced citizens into local news reporters in Nigeria and Cameroon, who create and circulate newsletters developing personal reporting styles to convey the nuanced realities of their communities informally and affectively.
- “Poor and Dirty”: Unintended consequences in a hygiene material Distribution in Burkina Faso. Health and Place (September 2024).
In this article, the SIDINL newsletters are used to highlight community reactions to hygiene material distributions in Burkina Faso during the Covid-19 pandemic, offering rare insights into local cultural perspectives and sentiments about external health interventions.
- Barriers to Support-Seeking Among African Male Survivors of Sexual Trauma. Sexuality & Culture (April 2025).
In this article, the SIDINL Newsletters are used to analyze the lived experiences of African male survivors of sexual trauma in Zimbabwe, serving as culturally sensitive, therapist-facilitated digital support spaces that function as healing networks for identifying stigma and pathways to recovery.
- Voices of Plurality: Linguistic Diversity and Social Interactions in Ugandan Polygamous Marriages. F1000Research (April 2025).
In this article, the SIDINL Newsletters are used to reveal how multilingual linguistic strategies actively shape emotional bonds and status hierarchies within Ugandan polygamous marriages, positioning language as a social instrument and strategic resource in the negotiation of polygamous unions.
Local Presentation
This compilation comprises materials (books, reports) from SIDINL Newsletters specifically tailored for local publication, with the aim of enhancing the findings’ impact through dialogue and collaboration within the community.
These publications are specifically designed in local languages to engage communities in Kenya and Nigeria.
Note: A specific sample of internal policy reports from SIDINL has recently become available. These reports have already been indexed in major public policy / grey literature databases, such as Policy Commons and Overton, making them accessible for wider academic and policy analysis.