TED Talks Daily How community-led research drives social change | Monica Malta
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Jan 4, 2025 
Monica Malta, a TED Fellow and human rights activist, passionately discusses the power of community-led research. She shares her journey from victim to advocate, emphasizing how traditional policymaking often leaves out crucial voices. Malta highlights participatory research as a game-changer in tackling health issues like HIV/AIDS and violence. Her work with the queer community in Brazil showcases how collaboration and innovative solutions like the Rise app can empower individuals and drive real social transformation.
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Monica's Diagnosis
- Monica Malta shares her experience of being a pregnant, recently divorced, single mother.
- During a doctor's visit, she receives a shocking HIV diagnosis and a grim prognosis.
Violence and HIV
- Women facing domestic violence are three times more likely to contract HIV, often from their abusers.
- Traditional research methods often fail to address the root causes of these issues.
Top-Down Research
- Traditional, top-down research approaches often perpetuate biases and stigma against the communities they aim to help.
- These approaches exclude the valuable input of community members.