Focus and Scope

The Walidem International Journal of Community Engagement is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the scholarship, practice, and policy of community engagement. The journal serves as a multidisciplinary platform bridging academic research with real-world practice to foster cross-sector collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.

The journal invites original research, field reports, and critical reviews focusing on research-based community service, innovative engagement strategies, and transformative societal initiatives across the following key areas:

1. Community Education & Social Empowerment: Innovative pedagogical models, capacity building, and socio-cultural initiatives.

2. Economic Empowerment & Sustainability: Local economic development, entrepreneurship, micro-enterprises, and sustainable livelihoods.

3. Public Health & Environmental Initiatives: Community-based healthcare models, environmental management, and climate resilience.

4. Appropriate Technology & Innovation: Development and implementation of practical technological solutions tailored for community needs.

5. Sustainable Development & Policy: Evidence-based strategies and cross-sector collaborations aligning with local and global development goals