Abstract
Risky sexual behaviours in youth are a pressing public health issue. Using narrative methodology to represent the perspectives of various stakeholders, this article examines the transformative potential of community-based participatory research (CBPR), as embodied by the Tygerberg Research Ubuntu-Inspired Community Engagement model, to develop targeted interventions like the Values in Perspective curriculum for at-risk youth. This article showcases the role of ReCapturing the Vision’s community partnerships in creating impactful interventions tailored to community needs. Additionally, it highlights the use of community partnerships in guiding the development and implementation of a sex education program. Our findings demonstrate the importance of prioritising community engagement to address public health challenges through CBPR. This research contributes to rigorous discussions with policy implications and emphasises the need for community-led responses to youth and adolescents, informed by community-driven research initiatives.