During the implementation of the DSI4MTF project over the last two years, staff have learned how to better build collaborative relationships with the community. The strategy of incorporating the insights gained in the early stages of the project seems to be working well. This process merits sharing and further reflection.. We thank Rajeshwar Mishra and CDHI and other project colleagues who have prepared the attached community engagement document – perspectives, processes and practices, which provides highly valuable information on the strategies and processes that have influenced the project so far.