Date: Wed, 5 May 2004
from Monette Pacia <Monette.Pacia@iirr.org>
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International Course on Sustainable Approaches to Community Health
"Responding to the Challenges of Community Health"
23 August to 10 September, 2004
Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Health, especially of the poor, needs to be protected, promoted and
improved (DAC Guidelines and Reference Series). Initiatives at the global,
as well as national and community levels, of development organizations:
government and non-government / private, have been implemented to facilitate
provision of basic health services. Though current health data indicators
reflect some improvements, achievement of the vision "Health for
All" is still a challenge. Health is multi-faceted. It cannot be addressed
in isolation with other issues like poverty, food insecurity, environment
degradation, gender inequality, etc.
Addressing health issues calls for integrated approaches that promote
people's participation in the management of their own health. Responding
to the challenges of community health is a function of peoples' abilities
to carry out tasks and responsibilities to manage health related issues
and eventually access the resources they need to implement and sustain
health interventions.
As a development practitioner engaged in provision of health services
or facilitating development processes towards healthy communities, how
can you plan, implement, monitor and evaluate
health activities better? How do other organizations cope with the
challenges of Community Health? What are the realities of people's participation
in improved community health?
We are inviting development workers who have a minimum of two years
experience in community health; those who work in NGOs, government organizations,
private sector, academe, research institutions or donor agencies, who would
like to experience and understand need-based efforts, supportive of community
health initiatives.
This is a three-week training course, involving learning activities
highlighting both theoretical and field experiences. The first week focuses
on understanding health situation (situation analysis) and concepts related
to people's participation in managing community health. This involves a
health assessment of se-
lected communities using Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools.
The second week focuses on different models, strategies/approaches being
used by health organizations. This is done through visits involving orientation
to different health programs, projects and activities, as well as interaction
with rural communities. During the third week, participants prepare action
plans that their organizations can pursue to promote integration and people's
participation in managing community health program, projects and activities.
The course will be held on August 23 to September
10, 2004 at the Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite, Philippines.
The fee is US$ 2,500, which will cover the training cost, course-related
local travels, materials, meals and lodging for the duration of the course.
It does not include international
airfare or out-of-pocket allowances and laundry,
and other incidental expenses.
Be part of this exciting and valuable learning experience!
For more information, contact:
Health Course Coordinator
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Regional Center for Asia
Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Tel: +63-46-414-2417
Fax: +63-46-414-2423
mailto:education&training@iirr.org
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