PH5322COMMUNITY MOBILISATION AND PARTICIPATION

PH5322 – Community Mobilisation and Participation

This course focuses on strategies for engaging communities in health planning, implementation, and evaluation. Students explore the principles of community development, participation, empowerment, advocacy, and leadership. Topics include stakeholder analysis, behavior change communication, and participatory learning methods.

Through case studies and practical sessions, students learn how to facilitate meaningful involvement of communities in identifying their health needs and driving sustainable health solutions. The course promotes respect for cultural values and emphasizes bottom-up approaches to public health.