PHA-Exchange> COURSE IN PARTCIPATORY APPROACHES

[Claudio]

From: "Anders Jeppsson" <anders at hspstz.org>

> Please find hertebelow information on the International
> Course in Participatory Approaches; 'tools for
> facilitators, offered by Mbarara University, Uganda in
> collaboration with Lund University, Sweden. This course
> is offered annually since 2002 at Mbarara University.
>
> The course for this year will be held from 28th August
> 2005 to 23rd September 2005.
>
> Further info can be obtained from:
>
> Nyakato Viola
> Course Secretary
> Department of Community Health
> Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
> Email: vnyakato at yahoo.co.uk
>
> The philosophy behind the course is based on Paolo Freire's views on
> empowerment, and the course can be recommended to anyone working with
local
> communities (and to others as well).
> Dr. Anders Jeppsson
> Senior Health Adviser
> Health Sector Programme Support
> P O Box 9171
> Dar es Salaam
> Tanzania
> email:   anders at hspstz.org



EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES:

TOOLS FOR FACILITATORS



AN INTERNATIONAL COURSE IN PARTICIPATORY APPROACHES

 OFFERED BY

MBARARA UNIVERSITY (UGANDA)

IN COLLABORATION WITH LUND UNIVERSITY (SWEDEN)



Back Ground

Many countries in Africa emphasize community empowerment as a central pillar
in their development policies. However translating policy into action has
been a challenge. Present conventional principles regarding development have
been found to be inadequate, misleading and inappropriate when      applied
to health, social and economic development programmes.

Although there are many people in the region who have attended training
courses in participatory     methodologies, there is still an expressed need
for in-depth training.

To meet this need, the Department of Community Health, Mbarara University of
Science and Technology (Uganda) in collaboration with Department of
Community Medicine Lund University (Sweden), offers an International Course
that explores in depth three dimensions of empowerment: participation,
critical consciousness and transformation at an intra-personal,
interpersonal, group and community level, adopting Paulo Freire's work to a
changing   world.



OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

By the end of this course participants:

·          will have an overview of the philosophy and theory of the
psycho-social method.

·          will have their current values and beliefs  challenged

·          will be able to facilitate learning events that deal with real
problems identified by groups or communities.

·          will be able to use the psycho-social method to assist groups and
communities to carry out their own projects.



THE CONTENT

·          Group dynamics and team building

·          Social analysis and approaches to development

·          Personal transformation

·          Culture, gender and human rights

·          Participatory methodologies, in particular the theory and
practice of the psycho-social method and facilitation



PARTICIPANTS

The course addresses the training needs of persons interested in
transformation of self and society, using the psycho-social method as a tool
of empowerment.



DATES AND VENUE

Basic course for 2005 will be held from 28th August 2005 to 23rd September
2005.  Extension course of two weeks duration for those who have already
attended the basic courses will be held from 2nd October to 16th October
2005. All courses are held at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.



COST OF THE COURSE

US Dollars  2,000 per participant, which covers tuition, course material,
field work and full board accommodation in a shared double room.



CERTIFICATE

Participants who attend 80% of the course sessions will be awarded a
Certificate by Mbarara University of Science and Technology and University
of Lund.







APPLICATION FORM



Names of the applicant ................................



Contact
Address ....................................................................
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Designation ................................



Professional
qualifications .............................................................
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Experience in community
work .......................................................................
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Contacts for further information



Course Coordinator:

Gad Ruzaaza

Tel: +256-77-621302

E-mail: gadruzaaza at yahoo.co.uk



Course Secretary:

Nyakato Viola Nilah

Tel: +256-77-982535

E-mail: vnyakato at yahoo.co.uk



Department of Community Health

Mbarara University of Science and

Technology.

P.o.Box 1410,

Mbarara, Uganda.



University of Lund

Department of Community Medicine



Contact Persons:

Anette Agardh

Tel: +46- 708 - 337735

E-mail: anette.agardh at smi.mas.lus.se



Dr. Bobby Hultberg

Tel. +46 - 325 - 661002

E - mail. bobby.hultberg at usa.net