How to implement our activities
Implementation Strategy for Activities
1. Community Health Committees (CHCs):
• Integration: CHCs will become an integral part of the existing health system.
• Composition: Committees will comprise representatives from the community linked to each health facility.
• Role: Focus on discussing and addressing community health concerns, specifically on Family Planning (FP).
2. Interpersonal Communication (IPC) Agents:
• Role: Facility-based midwives and nurses will serve as IPC agents.
• Training: They will receive specialized training to deliver tailored messages on FP and other Reproductive Health (RH) topics.
• Target Audience: Women visiting health facilities.
3. Community Health Workers (CHWs):
• Skillset: These community-based workers possess basic health skills.
• Function: CHWs will play a critical role in implementing this strategy, acting as a bridge between communities and the health system.
4. Female Health Promoters (FHPs):
• Deployment: Every Primary Health Unit will be staffed with FHPs.
• Activities: FHPs will conduct general health promotion activities at basic health facilities, especially in remote areas.
5. Family Planning (FP) Champions:
• Definition: Individuals (male or female) who have positive FP experiences and are willing to share their testimonials.
• Engagement: FP champions will promote FP through discussion forums, radio talks, and public events.
6. Religious Leaders:
• Engagement: Collaborate with key religious leaders (Imams) to gain their buy-in and cooperation.
• Support: Provide resources to support their involvement.
• Role: Explain religious perspectives on FP and participate in awareness-raising activities.
7. Women, Men, and Youth Groups:
• Women’s Groups: Existing Women Development Associations will be engaged to orient women on FP.
• Men’s Groups: Identify or create platforms for men to discuss FP, enhancing their knowledge and household decision-making capabilities.
• Youth Groups:
o Selection: Identify youth groups and appoint dynamic, educated youth leaders.
o Training: Train leaders to establish discussion platforms.
o Focus: Equip youth with knowledge about the health benefits of birth spacing, enabling informed decision-making.
8. Male Involvement:
• Objective: Promote men’s understanding and acceptance of FP.
• Activities: Facilitate group discussions and workshops tailored to men’s roles in household decision-making.
9. Collaborative Forums:
• Utilize diverse community forums and groups to disseminate FP information and ensure widespread engagement.
• Provide tailored FP services and opportunities for reflection and discussion.
10. Monitoring and Support:
• Regularly monitor the activities of CHCs, IPC agents, CHWs, and other groups.
• Offer ongoing support, resources, and training to all involved stakeholders to ensure sustainability and effectiveness of the FP strategy.