This report is the result of a study conducted within the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health (MCDMCH), and carried out in conjunction with VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas). The research focuses on the community structures that aim to provide service delivery in the communities. These include the Departments of Community Development (CD), and Mother and … [Read more...] about Enhancing the coordination of Community Based Volunteers to promote integrated community development, health and social welfare services in Zambia
Human Resources Management/Workforce Development
Community Based Volunteers in Zambia: Research findings on gender disparities, incentives, and management of CBV programs
This presentation summarizes recommendations from a series of projects on Community Based Volunteers in Zambia, by the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child, along with UKAID and Volunteer Services Overseas. Research touches on topics of gender disparities of CBVs in urban and rural districts, CBV training, incentives, drop outs, and motivation, collaboration of … [Read more...] about Community Based Volunteers in Zambia: Research findings on gender disparities, incentives, and management of CBV programs
Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey Report in Zambia
This report presents the findings from the Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey that was carried out in 30 Districts Zambia for the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health. The disparities in incentives amongst CBVs cause problems in terms of the sustainability of the programmes. CBVs are likely to drop-out when incentive levels change. It … [Read more...] about Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey Report in Zambia
Promotores de Salud: A Presentation by the CDC
This presentation, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, illustrates the role and purpose of Promotores de Salud (loose translation of CHWs in Spanish) in the US health care system. It introduces the background and key advantages of Promotores in their local communities. Furthermore, it outlines examples of prevention campaigns and projects where CHWs and Promotores … [Read more...] about Promotores de Salud: A Presentation by the CDC
Make Me a Change Agent: A Multisectorial SBC Resource for Community Workers and Field Staff
This publication offers a curriculum that is designed to build the skills of community-level workers, such as community development agents, CHWs, and agriculture extension agents, to be more effective behavior change promoters in their communities. This guide was developed drawing on the experiences of Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) specialists from multiple … [Read more...] about Make Me a Change Agent: A Multisectorial SBC Resource for Community Workers and Field Staff
