The "Designing for Behavior Change" curriculum, developed by the CORE Group Social and Behavior Change working group, responds to community health managers' and planners' need for a practical behavioral framework that aids them in planning their projects strategically for maximum effectiveness. The curriculum is built upon the BEHAVE Framework, developed by the Academy for … [Read more...] about Designing for Behavior Change
CHW Role
The Care Group Difference Guide
The Care Group Difference guide, developed by World Relief, explores the evidence base for the Care Group model, offers criteria to assist project managers in determining the feasibility of using this approach within their own programs, and provides a step-by-step guide for starting and sustaining care groups. A care group is a group of 10 to 15 volunteer, community-based … [Read more...] about The Care Group Difference Guide
The Mortality Assessment for Health Programs (MAP) System
This manual is a guide for non-governmental organizations carrying out child health programs to assess under-five mortality rates and evaluate programs using the CARE Group Model. By following this manual’s methodology to establish a Mortality Assessment for Health Programs (MAP) System, organizations can collect valid and precise information about vital events and detect … [Read more...] about The Mortality Assessment for Health Programs (MAP) System
Community Caregivers: The Backbone for Accessible Care and Support – Multi-country Research: South Africa Report
This report is the result of research undertaken in South Africa as part of a broader multi-country research project commissioned by the Caregivers Action Network (CAN) to review community and home-based care (CHBC), especially in regards to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. … [Read more...] about Community Caregivers: The Backbone for Accessible Care and Support – Multi-country Research: South Africa Report
Outcomes of Community Health Worker Interventions
This report conducts a systematic review of the evidence on characteristics of community health workers (CHWs) and CHW interventions, outcomes of such interventions, costs and cost-effectiveness of CHW interventions, and characteristics of CHW training. … [Read more...] about Outcomes of Community Health Worker Interventions
