PLA-MNH E-Learning Course Module 1: Introduction to PLA-MNH groups
This module provides an overview of the PLA-MNH group approach. You will learn why, where and how the PLA-MNH group approach is implemented, who are the key beneficiaries and what resources are required.
Resources and materials required:
Computer, printer and internet connection
A4 paper
Notebooks
Pens
Rolls of masking tape
Rulers
Scissors.
Downloads:
Module 1 Chapters
Chapter 1
20 minutes
Presentation: 15 minutes
Exercises: 5 minutes
Chapter 2
50 minutes - 2 hours 20 minutes
Presentation: 20 minutes
Exercises: 30 minutes - 2 hours
Chapter 3
60 minutes
Presentation: 20 minutes
Exercises: 40 minutes
Chapter 4
1 hour 15 minutes
Presentation: 25 minutes
Exercises: 55 minutes
Chapter 5
45 minutes
Presentation: 20 minutes
Exercises: 25 minutes
Chapter 6
35 minutes
Presentation: 15 minutes
Exercises: 20 minutes
Chapter 7
55 minutes
Presentation: 35 minutes
Exercises: 20 minutes
Chapter 8
20 minutes
Presentation: 10 minutes
Exercises: 10 minutes
Chapter 9
30 minutes
Presentation: 10 minutes
Exercises: 20 minutes
Acknowledgements
The PLA-MNH group approach is based on the PLA group methodology, originally designed by Save the Children, Boliva, and has subsequently been developed, locally adapted and evaluated by a consortium of partners including:
- Ekjut – India (www.ekjutindia.org)
- Diabetic Association of Bangladesh Perinatal Care Project (BADAS-PCP) – Bangladesh
- MaiKhanda Trust – Malawi
- MaiMwana Project – Malawi
- Mother and Infant Research Activities (MIRA) – Nepal (www.mira.org.np)
- Parent and Child Health Initiative (PACHI) – Malawi (www.pachimalawi.com)
- Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action (SNEHA) – India (www.snehamumbai.org)
- UCL Institute for Global Health – UK (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/global-health)
- Women and Children First – UK (www.womenandchildrenfirst.org.uk)
This e-learning course has been developed by Women and Children First, drawing on the experiences of all partners.
Participatory Learning and Action for Maternal and Newborn Health (PLA-MNH) E-learning Course by Women and Children First is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
