PLA-MNH E-Learning Course
Module 2: Planning a PLA-MNH
group programme
This module supports the planning of a PLA-MNH group programme from start to finish. You will learn the 31 key recommendations that should be considered when planning a PLA-MNH group programme and you will be supported to use these recommendations to plan your own programmes, ensure sustainability and budget effectively.
Resources and materials required:
Computer, printer and internet connection
A4 paper
Flip charts
Flip chart markers
Rolls of masking tape
Pens
Post-It notes
Downloads:
Module 2 Chapters
Chapter 1
45 minutes
Presentation: 15 minutes
Exercises: 30 minutes
Chapter 2
1 hour 40 minutes
Presentation: 25 minutes
Exercises: 1 hour 15 minutes
Chapter 3
1 hour 5 minutes
Presentation: 35 minutes
Exercises: 30 minutes
Chapter 4
55 minutes
Presentation: 15 minutes
Exercises: 40 minutes
Chapter 5
2 hours 55 minutes
Presentation: 35 minutes
Exercises: 2 hours 20 minutes
Chapter 6
3 hours 25 minutes
Presentation: 20 minutes
Exercises: 3 hours 5 minutes
Chapter 7
8 hours 35 minutes
Presentation: 2 hours 15 minutes
Exercises: 6 hours 20 minutes
Chapter 8
1 hour 40 minutes
Presentation: 20 minutes
Exercises: 1 hour 20 minutes
Chapter 9
1 hour 20 minutes
Presentation: 20 minutes
Exercises: 1 hour
Chapter 10
1 hour 15 minutes
Presentation: 15 minutes
Exercises: 1 hour
Chapter 11
40 minutes
Presentation: 20 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.
