A Guide to Action for Community Mobilisation and Empowerment Focused on Postabortion Complications: Facilitator's Manual

Published by the RESPOND Project/EngenderHealth and Community Mobilization for Postabortion Care (COMMPAC) Kenya, this training manual is based on the experiences in Kenya focused on community mobilisation for postabortion care (PAC) activities that are being implemented and evaluated in the Nakuru District of Rift Valley Province. PAC is an intervention to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. It contributes to improving maternal survival and reducing unplanned pregnancies that may result in repeat abortion.

The manual focuses on the Community Action Cycle, a participatory problem-solving approach, in which community members are able to identify, prioritise, and solve the major problems relating to PAC in their communities. The guide includes detailed plans for a 6-day training, including tips for trainers, a sample agenda, session guides, registration templates, and pre- and post-tests.