Effective Localization: Case Study of a Faith-based Health Partnership in Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe
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capacity strengthening, localization, faith-basedAbstract
Faith-based organizations (FBOs) and faith-based service providers play a critical role in public health prevention, promotion, treatment, and community development. Effective capacity strengthening efforts through FBO partnerships can make a vital contribution toward effective localization. This case study details the efforts and results of a writing and publishing workshop provided in partnership with Corus International (IMA World Health) and the Africa Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP) in March of 2023. This case study also reports on workshop participants’ perceptions of the partnership's approach to capacity strengthening. Three major and related themes emerged from the workshop’s informal Focus Group Discussion transcription: 1) a safe and nurturing environment, 2) openness and shared decision-making, and 3) organizational humility.
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