2020
DOI: 10.1177/1609406920972234
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Using Participatory Learning and Action in a Community-Based Intervention to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls in Mumbai’s Informal Settlements

Abstract: For over 3 decades, participatory learning and action (PLA) techniques have been prominent in formative and evaluative studies in community-based development programs in the Global South. In this paper, we describe and discuss the use of PLA approaches at the beginning of a community-based program for prevention of violence against women and girls in Mumbai’s urban informal settlements. We adapted six PLA techniques as part of a formative community mobilization and rapid needs assessment exercise, addressing p… Show more

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“…Our findings demonstrate that employing the PLA mode of engagement and participatory techniques can result in the meaningful association of stakeholders who came from diverse backgrounds but work toward achieving a common goal. Already, there is enough evidence existing with regard to the effectiveness of the participatory approach in bringing improvement in the health status of the community ( 28 , 29 ). However, incorporating it into the routine work culture and sustaining it would be more fruitful if we are to achieve effective community empowerment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Our findings demonstrate that employing the PLA mode of engagement and participatory techniques can result in the meaningful association of stakeholders who came from diverse backgrounds but work toward achieving a common goal. Already, there is enough evidence existing with regard to the effectiveness of the participatory approach in bringing improvement in the health status of the community ( 28 , 29 ). However, incorporating it into the routine work culture and sustaining it would be more fruitful if we are to achieve effective community empowerment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To gain in-depth insights into the community's situation and condition, the research utilized the Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method. This approach adheres to several principles: prioritizing crucial programs, employing assessments as a means of empowering the community or community workers, respecting and embracing differences, cross-checking data through observations, documentation, interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD), and emphasizing non-formal, results-oriented, sustainable, practical, and open orientation (Chakraborty et al, 2020;Kindon et al, 2016;Krishnan et al, 2022;Farianto, 2022).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The research uses a qualitative Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method to identify community problems and potentials and gain a deep understanding of the situation of a community (Chakraborty et al, 2020). The main principles of the PLA are: (1) Prioritizing the less fortunate to know the real reality of the problem; (2) Emphasizing the assessment process as a process of empowerment (learning and strengthening) for the community and community workers; (3) The principle of learning and respecting differences.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%