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In investigating the inactivity of a community towards Sanitation and Hygiene programs

(SAFPHHE) and providing sanitary facilities such as Blair toilets, it is essential to use
appropriate participatory tools and frameworks to understand the community dynamics. It
captures the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the community dynamics, allowing for a
nuanced understanding of the barriers to engagement in sanitation efforts.

The participatory tool which can be used to give the time picture of what will be happening is
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA).

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is a participatory tool that involves the community in
identifying and analyzing their issues and challenges. It provides a comprehensive overview of
the community's situation. Following are the explanations on how it works:

Community Mapping

Participants can create maps of their community that highlight areas needing improvement
including sanitation facilities and health risks. For example individuals may highlight the need of
sanitation enabling facilities such as Blair toilets and rubbish pits among others which may be
absent in some households.

Seasonal Calendars

These allow communities to illustrate seasonal variations in sanitation practices, water


availability and hygiene behaviors. Seasonal calendars helps to plan for seasonal changes.

Transect Walks (walk of shame)

Facilitators and community members can walk through different areas to observe sanitation
practices and facilities firsthand. This will give a clear picture on possible reasons which
contribute to the failing of sanitation and hygiene within the community. Transect walk discloses
how waste management is done is a certain community and helps to plan for proper waste
management for example proper disposal of human waste in toilets.
Focus Group Discussions

Engaging different demographics for example women, youth and elders in discussions can reveal
varied perspectives about sanitation challenges and participation barriers. This in turn ensures
inclusive understanding among individuals.

The SARAR principles support participatory education, empowering individuals and


communities to take ownership of their learning and development. These five principles - Self-
Esteem, Associative Strength, Resourcefulness, Action Planning and Responsibility foster a
collaborative and inclusive approach to education.

Self-Esteem (Empowering Individuals)

Participatory education begins with self-esteem, recognizing individuals' capacities to identify


and address problems affecting their lives. By acknowledging their strengths, individuals and the
community build confidence and take responsibility for their well-being. This principle
encourages individuals to become active agents of change to sanitation and hygiene practices.

Associative Strength (The Power of Group Dynamics)

When individuals form groups, they become stronger and more effective in addressing
challenges. Through shared experiences and dialogue, individuals realize that others face similar
problems, fostering empathy and collective problem solving. This principle promotes peer
group-led initiatives empowering communities to define new behaviors and codes of conduct.

Resourcefulness (Unleashing Creativity and Initiative)

Participatory methods cultivate resourcefulness and creativity enabling groups and individuals to
seek innovative solutions to health problems. By taking initiative, communities develop self-
reliance addressing existing challenges among themselves before seeking external assistance.
Action Planning (From Knowledge to Action)

Action planning translates new knowledge into practical applications, encouraging further
reflection and analysis. This principle involves coordinating tasks ensuring meaningful
outcomes.

Responsibility (Fostering Ownership and Accountability)

Participatory learning fosters a sense of responsibility among learners, promoting ownership of


their education and actions. By taking responsibility, individuals ensure that results are
meaningful and sustainable.

In conclusion, the SARAR principles offer a comprehensive framework for participatory


education empowering individuals and communities to drive positive change. By integrating
these principles, health educators can create inclusive, effective and sustainable learning
environments.

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