What does the new publication cover?
The History of Population, Health, and Environment Approaches in the Philippines describes the benefits of the PHE approach—with a particular emphasis on vulnerable and marginalized communities. It talks about the value of partnerships—among advocates, health workers, policymakers, and community members—and shows the impact of multiple sectors coming together for common goals of reducing environmental degradation and improving reproductive health.
The booklet provides guidance and lessons learned for those implementing PHE programs in other settings, including information on the following topics:
A community gathering. Image credit: PATH Foundation Philippines, Inc.
- Communicating about PHE’s impact
- Establishing long-term commitment from PHE champions and communities
- Working with faith-based groups
- Framing PHE within the larger context
- Ensuring local ownership for sustainability
- Scaling up PHE
- Meeting the needs of underserved groups (including youth)
- Addressing gender
- Integrating programs
How can you use these PHE lessons for your own work?
This is a practical resource for others interested in PHE implementation, including program managers, technical advisors, or policymakers in the Philippines and worldwide. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, it is especially important to explore multi-sectoral approaches to meet the holistic needs of families and communities. We look forward to seeing how others incorporate these learnings into their own programs to advance the health and well-being of communities around the world.
The publication can be accessed on People-Planet Connection, a new site dedicated to collecting PHE information and resources in one central location.
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