Religious Leaders’ Training Manual on Family Health

This manual is designed to be used as a reference for religious leaders (RLs), Imams and Preachers, in addition to anyone who is involved in offering guidance and increasing awareness among individuals. The manual provides important information regarding family health, in accordance to Islamic values, and in accordance with changing societal requirements. It includes nine training sessions covering: the RLs’ role in advocating for family welfare, mixed-gender relations in Islam, Islam and family health, Islam and safe maternity, Islam and birth spacing, leadership skills, mobilizing local communities toward better health standards, setting up action plans and impact measurement, and training manuals and tools evaluation. The manual also includes appendices on family planning methods, RLs action plan regarding family health, training course registration form, training course evaluation form, and follow up sheet.

Source: Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019