In January 2007, under JICA's "Project for Capacity Building for Dissemination of Community-Based Reproductive Health (RH) Promotion Approach," (October 2006 - October 2009) orientation workshops were held in Ha Nam, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh Provinces for members of the project implementing committees.

Committee members gathered for the orientation
in Ninh Binh Province

In each of the four provinces, around 60 members gathered from all the three target districts and 12 communes, representing the People's Committee, health sector (District and Commune Health Centers), and Women's Union.

The Reproductive Health Care（RHC）Center of Nghe An Province, in collaboration with the RHC centers in respective provinces , explained the project and the role of the committee members, emphasizing the importance of commitment for successful implementation.

Dr. Nguyen Ba Tan, Director, Nghe An RHC Center, and project manager, encouraged the active involvement of the participants in project activities, presenting the experiences in Nghe An with JICA.

Following orientation in January 2007, the first 'training of trainers' (TOT) was conducted at Nghe An RHC Center to share management know-how in promoting sustainable RH services.

The TOT sessions constantly involved participants in discussions, group work, presentations, role-plays, etc., and these methods that encourage active communication among participants and organizers were very much appreciated.

Participants in discussion during group work

Topics covered included client friendly services, supportive monitoring for activities of commune health centers (CHC) activities, and CHC staff re-training.

During the TOT, a field observation
at Nghi Dien commune health center,
Nghi Loc District was organized.
Participants examine IEC materials at the CHC

Participants ask questions CHC staff
during a visit to Nghi Dien commune health center,
Nghi Loc District

Twenty-four participants from RHC Centers, the Provincial Women's Union and District Prevention Centers of four provinces will be trainers upon return to their respective areas.

JOICFP, entrusted by JICA for the project implementation, dispatched experts to provide technical support to the Nghe An RHC Center in managing those training activities.