Curriculum

The HERproject Curriculum contains a collection of one-hour training modules and materials on different health topics that are designed for the factory or farm setting.

Each module includes a Training Guide, Health Manual, Training Materials, Post-Training Quiz, and links to external resources. These training modules are designed for both new and experienced trainers.

HERhealth Training Modules

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Introductory Module

Our Health Is Important

Our Health Is Important
This introductory training helps participants start thinking about their own lives and how good health is a key aspect to general well-being.

Nutrition and Well-Being

Eating Healthy

Eating Healthy
Healthy eating is a critical health issue for all women. The Eating Healthy training will help women understand the importance of eating a healthy and balanced diet.

Hygiene and Infectious Diseases

Personal Hygiene

Personal Hygiene
The Personal Hygiene training introduces participants to how germs spread and how to prevent their transmission.

Waterborne Diseases

Waterborne Diseases
The Waterborne Diseases training will help workers understand how water becomes contaminated with bacteria and toxic chemicals, and how to make water safe for drinking and cooking.

Women’s Health

Your Body and Menstruation

Your Body and Menstruation
The Your Body and Menstruation training helps female factory workers understand the female anatomy and how their bodies prepare monthly for the possibility of having a baby (or the menstrual cycle).

Family Planning

Family Planning
The Family Planning training focuses on the benefits of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancy, emphasizing the health benefits for both mothers and babies

Maternal Health

Maternal Health
The Maternal Health training teaches women how to stay healthy before and during pregnancy.

Reproductive Cancers

Reproductive Cancers
Early detection and treatment of female reproductive cancers—including breast and cervical cancer—are critical to fighting the diseases.

Preventing STIs

Preventing STIs
Early detection and treatment of female reproductive cancers—including breast and cervical cancer—are critical to fighting the diseases.

Serious Illnesses

HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS
In many cultures HIV/AIDS is a taboo issue, which makes it difficult to raise awareness about the prevalence of the disease and the need to protect oneself when engaging in sexual activities.

Malaria and Dengue Fever

Malaria and Dengue Fever
Malaria and dengue are common diseases in many tropical regions, and they are particularly prevalent during the hot, rainy months.

Thank You

The development of the HERhealth curriculum was made possible by:
Levi Strauss Foundation

This Curriculum was developed in partnership with Hesperian Foundation.

Contributions were made to this curriculum by Better Work, ALAFA (Lesotho), St John’s Medical College Bangalore, CARE Cambodia, Change Associates (Bangladesh), Life Center Vietnam, the China Training Institute, National Organization of Peer Educators (Kenya), and Aga Khan University (Pakistan).

This Curriculum was reviewed by representatives of CARE, CORE Group, Georgetown University Institute for Reproductive Health, IntraHealth, Jhpiego, Meridian Group International, Path, Pathfinder, Population Services International, Promundo, and USAID