viii. Sample Work Plan

A work plan outlines what needs to be done to make the girls’ program happen, and it highlights exactly who is going to do it. A workplan is important for making sure that all of the tasks objectives of the program are recorded and that everyone involved is clear on their responsibilities. It is very helpful to set up regular meetings to develop this plan and to keep updating it and referring to it throughout the program.

Goal of the Project: To engage girls and community members to actively address and improve the determinants of girls’ health in XYZ community.
Activities	Tasks	Timeline	Who Is Involved?	Outputs
Advisory Committee	Meet with advisory committee members. Review community context and needs.	1^st meeting Apr 2007 & ongoing	Community partners, project manager, program coordinator	Advisory Committee with 4 community members who have expertise in youth, health and community engagement
Girls’ Program Development	Meet with girl participants to discuss their interests. Plan program & consult with community partners on program design. Schedule community partners to make guest presentations and lead special workshops with the girls.	1^st meeting Apr 2007 & ongoing	Girl participants, community partners, program coordinator	Meet with 20 girls to discuss interests Hold meeting with 10 or more community partners Schedule guest speakers
Outreach and Recruitment	Meet with teachers & school staff to inform them of program. Make presentations in classrooms and information tables in schools to promote program to girls.	Apr 2007 & Sept 2007	Program coordinator, teachers, school staff	30 girl participants (15 at each school)
Girls’ Program Delivery	Deliver weekly preventative health program for girls at 2 schools in XYZ community. After-school programs will incorporate skill-building and educational workshops, crafts, games, guest presenters, and physical activities. Topics to be covered include: self-esteem, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, self-defence, nutrition & the food system, friendship & bullying, reducing pollution at home & in community, racism & discrimination, healthy sexuality. Adapt program throughout the year according to girls’ needs and changes in community health context.	May 2007 to March 2008	Program coordinator, facilitators, volunteers, community partners, guest workshop leaders	2 weekly programs offered for 10 weeks (total 30 hours of programming)
Community Action Project	Facilitate workshops with girls to identify the health issue that they want to focus on. Engage girls in planning and implementing a community action project on the health issue chosen by them. Support girls to present their concerns to school & community decision-makers. Outreach to public and community partners to participate in event. Develop and disseminate promotional materials. Hold an awareness-raising community event led by the girls.	Dec 2007 – March 2008	Girl participants, program coordinator, facilitators, volunteers, community partners	2 community action projects organized by girls
Parents’ Workshops	Hold 2 workshops with parents on topics relating to the healthy development of girls.	June 2007 & March 2008	Parents, program coordinator, facilitators	2 parent workshops
Evaluation	Develop evaluation questions. Collect data (interviews with girls, parents, teachers; reflection session with girls; program records). Analyse data. Write and disseminate report.	Oct – March 2008	Program coordinator, girl participants, school staff, parents, community partners	Evaluation report

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