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Collaborative Book Development

Our partnership with communities, health and development workers and medical professionals is what allows Hesperian to present complete and accurate medical information in a way that is realistic and locally applicable in the communities where the books will be used most.

Hesperian's global network includes hundreds of lay health workers, trainers, health educators and others who participate in reviewing, writing, illustrating, translating and distributing our books. Their participation helps to ensure the information is practical, culturally appropriate and will effectively enable lay health workers to recognize, treat and prevent most common health problems.

Our network also includes doctors, nurses, midwives, physical therapists, pharmacists and other professionally trained health care providers. These partners, all of whom have specific areas of expertise and experience in poor communities with few resources, help ensure Hesperian books reflect the latest and most appropriate information, medicines and techniques.

Another vital part of our network includes community leaders and organizers. By using draft materials in trainings, community campaigns and to deliver needed services, these partners give us feedback on book content, accessibility and relevance, as well as sharing information about health problems in their communities and providing details about the conditions of their work.

Current projects in collaborative development:

• Where There Is No Doctor for the 21st Century
• Community Action for Women's Health and Empowerment
• Helping Vulnerable Children
• HIV, Health & Your Community.
• A Worker's Guide to Health and Safety.
• A Community Guide to Environmental Health, Spanish Edition

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These collaborative projects depend upon the support of people like you, who share our vision of a healthier and more just world. Your gift will enable the resources we develop using this method to be as comprehensive, understandable and relevant as possible. Your actions make a difference. Please give online or call (510) 845-1447 to make a donation over the phone.