This Manual is intended for outreach workers engaged in agricultural and rural development programmes and projects, especially where activities are carried out in direct contact with local communities, households, families or individuals, both women and men. By using this Manual, the outreach worker will:
first, |
enhance his/her knowledge on (i) linkages between population and development, and (ii) the important social and economic role women play for the benefit of their own families and the entire rural community and, |
second, |
be provided with a wide range of ideas and methods by which he/she can integrate gender-sensitive population messages in the ongoing non-formal (i.e. out-of-school) education and training activities in rural areas. |
Although the focus is on the importance of women's roles in managing livelihood resources for the wellbeing of rural population, the Manual should be not used for addressing women only but, as much as possible, it should be a tool for addressing a mixed, female and male audience.
