Report of the International Workshop on PRA, Literacy, and Empowerment
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1994
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ActionAid Bangladesh; Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE); Supported by ODA
Abstract
This report documents the International Workshop on PRA, Literacy, and Empowerment held from November 14 to 17, 1994, in Manikganj, Bangladesh. Hosted by ActionAid Bangladesh and CAMPE, the workshop focused on the REFLECT (Regenerated Freirean Literacy through Empowering Community Techniques) approach, which integrates Freirean theory with Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methods to enhance literacy and empowerment among adult learners. The workshop included simulations, presentations, and discussions on topics such as gender, literacy, post-literacy, and methods for scaling up REFLECT. Key recommendations and follow-up plans are outlined, including future training courses and network development to further the methodology’s adoption.
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The workshop attracted 50 participants from 7 countries, sharing experiences from three pilot projects in El Salvador, Uganda, and Bangladesh. It aimed to explore the theoretical and practical aspects of REFLECT, emphasizing participatory methods to create relevant and empowering educational experiences. The report includes detailed summaries of the sessions, participant evaluations, and plans for further implementation and networking to support the REFLECT methodology globally.
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Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Literacy, Empowerment, REFLECT Method, Adult Education, Paulo Freire, Gender, Post-literacy, Popular Education, Poverty Alleviation, Community Techniques, Training and Facilitation, Workshop Evaluation
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Archer, D., & Rahman, M. (1994). Report of the International Workshop on PRA, Literacy, and Empowerment: The REFLECT Method. Held in Koitta Training Centre, Manikganj, Bangladesh, November 14-17, 1994. ActionAid Bangladesh and CAMPE.