Grandmother Project has a unique approach to working with communities to improve the lives of children and women in these areas:
- Maternal and child nutrition & health
- Early childhood development
- Water and sanitation
- Education
- Female genital mutilation
- HIV/AIDS
The GMP approach can be adapted and integrated into the community programs of any organization that addresses these issues.
Grandmother Project (GMP) builds on the knowledge and experience of grandmothers and elders
In all non-western societies elders are respected for their experience and they support younger generations. Grandmothers play a special role teaching and caring for children and women. GMP views grandmothers as a cultural resource and involves them as key actors in all development programs.
Grandmother Project strengthens dialogue and relationships between generations.
In most cultures there is a growing gap between the generations that affects family and community well-being. In all community programs GMP promotes dialogue between generations in order to strengthen intergenerational relationships and understanding.
Grandmother Project empowers community leaders and groups through use of participatory methods of communication and education
In order for communities to effectively solve problems and promote the well-being of women and children, they need committed and skilled leaders. GMP uses participatory adult education methods to strengthen capacity of community leaders and groups to take collective action to solve priority problems.
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