A story of Local Response by Charith Ratnaweera
Issue: Delay in development milestone
Causes
Cultural myths (family understanding)
Mother’s awareness was very low.
Lack of stimulation.
Isolated family.
Solution
Family health worker is facilitator and got involved with the mother in the community setting
She got chances to learn what others are doing for their children. For example, she visited a baby room, play areas and collective reading etc.
She studied to practice law at her level.
What we did
We mobilised the mother.
We arranged to give her opportunities to participate in the different programmes
Team work, participation
Inclusion
Change
Child development milestone changed. Try to talk more words
Family unity improved
Family happiness improved
Learning
Power is an opportunity for the community