As part of an effort to train a new cohort of local health workers and hence to improve the health delivery services for women and their families in rural communities, Management Sciences for Health (MSH), the Centre for International Education at the University of Massachusetts, International Rescue Committee and seven local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) initiated the Learning for Life (LfL) programme.

UNESCO: Learning for Life

The committee is normally headed by a representative from the local authority, and also includes representatives of district education authorities, health authorities, social protection authorities, the business community, NGOs, unions and members of the local community.

UNESCO: Community Learning Centres