TARSC and IHRDC under the EQUINET umbrella and with support from CHESSORE have developed a toolkit of materials on participatory reflection and action (PRA) methods for research and training for a people centred health system. The materials provide information on areas for strengthening community voice and roles in health systems and introduce and provide examples of participatory approaches for training and research that supports this. The toolkit provides practical examples that can be used in field work, but also builds broader understanding of the elements of participatory methodologies for health. It aims to support work at national, district and local level with health systems and communities in health, with a major focus on the interactions at primary health care level. The skills workshop uses the toolkit in a practical way to build understanding of PRA approaches and their use in strengthening people centred health systems. It will work through practical examples of PRA approaches. We will provide time for application of these approaches and capacities to areas of work that participants are practically involved with at community level. The follow up work on the application of the training will link to the ongoing programme of work on participation and health in EQUINET. We will also take feedback from participants on the course and toolkit. At the end of the course, we hope that the participants will have learned and be able to use various methods for participatory approaches to research and training within various areas of work aimed at building people-centred health systems. The workshop uses experiences from different countries in the east and southern African region. The course is aimed at health workers, health researchers, academics, civil society organisations, NGOs, community leaders and workers and others who are involved in work with communities on strengthening community voice and roles in health to apply for participation in the regional training workshop. Focal points for queries on this programme are Ifakara Health Research and Development Centre, and Training and Research Support Centre. Please send queries through admin@equinetafrica.org