The Atlanta IPHU ran for four hours per day for four days during the US Social Forum. Thirty to forty participants attended each day. There was a core of around 20 pre-enrolled people who attended everyday.
Activities included lectures, case presentations, plenary discussions and small group work. Topics covered included: PHM, PHC, RTH, globalisation and health, race and health, trade and health, intellectual property and access, right to water, environment and war, migrant workers’ health.
The evaluation questions focused on targeting (was the course well targetted; who came; who missed out?), learning outcomes (did the course address the priority learning needs of the movement and of the individuals?) and planning and presentation (what were the strengths and weaknesses of the program we presented?).
Participation. The people who came included a large proportion of health and community activists working in a range of settings. There were also a good number of students who were keen to hear alternative perpectives and find ways of making a difference.
Learning outcomes. The participants were very positive about their learning through having participated in the course. Of course there were some gaps and suggestions for making the next course even more relevant.
Presentation. The link with the USSF was a mixed blessing. The energy was huge and there was much happening at the SF which complemented the course. However, the venue was not good and the delays in sorting venue and times led to some program glitches. Some useful suggestions about program planning, pedagogy and logistics have been identified.
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