Healthy Communities Together Programme

The main goal of the Healthy Communities Together programme is to:

• Improve public health infrastructure

• Foster community collaboration for health improvement

• Provide financial aid to healthcare facilities

• Conduct medical research

The Healthy Communities Together programme addresses power imbalances in partnerships by:

• Providing equal funding opportunities to all partners

• Ensuring community voices are prioritized in decision-making

• Offering training sessions for leadership development

• Facilitating open communication channels among stakeholders

The Healthy Communities Together programme is organized around which four themes?

• Community Engagement, Health Equity, Sustainability, Innovation

• Economic Growth, Education, Technology, Environment

• Healthcare Access, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Mental Health

• Policy Development, Research, Collaboration, Funding

What is the main idea discussed in the passage about power?

• The benefits of power

• The dangers of power

• The history of power

• The definition of power

According to the passage, power is often reflected in organizational norms as:

• a hierarchical structure

• a collaborative environment

• a flexible work schedule

• an informal dress code

Different ways of thinking about power: Match the following descriptions with the correct type of power.

• The power of humans to be agents of change and to exercise their agency.

• Power to

• Power with others through collective action and coalition.

• Power over

• Power is seen as finite and zero-sum – you either have it or you don’t.

• Power with

Factors that can reflect power imbalances in partnerships include:

• financial control, decision-making authority, and access to resources

• shared responsibilities and equal decision-making

• mutual respect and understanding

• equal distribution of resources and opportunities

In the first year of the HCT programme, what issue did partnerships face regarding skills and priorities?

• Lack of skilled personnel and misaligned priorities

• Excess of skilled personnel and aligned priorities

• Lack of funding and resources

• Excess of funding and resources

What might need to be given up as others begin to have a stronger voice?

• Personal control

• Freedom

• Resources

• Time

Recognizing power imbalances can be helpful in partnerships because it:

• promotes equality and understanding

• creates conflict and tension

• leads to competition

• encourages dependency