What We Do

Capacity-Building Programs and Collaborative Workshops

Education and capacity building are central to the work of Bangalore Birth Network (BBN). Through Capacity-Building Programs and Collaborative Workshops, BBN supports mothers, caregivers, frontline health workers, and community organizations in strengthening their knowledge and understanding of maternal and child health.

These programs aim to provide practical, evidence-based information that participants can apply in their daily work and community interactions.

Empowering Frontline Health Workers

Capacity Building for Frontline Health Workers

BBN conducts training programs for NGO staff, community health workers, and frontline educators who play a key role in supporting families and communities.

These trainings are designed to strengthen their understanding of maternal and child health topics and improve their confidence in delivering health education within communities.

Parents seated in a circle during a childbirth education class

Training sessions may include:

The sessions are interactive and focus on practical learning that helps participants translate knowledge into action.

Engaging Communities Through Learning

Community Capacity-Building Workshops

BBN also organizes workshops for mothers, caregivers, and families to improve awareness around pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare practices.

These workshops provide a space for participants to learn, ask questions, and discuss common concerns related to maternal and child health.

Topics commonly covered in these workshops include:

These sessions aim to empower families with the knowledge needed to support healthy pregnancies and child development.

A health education session under way at a neighbourhood clinic in Bangalore
A prenatal movement and yoga class in progress
A Bangalore Birth Network talk at a primary health centre
A collage of midwives and mothers under the words Midwives For All

Engaging and Practical Learning Methods

Structured Learning and Development Program

BBN’s Capacity-Building Programs and Collaborative Workshops are designed to encourage participation and practical learning. Sessions often include a combination of teaching methods to make the learning experience engaging and accessible.

Training methods may include:

These approaches help ensure that participants not only understand the information presented but also feel confident applying it in real-life situations.

Working Together for Greater Impact

Workforce Development Partnerships

BBN collaborates with NGOs, community organizations, and institutions to conduct training programs tailored to the needs of specific groups and communities.

Organizations interested in hosting training sessions or workshops can partner with BBN to develop programs that support maternal and community health education.

A hall full of women at a Bangalore Birth Network gathering