Ears to the Ground: An Exploration of African Culture and Health

This book contains descriptions of selected CHAPS projects from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. CHAPS aimed to improve health, well being, and gender relations of communities by identifying, revising, and promoting cultural practices and beliefs through a small grants program. The stories contained in this book are more than project descriptions; they provide an opportunity to discuss and reflect on culture and health.

Publication date: December 2007

Available materials

    1. Ears to the Ground: Front Matter - PDF
    2. Ears to the Ground: Chapter 1 - Traditional Foods - PDF
    3. Ears to the Ground: Chapter 2 - Traditional Medicine - PDF
    4. Ears to the Ground: Chapter 3 - Rituals and Rites of Passage - PDF
    5. Ears to the Ground: Chapter 4 - Adapting Traditional Tools - PDF
    6. Ears to the Ground: Chapter 5 - Focusing on Youth - PDF
    7. Ears to the Ground: Chapter 6 - Remembering the Reasons Behind Controversial Traditions - PDF
    8. Ears to the Ground: Chapter 7 - CHAPS Overview - PDF
    9. Ears to the Ground: Conclusion and CHAPS Projects - PDF