The aim of this manual is to assist trainers to reach grassroots people more effectively with civic education and community mobilisation workshops. According to the publication, the use of this manual should be flexible. Facilitators have the option of selecting methods to be used at a particular workshop, depending on the intended group and the topic to be discussed.

Chapter 1 - this chapter aims to assist facilitators with hints and tips for conducting participatory training workshops at grassroots level.

Chapter 2 - this chapter focuses on participation, exploring what participation is and why it is important. It further discusses obstacles to participation and how participation can contribute to addressing poverty and other issues.

Chapter 3 - this chapter explores community mobilisation, including skills and techniques for organising in a community. It also discusses challenges in community mobilisation, especially in terms of resources.