Community Development BOKS
Many missionaries and Christian aid workers have expressed frustration that they are often treating only the symptoms of disease and poverty. Seldom are they able to address the root causes for sickness and lack of resources. Presented with clear, practical training in vital topics to health, communities across the developing world are thriving like never before.
BOKS stands for “Building Others through Knowledge and Service.” This is a revolutionary curriculum designed to help lift communities out of poverty. These courses present the cumulative knowledge of doctors, nutritionists, and agricultural experts in an easy-to-use video package available in each of the most commonly spoken languages.
Topics
BOKS is a complete community development package which covers topics which are fundamental to healthy living in the developing world.
Basic Hygiene and Health
- The Importance of Safe Drinking Water - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- How to Build Sufficient Latrines - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Water Purification and the Moringa Tree - Beth Doerr
- Smokeless Cooking and Alternative Fuels - Beth Doerr
Basic Medical Prevention and Care
- How to Prevent and Treat Malaria - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- How to Prevent and Treat Diarrhea - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- How to Prevent HIV - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Caring for Sick Patients at Home - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Overview of the AIDS Problem - Dr. Carolyn Klaus
- AIDS Prevention, Education, and Treatment - Dr. Carolyn Klaus
- How to Live with Those who Have AIDS - Dr. Carolyn Klaus
- How to Help People with AIDS - Dr. Carolyn Klauss
Basic Dental Care
- A Dental Overview - Dr. Brent Wong
- Proper Oral Hygiene - Dr. Brent Wong
Family Health
- Good Nutrition - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Building a Strong Marriage - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Healthy Sexual Behavior - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Teaching Children - Part One - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Teaching Children - Part Two - Dr. Daniel Fountain
Basic Agriculture and Farming
- Caring for Your Land - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Effective Farming Techniques - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Reforestation - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Erosion Prevention - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Effective Methods for Raising Animals - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Composting - Lary Yarger
- Rooftop Farming - Dr. Tim Motis
Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Pregnancy Overview - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Meeting the Needs of Pregnant Women - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Childbirth - Dr. Daniel Fountain
- Overcoming Pregnancy Complications - Dr. Daniel Fountain
Child Development
- Nutrition - Dr. Michelle Shwinandan
- Immunization and Hygiene - Dr. Michelle Shwinandan
- Infant Development - Dr. Michelle Shwinandan
- Toddler Development - Dr. Michelle Shwinandan
The Female Reproductive Cycle
- Mensturation - Dr. Vanessa Reynolds
- Menopause - Dr. Vanessa Reynolds
Effective Livestock Care
With much of the world still reliant on sustenance farming, healthy livestock makes the difference between life and death. Effective Livestock Care (ELC) teaches people how to better their living conditions by training them on the basic care and treatment of livestock.
In 29 bi-lingual sessions, Dr. Peter Quesenberry of Christian Veterinary Mission, along with his colleagues Dr. Fred Gardener and Dr. Jean Reed, covers essential topics from his well-known book Where There is No Animal Doctor. (Link...)
ELC uses in-studio lectures supplemented with abundant live, in-field examples, as well as numerous pictures and diagrams, to take full advantage of the video format.
Volume I
Volume I covers the fundamental care, feeding, and housing of livestock. It includes training in basic disease prevention as well as the treatment of wounds and fractures.
- Pens and Grazing Locations
- Clean Living Conditions
- Disease Prevention
- Examination of a Cow
- General Livestock Examination
- Animal Restraint Techniques
- Wound Treatment
- Internal and External Parasites
- Basics of Animal Nutrition
- Fractures and Lameness
- Making Local Medicines
- Emergency First Aid
- Working with the Local Community
Volume II
Volume II takes the training to a greater depth, covering basic disease diagnosis and treatment as well as the administration of antibiotics and medication. Volume II is recommended for the training of animal health workers who wish to specialize in working with local veterinarians or government officials.
- Administering Medication
- Animal Reproduction
- Livestock Castration Techniques
- Reproductive System Disorders
- Pregnancy and Deliveries
- Pregnancy and Complications
- Respiratory Disorders
- Digestive System Disorders Part 1
- Digestive System Disorders Part 2
- Advanced Local Medicines
- Treatment of Parasites
- Skin Problems
- Urinary Tract Disorders
- Advanced Poultry Health
- Preventing the Spread of Common Diseases
- Special Handling of Common Medicines
Extending the Growing Season
With year-round sunlight and warm temperatures, the tropics should be the most agriculturally fruitful regions on the earth. Extending the Growing Season teaches tropical farmers how to take advantage of their climate to have year-round food production.
In Extending the Growing Season, Danny Blank lays out numerous strategies to dramatically increase the food supply and win the fight against malnutrition and hunger. These courses include many helpful photos and illustrations to fully explain the topics at hand.
- The Untapped Potential of the Tropics
- Farming Techniques
- Fuelwood and Fencing
- Perennial Forages
- Fruits
- Perennial Greens
Crisis Response
In this series, Rev. Kathy Barton LMSW teaches how the church can respond to a crisis that has affected the community–whether it’s a significant auto-accident, a public shooting, or a natural disaster. This course covers many topics related to a crisis: pre-crisis planning and preparation, crisis management, crisis defusing, crisis debriefing, and more. It clearly defines the goals and actions needed for a church to become a caring influence in crisis management for its community.
Sessions
- Introduction to Crisis Response
- What to Expect after a Traumatic Event
- Defusing and Debriefing
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
- Active Listening - Part 1
- Active Listening - Part 2
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