This section has training material for programme managers, drug distributors and those involved with disability prevention. It also includes a link to a Fundraising and Advocacy toolkit developed to aid in local fundraising efforts.

Guidelines for Programme Managers

	PDF of "Preparing and implementing a national plan to eliminate lymphatic filariasis in countries where onchocerciasis is co-endemic"
	PDF of "Preparing and implementing a national plan to eliminate lymphatic filariasis in countries where onchocerciasis is not co-endemic"
	PDF of "DEC-fortified salt for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis: A manual for programme managers"
	A CD-ROM titled "The Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis: An Interactive Guide for Programme Managers" is available from the Global Alliance Secretariat

The Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis: An interactive Guide for Programme Managers

The CD-ROM aims to develop the skills and knowledge of those people (ie. programme managers, medial personnel, drug distributors) involved in running a lymphatic filariasis elimination programme through the use of interactive training materials. The CD contains four interactive tutorials: Preparing and implementing a national plan to eliminate lymphatic filariasis Essential programme elements for medical personnel Lymphatic filariasis for drug distributors Social mobilization The CD-ROM is a collaborative project between the Liverpool Lymphatic Filariasis Support Centre, The Wellcome Trust and the World Health Organization. If you would like to receive a copy of the CD it is available in both English and French from the Secretariat, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

	The learner's guide provides instruction on drug distribution issues in areas where onchocerciasis is co-endemic.
	The tutor's guide is designed primarily to help those responsible for training health personnel in areas where onchocerciasis is co-endemic.
	The learner's guide provides instruction on drug distribution issues where onchocerciasis is not co-endemic.
	The tutor's guide is designed primarily to help those responsible for training health personnel in areas where onchocerciasis is not co-endemic.

Training package on community home-based prevention of disability due to LF

A four-part training package on community home-based prevention of disability due to LF. It consists of a learner's guide, a tutor's guide, a flipchart and a poster. The purpose of this training package is to generate a training cascade at the district level consisting of a training of trainers workshop, training of informal carers, and at-home education of LF sufferers, their family, friends and neighbours.

	English	French	Learner's guide
	English	French	Tutor's guide
	English	French	Flipchart
	English	French	Poster

Fundraising and Advocacy Toolkit

This toolkit was created, in both English and French, by the Global Alliance to aid programme managers with local fundraising efforts. Download documents and pictures including background information about LF and the global programme; advocacy strategies; and fundraising guidelines, including a sample grant proposal. Available at www.filariasis.us