The PEACE Project,
although it may work differently at each site, usually includes the following components:
I.
Resource Needs and Environmental assessments
II.
Development, redevelopment or sustainment
of an active health ministry
III.
Health Interests Assessments conducted
for the church members to assist the health ministry in planning activities of interest and request
IV.
Opportunities
and interventions to improve nutrition (emphasis
on the increase of Fruits and Vegetables) - consisting of workshops
and trainings promoting voluntary behavior change, challenges, and resources. Such activities may include: food demos, bulletin
boards, establish library for health brochures and cookbooks.
V.
Opportunities
and interventions to increase physical activity – consists
of workshops and trainings promoting voluntary behavior change, challenges and resources. Such activities may include tips
of incorporating physical activity into the work day, planning family gatherings around physical activity, walking challenges,
exercise equipment, brochures and DVDs.
VI.
Policy/environmental
approaches– written and adopted policies for water, healthy
foods, physical activity and/or tobacco-free grounds. Policy change describes
modifications to informal rules and standards of practice as they relate to three major risk factors. Environmental change describes modifications to physical and social environments that make it easier for
people to make healthier choices. Policy/environmental approaches are long lasting
and have the ability to affect a larger audience.
VII.
Capacity
building & skills development-project staff members train church
coordinators and/or members of the health ministry to conduct programs and develop skills needed to develop and sustain the
program at their site.
Incentives are often
provided for participation in planned activities such as workshops, plus a wealth of information that is helpful to all.
