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Healthy Municipalities and Communities (MCS)<\/h2>\n

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The Healthy Municipalities and Communities (MCS) project sought to help families, leaders and local authorities in rural areas improve their living conditions through self-care, community organisation and the promotion of healthy environments. It placed special emphasis on the health of girls, boys and women, promoting changes in the home, community and municipality. The communities involved were mainly in mountainous and jungle areas, with difficult geographical access, high poverty rates, poor water and sanitation services, and the presence of coca leaf crops. <\/span><\/p>\n

Funded by USAID.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Communities and Neighbourhoods<\/p>\n

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(San Mart\u00edn, Ucayali, Hu\u00e1nuco, Ayacucho, Pasco, Cusco, Jun\u00edn, Huancavelica, Apur\u00edmac, Lima, Ica, La Libertad and \u00c1ncash)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Communities<\/p>\n

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San Mart\u00edn, Ucayali and Ayacucho<\/span><\/p>\n

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MCS Methodology: The project was based on the Healthy Families, Communities and Municipalities methodology, with a participatory approach that respects local culture. The work was carried out in four phases:<\/span><\/p>\n

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