Participatory Methods Toolkit: Visual Tools for Community Engagement and Learning
Developed by Development Focus, this toolkit offers a practical collection of participatory visual tools designed to support inclusive research, community planning, and action. It provides step-by-step guidance for facilitators, trainers, and researchers to engage communities creatively—using techniques like mapping, spider diagrams, matrices, ranking, body maps, timelines, and visioning exercises. The toolkit encourages reflection, participation, and local ownership of solutions. Originally developed as part of the Community Assessment and Action (CAA) methodology, it continues to be a cornerstone resource for participatory practice in the UK and globally.