Seasonal Calendar

Overview

Seasonal calendars capture how activities, resources, and events vary across the year. They’re useful for understanding agricultural cycles, migration patterns, health trends, and livelihood strategies.

Creating a Seasonal Calendar

  1. Select Seasonal Calendar from PRA Tools
  2. Define the time axis — months, seasons, or custom periods
  3. Add rows for each category:
    • Agricultural activities
    • Income sources
    • Migration patterns
    • Health issues
    • Festivals and events
    • Weather patterns
  4. With participants, fill in the intensity or occurrence for each cell

Output

  • Grid showing activity patterns across time periods
  • Participant notes explaining patterns
  • Exportable data for further analysis