Timeline

Overview

Timeline exercises document key events and changes in a community’s history. They help understand the context behind current conditions and trends.

Creating a Timeline

1. Select Timeline from PRA Tools
2. Set the time range (e.g., last 20 years, since independence)
3. With participants, record events chronologically:
   • Year/period of the event
   • Description of what happened
   • Category — natural disaster, policy change, infrastructure, migration, etc.
   • Impact — how it affected the community
4. Add notes about cause-and-effect relationships between events

Output

• Chronological list of events with metadata
• Participant narratives about key events
• Exportable timeline data

Related Documentation

• Seasonal Calendar
• PRA Tools Overview