Examine the diagram you have drawn.

• What does it tell you about the relationship between risk and access to resources? What does this mean for vertical equity?
• How can groups that have high risk and low access be reached with health inputs? Through what institutions?
• Is there a role for civil society organizations in reaching or speaking for these more vulnerable groups? What role?
• Is this currently taking place? How can it be enhanced?

If you feel that civil society-health sector interactions can help to support key health goals such as equity, then let us explore the tools that can be used to support these partnerships.