This practical guide aims to support community advocacy on NCDs, translating into practice the concept of health equity.

The OBJECTIVES of this practical guide are to support NCD advocates to:

• Conduct a detailed assessment of the state of health equity on NCDs engaging with communities, people living with NCDs and key stakeholders.
• Produce an NCD Equity Report using the assessment findings with clear policy recommendations.
• Develop evidence-based advocacy strategies informed by the NCD Equity Report.

It is envisaged that this practical guide and the development of NCD Equity Reports will be put into action using a strong access lens, zooming in on how health services are serving communities, and how care can be improved for the most vulnerable and marginalised. It is accompanied by the NCD Health Equity Conceptual Framework [2].