Join Breakthrough ACTION for a transformative five-part webinar series, From Insight to Impact: Leveraging SBC for Sustainable Change. This series is designed to celebrate the power of social and behavior change (SBC) as a catalyst for global impact. Presenters will share insights, successes, and lessons learned from Breakthrough ACTION, which has fostered locally-led, sustainable change across communities worldwide.
About the Series
This series is more than just a reflection on the past; it’s an opportunity to inspire the future. Breakthrough ACTION will explore how it has harnessed the potential of SBC to drive significant, sustainable changes across the globe. Each session is crafted to celebrate collective achievements, share valuable findings, and explore the path forward.
Who Should Attend?
This series is tailored for a diverse group of stakeholders who are integral to the success and sustainability of SBC initiatives, including:
- Country of implementation partners
- Government officials in countries of implementation
- Health area technical experts
- SBC practitioners
- USAID and other donor agencies
Webinar Schedule
The series features five webinars, each focusing on different aspects of SBC and its role in sustainable development. Register for individual sessions:
- September 24, 2024: Innovative SBC Solutions for Health
- October 29, 2024: Institutionalizing SBC Innovations and Advocacy
- December 10, 2024: Leveraging SBC to Strengthen Health Systems
- January 28, 2025: Advancing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
- February 25, 2025: Applying SBC Across Sectors
Innovative SBC Solutions for Health
This webinar highlighted three groundbreaking SBC innovations designed with local communities and health practitioners:
- Tuberculosis Simplified Referral: A novel approach to bridging the gap between demand and service uptake in Nigeria
- Mother’s Time Tool: A solution that equips health workers to support new mothers’ mental health, fostering reductions in postpartum anxiety and encouraging family planning-related behaviors in Ethiopia
- Cost Comparison Activity: An innovative approach to overcome perceptions of services being cost-prohibitive in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Presenters shared innovative SBC interventions that address local and global health challenges, showcased the impact of these innovations in local communities, and discussed the critical role of governments and local organizations in driving SBC success.
[ Summary and Additional Resources | Slides | Webinar Recording English | Webinar Recording French ]
Institutionalizing SBC Innovations and Advocacy
This webinar highlighted the significant results and lessons learned from institutionalizing social and behavior change (SBC) at the regional, national, and community levels. Key presentations included:
- Elevating the Power of SBC in Ouagadougou Partnership Countries: Tailored SBC technical assistance has contributed to Ouagadougou Partnership countries in achieving their ambitious goals, improving SBC integration into national plans, and increasing investments at regional and country levels.
- Niger’s National Innovation Team: The Sahel RISE II initiative’s National Innovation Team propelled SBC forward in Niger by enhancing capacity-building and fostering localized solutions.
- Communities Lead the Way in Liberia: Liberia’s Health Advocacy Committees made a remarkable impact on health outcomes through targeted SBC interventions in collaboration with county governments while transitioning into independent civil society organizations.
[ Summary and Additional Resources | Slides | Webinar Recording English | Webinar Recording French ]
Leveraging SBC to Strengthen Health Systems
December 10, 2024
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. EST
This webinar will feature three key presentations that highlight the diverse ways SBC is being applied to strengthen health systems:
- Provider Behavior Ecosystem Map: Explore how this Breakthrough ACTION tool is being utilized to enhance service delivery in family planning, malaria, and maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), address provider behavior, and improve health outcomes.
- Compassionate Care in Tanzania: Learn about an innovative approach focused on compassionate care for MNCH and improving service quality and client satisfaction in Tanzanian health facilities.
- Malaria Service Provision in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Delve into the underlying factors affecting malaria service quality and see how SBC interventions helped identify and address these challenges by working with providers and health officials at multiple levels.
