
Capacity Strengthening in Guyana Pays Off for Region 7
Written by: Joann Simpson, Program Officer II, Breakthrough ACTION, and Camille Adams, M&E Officer, Breakthrough ACTION
In Guyana, Breakthrough ACTION’s work to strengthen the capacity of regional Vector Control Services teams in social…

Refining Solutions for Supporting Facility-Based Delivery in Liberia
Written by: Allison Schachter and Sara Flanagan, ideas42
For many rural low-income pregnant women in Liberia, the ability to deliver at a health facility is riddled with barriers. While they may intend to deliver their baby at a health facility…

Création d’un espace pour l’innovation et la collaboration entre les professionnels du changement social et comportemental francophones
Écrit par : Denise Adou Brou Epse ASSANVO (Senior Program Officer) et Antonia Morzenti (Program Officer II)
Breakthrough ACTION a amplifié la voix des professionnels francophones de la communication pour le changement social et de comportement…

Creating a Space for Innovation and Collaboration Among French-Speaking Social and Behavior Change Professionals
Written by: Denise Adou Brou Epse ASSANVO, Senior Program Officer, Breakthrough ACTION, and Antonia Morzenti, Program Officer II, Breakthrough ACTION
Breakthrough ACTION amplified the voices of francophone social and behavior change (SBC)…

Building Trust and Empathy Around COVID-19 in Nigeria: What Have We Learned?
Photo by: Edoziem Chisom Valentine, Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria
Written by: Lisa Mwaikambo, Senior Program Officer II, Breakthrough ACTION, Dr. Joseph Edor, Senior Program Officer II, Breakthrough ACTION, Mwikali Kioko, Senior Program Officer…

Facing Malaria, the “Perennial Monster,” Through Faith and Community
Written by: Ashley Riley, Program Officer, Breakthrough ACTION, and Meei Child, Communications Officer, Breakthrough ACTION
“In Kasungu, Malawi, communities suffer a lot from malaria,” said Alikanjero Kanyemba, a local faith leader. “Faith…

All hands on deck: Addressing the mental health crisis in Bangladesh
Written by: Rakhshindah Akhtar, Program Associate, Breakthrough ACTION
Less than 0.11% of the population in Bangladesh has access to free essential psychotropic medications. In rural areas of the country, the overall prevalence of depressive…

Engaging Men and Boys in Family Planning: Bridging the Gap Between Status Quo and Ideal
Written by: Danette Wilkins, Program Officer, Breakthrough ACTION
Observed every November 19, International’s Men’s Day celebrates positive male role models and their contributions to their families, communities, and the world. This year’s…

Doing Digital Right: Five Recommendations on Reaching Youth about Contraception and Reproductive Health Online
Written by: Kendra Davis, Program Specialist and Erin Portillo, Senior Program Officer
Are you thinking about developing a digital intervention to reach youth about contraception and reproductive health, but are unsure where to start? Who should…