Virtual Leadership in Strategic Communication Workshop

For the first time, the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs’ Leadership in Strategic Communication Workshop is going virtual. From June 6 to 17, professionals working in social and behavior change around the world will have the opportunity to learn from the same distinguished faculty and staff who lead the in-person workshop but, this time, from the safety and comfort of a location of their choosing. Previous workshops were delayed due to COVID and, while travel restrictions are easing, international travel may still not be possible for all. The virtual format will allow participation from anywhere with an internet connection. Classes […]

SBC for Service Delivery Community of Practice: Welcoming New Members and Looking Ahead

Since 2019, the Social and Behavior Change for Service Delivery Community of Practice has brought together professionals committed to improving the practice of integrating social and behavior change (SBC) across the reproductive health service continuum. Members have the opportunity to overcome the silos that separate SBC and service delivery professionals and be on the cutting edge of thinking to expand the impact of SBC for reproductive health service delivery programs. Together, the group has developed a shared agenda outlining priorities and commitments, implementation guidance for the Circle of Care Model, an indicator bank for measuring SBC for service delivery activities, and several other […]

Social and Behavior Change Tools for Better Family Planning and Reproductive Health Programming

Breakthrough ACTION will host a virtual share fair and workshop featuring social and behavior change (SBC) resources for family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) that address three key programmatic challenges: Convincing stakeholders of the effectiveness of SBC and advocating for investment in SBC Encouraging male engagement in FP programs and addressing key barriers and drivers of their engagement Meeting the reproductive health needs of youth and improving youth-related contraceptive access and outcomes Taking place over two days, participants will have the opportunity to: Day 1 (June 28)—Learn about three tools of their choosing in an interactive knowledge café with producers […]

Reproductive Health Innovation Exchange In-Person Event

Breakthrough ACTION is hosting the Reproductive Health Innovation Exchange to highlight breakthrough, interactive solutions that use social and behavior change to improve service delivery. The exchange will provide attendees with hands-on opportunities to explore, ask questions, and discuss practical applications of impactful social and behavior change for family planning and reproductive health service delivery activities. How can you participate? Registration is required, as we have limited space. If you are in MD, VA, or DC, register to attend the event in person. Capacity is limited. If tickets are sold out, register to be added to the waitlist. If you are […]

Reproductive Health Innovation Exchange Virtual Event

Breakthrough ACTION is hosting the Reproductive Health Innovation Exchange online on August 10, 2022, to highlight breakthrough, interactive solutions that use social and behavior change to improve service delivery. This online event will provide attendees with opportunities to explore, ask questions, and discuss practical applications of impactful social and behavior change for family planning (FP) and reproductive health service delivery activities. This online event will feature 16 innovative solutions aimed at improving family planning service delivery. See table below for the titles and descriptions. How can you participate? Register here to join this online event. L'interprétation en français sera disponible. […]

2022 International Social and Behavior Change Communication Summit

Palais des Congrès Marrakech, Morocco

The Social and Behavior Change Communication community can unleash transformational change around some of the world's most pressing challenges, including poverty, gender equality, protecting the planet and ensuring that all people enjoy health, peace and prosperity. At the 2022 International SBCC Summit, we will harness this power as people from across the globe come together to examine the most recent evidence and innovations, build on our diverse methodologies, debate our way forward and highlight successes and challenges. This Summit promises to be the biggest one yet as we dig even deeper, cover more topics and chart a path forward together. […]

Breakthrough RESEARCH at International Maternal Newborn Health Conference 2023

Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa

Will you be in Cape Town attending the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC 2023) from 8 to 11 May? Please look out for Charlotte Warren and Chantalle Okondo from Breakthrough RESEARCH as they present results from their work in Kenya on improving the experience of care for hospitalized newborns and their parents and respectful maternity care in Malawi. IMNHC 2023 is organized by the AlignMNH Secretariat and the maternal newborn health community, and it is designed to create an opportunity to bring forward new evidence, create an opportunity for conversation, and bring together maternal newborn health efforts. The conference […]

Engaging Communities for Reproductive Health and Family Planning hybrid course (Live session 1 in English)

Virtual

The hybrid course on Engaging Communities for RH/FP is an opportunity to learn more about how to work with communities to build local strengths and support community-led action for RH/FP. You’ll have the opportunity to work with your peers and learn from the course authors. This hybrid course is offered in English and French. If you are accepted into the hybrid course, you will be expected to participate in two online learning sessions during which you will complete practical exercises. • Live session 1 in English: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – 9-11am ET https://learning.breakthroughactionandresearch.org/courses/engaging-communities-for-rhfp/

Mobiliser les communautés pour la santé reproductive et la planification familiale (Session 1 – En français)

Virtuelles

Le cours hybride sur l'engagement communautaire pour la santé reproductive et la planification familiale est une occasion d'en apprendre davantage sur la façon de travailler avec les communautés pour renforcer les forces locales et soutenir l'action communautaire pour la santé reproductive et la planification familiale. Vous aurez l'occasion de travailler avec vos pairs et d'apprendre des auteurs du cours. Ce cours hybride est proposé en anglais et en français. Si vous êtes accepté dans le cours hybride, vous devrez participer à deux sessions d'apprentissage en ligne au cours desquelles vous ferez des exercices pratiques. Session 1 - En français : […]