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Resources for examining the costs and cost-effectiveness of social and behavior change interventions for health

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Please join Breakthrough RESEARCH and Breakthrough ACTION for a presentation and dialogue on the challenges implementers face and the tools that have been developed to assist with conducting social and behavior change (SBC) costing studies as well as where to find existing SBC costs and cost-effectiveness data. Breakthrough RESEARCH is working to build the evidence base on the costs and cost-effectiveness of SBC interventions for health. In this webinar, Breakthrough ACTION will discuss the challenges that implementers face in exploring SBC costs and cost-effectiveness. Participants will learn about tools that Breakthrough RESEARCH has developed to assist with conducting SBC costing […]

Winner’s Showcase: 10 Lives, 10 Stories, One Message

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE In some parts of the world, youth, women, and families want to access family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) services but cannot because they face barriers such as discrimination by providers, skepticism due to misinformation about side effects, and a lack of partner and family consent. Furthermore, youth are not sure where to get accurate information and may now know which of the adults and peers in their lives they can trust to help them. In 2021, Breakthrough ACTION launched the 10 Lives, 10 Stories, One Message competition and selected 10 winners that implemented social and behavior […]

Getting More Bang for Your Buck: Engaging Decision Makers for SBC Financing

Are you interested in learning how to engage decision makers around financing? Social and behavior change (SBC) interventions are cost effective and have been demonstrated to improve health outcomes of populations, however, decision makers may under-appreciate and under-fund SBC because of gaps in understanding of its impact and how to cost SBC interventions. Engaging with decision makers is key to ensuring sustainable investments in SBC are made at all levels. Join us on January 27 for a live webinar that will connect users to global experts who will share insights on how to garner support for continued investment in SBC, as well […]

Community Engagement Regional Master Training

Monrovia, Liberia

Are you a facilitator who would like to become more familiar with participatory community engagement methodologies and how to scale them up? Would you like to expand your skills in community engagement design and implementation and participate in discussions on how community engagement fits within the broader SBC context? Then join the upcoming Breakthrough ACTION Community Engagement Regional Master Training in Monrovia, Liberia from April 25–29, 2022. After the training, Breakthrough ACTION will provide virtual mentoring and coaching to country participants via Springboard to support in applying the new skills in their ongoing activities. Costs Participants are responsible for arranging […]

How Can SBC Programming Address Equity and Social Determinants of Health Considerations in FP/RH?

En français ci-dessous WEBINAR April 26, 2022 9:00–10:00 a.m. (EDT)   Family planning (FP) remains susceptible to inequities, and these inequities hinder access to FP information, services, and methods for women, men, and other gender-diverse people across socioeconomic statuses. Addressing social determinants of health is a primary approach to achieving health equity. If service providers and programs do not adequately consider and address the social determinants of health, individuals, couples, and families will not be able to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births. This webinar will focus on how social and […]

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. […]