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SUMMARY:Informing social and behavior change programs using social media monitoring & listening (in English)
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CREDIT: ©Merci Mon Héros\n  \nPlease join the Breakthrough ACTION and Breakthrough RESEARCH projects for a discussion on informing social and behavior change (SBC) programs using social media monitoring and listening. \nDuring this webinar\, presenters will provide an overview of social media monitoring and social listening as well as its useful application to inform a youth-led mass and social media campaign currently implemented in Francophone West Africa called “Merci Mon Héros.” Presenters will share findings and lessons learned from these innovative methodologies and their application for adaptive management and evaluation of SBC campaigns. This webinar will inform partners implementing activities for family planning in Burkina Faso\, Cote d’Ivoire\, Niger\, and Togo and those who wish to learn more about social listening methodologies and their application for public health. \nPresenters:\nJonathan Walker\, Director of Intelligence\, North America\, M&C Saatchi\nCynthia Irakoze\, Program Specialist\, Breakthrough ACTION\nMartha Silva\, Data Strategist and Innovation Team Lead\, Breakthrough RESEARCH \nBreakthrough ACTION + RESEARCH are the United States Agency for International Development’s flagship projects for SBC implementation (Breakthrough ACTION) and research and evaluation (Breakthrough RESEARCH). We support countries to increase the practices of priority health behaviors for improved health and development outcomes. Both projects work in partnership with governments\, civil society and communities around the world to implement creative and sustainable SBC programming\, advocate for strategic and sustained investment in SBC\, and equip stakeholders with the data and evidence they need to integrate proven and cost-effective SBC approaches into their programs.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/social-media-monitoring-listening_eng/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Malaria—Insights for improving malaria\, FP\, and MCH outcomes in northwestern Nigeria through SBC programming
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CREDIT: Arne Hoel/World Bank (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0; No modifications made)\n  \nIn this webinar\, Breakthrough RESEARCH will share findings from its work in northwestern Nigeria related to malaria. We will present new ideational metrics collected and discuss how these metrics are associated with malaria prevention and treatment behaviors. Breakthrough ACTION will present key program design to address malaria prevention and treatment and the programmatic implications of the research. \nBreakthrough RESEARCH is USAID’s flagship project for social and behavior change (SBC) research and evaluation\, led by the Population Council. In Nigeria\, Breakthrough RESEARCH is evaluating the effectiveness of Breakthrough ACTION’s integrated versus malaria-only SBC programming on priority malaria\, family planning\, and maternal\, newborn\, and child health and nutrition (MNCH+N) outcomes. \nA behavioral sentinel surveillance (BSS) baseline survey was conducted in September 2019\, with a midline and endline survey planned. The BSS survey measures changes in key behaviors and ideations (e.g.\, norms\, beliefs\, self-efficacy) across malaria\, family planning\, and MNCH+N to inform Breakthrough ACTION’s program adaption and scale-up over the course of the project. \n  \nPresenters: \nDele Abegunde\, Breakthrough RESEARCH Nigeria\, Population Council \nTemitope Ogunbi\, Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria\, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs \nEmily White Johansson\, Breakthrough RESEARCH Nigeria\, Tulane University \nPaul Hutchinson\, Breakthrough RESEARCH\, Tulane University \n  \nThis webinar series began in June\, and over the past few months\, we have shared results from other health areas including vaccination\, breastfeeding and pregnancy/childbirth. If you were unable to join us\, these webinars are available on the Breakthrough RESEARCH Nigeria BSS YouTube playlist. These webinars highlight results from analyses of the relationships between ideations and behavioral outcomes and link the evidence to implications for Breakthrough ACTION programming in Nigeria. Upcoming webinars will focus on family planning and inequalities.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/malaria-nigeria-bss-bsln-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Insights from an evaluation of provider provision of respectful maternity care in Zambia
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n  \nPlease join Breakthrough RESEARCH \, on 30 June at 10:00 a.m. EDT as we discuss the results of our Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) program in Chipata\, Zambia. \nBreakthrough RESEARCH\, led by ideas42 and in collaboration with Safe Motherhood 360+ and the Chipata District Health Office\, piloted a package of solutions designed to address behavioral barriers inhibiting providers from consistently providing RMC in Zambia. We’ll be discussing the behaviorally-informed\, low-cost solutions we tested and evaluation results on their effectiveness. This webinar is intended for programmers\, policymakers\, and researchers interested in learning about practical approaches to promote RMC in low-resource settings. \nBreakthrough RESEARCH is the United States Agency for International Development’s flagship project for SBC research and evaluation. We support countries to improve health and development by equipping governments\, implementing partners\, service delivery organizations\, and donors with the data and evidence they need to integrate proven and cost-effective social and behavior change approaches into their programs. Breakthrough RESEARCH is a consortium led by Population Council in partnership with Avenir Health\, ideas42\, Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University\, Population Reference Bureau\, and Tulane University. \nRSVP now and hope to see you there!
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/insights-from-an-evaluation-of-provider-provision-of-respectful-maternity-care-in-zambia/
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SUMMARY:Insights for improving malaria\, family planning\, and maternal and child health outcomes in northwestern Nigeria through social and behavior change programming
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nJoin us for a webinar on 11 June to hear about baseline findings on key behaviors and ideations in the areas of malaria\, family planning\, and maternal\, newborn\, and child health plus nutrition (MNCH+N) from a behavioral sentinel surveillance (BSS) survey conducted in northwestern Nigeria. \nBreakthrough RESEARCH is USAID’s flagship project for social and behavior change (SBC) research and evaluation. In Nigeria\, Breakthrough RESEARCH is evaluating the effectiveness of Breakthrough ACTION’S integrated versus malaria-only SBC programming on priority malaria\, family planning and MNCH+N outcomes. Breakthrough RESEARCH will leverage natural program variation for the assessment. \nA BSS baseline survey was conducted in September 2019\, with a midline and endline survey planned for the same time in the coming years. The BSS survey measures changes in key behaviors and ideations across malaria\, family planning\, and MNCH+N to inform Breakthrough ACTION’s program adaption and scale-up over the course of the project. \nIn this presentation\, we will describe the BSS objectives and methods\, and highlight key BSS baseline survey findings across health areas. New ideational metrics will be reviewed that were collected for pregnancy and childbirth\, breastfeeding\, vaccination\, and childhood illnesses. We will discuss how these metrics were developed and adapted for the northwestern Nigerian context. We will also highlight results from analyses of the relationships between ideations and behavioral outcomes across health areas\, and link the evidence to implications for Breakthrough ACTION programming in Nigeria. \nPresenters: \nDele Abegunde\, Breakthrough RESEARCH Nigeria\, Population Council \nIan Tweedie\, Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria\, Johns Hopkins Center for Communications Project \nPaul Hutchinson\, Breakthrough RESEARCH\, Tulane University \nEmily White Johansson\, Breakthrough RESEARCH Nigeria\, Tulane University
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/improving-malaria-fp-mch-outcomes-nigeria-sbc-programming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T090000
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SUMMARY:Increasing Coordinated Investment in SBC for FP Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Despite a major coalescence around the Family Planning 2020 and Ouagadougou Partnership goals in the last five years\, there has been a lack of understanding of how major stakeholders fund and implement SBC programming to meet those goals or what future investment priorities should be. Furthermore\, SBC is not yet anchored as a core element of major development organizations’ family planning strategies and programming or government planning mechanisms. Investment is insufficient\, particularly at the country level\, to support the implementation of SBC as a proven intervention to achieve global and country-level family planning targets. A targeted effort is needed to build awareness and prioritize SBC as an integral component of family planning strategies and to provide sufficient resources and supportive policies to enable country investment and encourage peer adoption. This webinar will share tools and experiences in advocating for SBC investments and initiatives to increase the coordination of resources. \nModerator\n\nHope Hempstone\, USAID\n\nPresenters\n\nMichelle Weinberger\, Breakthrough RESEARCH\nUttara Bharath\, Breakthrough ACTION\nSohail Agha and Perri Sutton\, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation \nPranab Rajbhandari\, Breakthrough ACTION Nepal\n\nFeatured Presentations\nMaking the Business Case for Investing in SBC for Family Planning: The Business Case for Investing in SBC for Family Planning uses an evidence-based approach to address the lack of synthesized information on cost\, cost-effectiveness\, and return on investment of SBC programs. It draws on nearly 200 studies assessing SBC effectiveness and/or costs across a range of countries\, looking at both the indirect impact of SBC interventions via intermediate outcomes and the direct impact of SBC interventions on modern contraceptive use. Michelle Weinberger will present the methods used to develop the case study and its conclusions.  \nAdvocating for SBC in Family Planning: The SBC in Family Planning Message Framework is intended to help SBC practitioners identify their stakeholder’s motivations and priorities and strategize how to get their support for SBC in family planning. The framework provides guidance on messages to use with stakeholders who may be unaware or skeptical of the benefits of SBC in family planning or have limitations in their ability to include SBC in their portfolio. Uttara Bharath will introduce the message framework\, offer concrete talking points to make the case for investment in SBC\, and describe how the message framework has been adapted in Zambia and Guinea. \nCoordinating SBC Investment and Knowledge in Family Planning: Since the 2018 International SBCC Summit\, senior staff of several donors with substantial investments in SBC have sought to work in closer contact. Perri Sutton will illustrate how donors are working to improve coordination and collaboration for improved and expanded SBC investment in francophone West Africa through the Ouagadougou Partnership. Sohail Agha will talk about the donor database of active SBC investments and discuss how to make programmatic learnings more relevant for SBC investment. \nStrengthening Local Level Investments in SBC in Nepal: The SBC Palika Package used in Nepal helped Breakthrough ACTION strengthen local-level decision making around SBC for health. The package includes step-by-step guidance for SBC programming and explains what can be done to support effective planning\, implementation\, and monitoring of SBC programs and activities\, particularly in federalized or decentralized contexts. As a result of using the SBC Palika Package\, focal municipalities allocated funding for SBC for health in their budgets for the first time ever. Pranab Rajbhandaril will present the process used to implement the package and lessons learned for increasing investment in SBC that can be applied to family planning advocacy efforts.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/increasing-coordinated-investment-in-sbc-for-fp-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190720
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SUMMARY:2019 Leadership in Strategic Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs invites you to apply for the 2019 Leadership in Strategic Communication Workshop. \nThis three-week workshop\, led by a distinguished faculty of public health\, policy\, and development experts\, is designed for versatile\, dynamic individuals who seek to lead within and beyond their organizations. Participants will leave the workshop having developed a scalable communication campaign that addresses a global health or development challenge. \nWho is this workshop for?\n\nProject leaders\nGlobal health and development\nProgram managers\nSenior and mid-level officials\nUSAID mission staff\nDevelopment professionals\n\nAdditional information can be found here: https://ccp.jhu.edu/lscw
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/leadership-in-strategic-communication-workshop/
LOCATION:Baltimore\, MD\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T051454
CREATED:20190313T220212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T164623Z
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SUMMARY:Advocating for Increased Male Engagement in Family Planning and Reproductive Health: A Skills-Building Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Breakthrough ACTION on the eve of the Women Deliver 2019 Conference for an afternoon side event: “Advocating for Increased Male Engagement in Family Planning and Reproductive Health: A Skills-Building Session” \nThis hands-on session will give participants the opportunity to use a newly released tool specifically designed to increase implementation of\, and investment in\, male engagement in family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) programs through advocacy. Engaging men and boys in FP/RH programs has successfully contributed to decreasing unintended pregnancies\, improving maternal health outcomes\, reducing sexually transmitted infections\, and better meeting the needs of youth. However\, decision makers do not always incorporate male engagement into their programs due to personal or political biases\, a lack of technical knowledge\, or fear that male engagement means shifting FP/RH funding or focus away from women and girls. To date\, relevant resources have provided male engagement impact data\, frameworks\, and strategies—but no tool\, until now\, has shown how such resources can be used to create an advocacy action plan that addresses male engagement implementation and investment challenges with decision makers\, head-on. Come try the tool for yourself! \nSpaces are limited—reserve your spot and sign up today.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/skills-building-advocating-for-increased-male-engagement-in-family-planning-and-reproductive-health/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T090000
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SUMMARY:Malaria SBC Evidence Discussion: Mobilization and Supportive Supervision
DESCRIPTION:How can research findings inform and improve social and behavior change (SBC) programs? What questions can SBC practitioners keep in mind to help sift through research\, interpret publications\, and apply lessons learned? Join Breakthrough ACTION for the second in a series of online guided discussions following a “journal club” format about malaria SBC evidence on Wednesday\, March 6\, 2019\, from 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. (EST). More information about the article and how you can prepare for and participate in the online discussion is found below. \nFeatured presenter \n\nDr. Ashis Das\, Public Health Specialist\, World Bank\n\nAbout the article \nIn the article Strengthening malaria service delivery through supportive supervision and community mobilization in an endemic Indian setting: an evaluation of nested delivery models\, the impact of community mobilization and community mobilization combined with supportive supervision were compared with routine government malaria prevention and control activities. This randomized control study found that both community mobilization and community mobilization combined with supportive supervision improved a number of community preventive and care-seeking behaviors for malaria. \nPreparing for the discussion \nDownload the article and the Discussion Guide\, which has questions to guide your reading and to help you follow along during the online discussion.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/malaria-sbc-evidence-discussion-mobilization-and-supportive-supervision/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190228
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SUMMARY:Le Sommet Francophone pour le Changement Social et de Comportement: Surmonter les obstacles en santé reproductive\, maternelle\, néonatale\, de l’enfant\, ainsi que de nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Le pouvoir collectif a la capacité de transformer les structures sociales et est au cœur du développement. Le changement social et de comportement (CSC) engage et soutient les personnes dans le but de former un collectif afin de surmonter les défis du développement tels que la pauvreté\, l’accès et l’utilisation des soins de santé de qualité. Les programmes de CSC contribuent à générer la demande de services de la santé reproductive\, maternelle\, néonatal\, infantile et de nutrition (SRMNI + N)\, à soutenir les pratiques de comportements positifs\, et à amplifier la portée des voix pour relever les défis auxquels l’Afrique francophone est confrontée aujourd’hui. \nLe Sommet Francophone pour le Changement Social et de Comportement (Le Sommet CSC) est un évènement spécialement conçu pour donner à la communauté CSC francophone l’occasion de faire progresser la discipline de CSC pour la SRMNI + N. Spécifiquement\, le Sommet visera à renforcer la capacité du CSC dans la région francophone de l’Afrique Sub-Saharienne pour augmenter l’utilisation des services de santé\, reconnaitra le rôle essentiel des activités de promotion de la santé dans les réalisations en santé communautaire\, mettra en évidence des pratiques fondées sur des preuves\, et présentera des nouvelles approches innovantes. \nLe Sommet CSC aura lieu en Abidjan\, Côte d’Ivoire du 25 au 27 février\, 2019. \nRenseignez-vous ici https://sommetcsc.fr
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/sommet-de-la-communication-pour-le-changement-social-elimination-dobstacles-en-rmnchn/
LOCATION:Abidjan\, Cote d’Ivoire
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190228
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SUMMARY:Francophone Africa Social and Behavior Change Summit: Addressing Barriers in RMNCH+N
DESCRIPTION:The Francophone Africa Social and Behavior Change Summit will provide a much-needed platform to address barriers in reproductive\, maternal\, neonatal\, and child health and nutrition (RMNCH+N). Scheduled for February 2019 in Abidjan\, Côte d’Ivoire\, the event will gather social and behavior change (SBC) practitioners and professionals from implementing partners\, service delivery partners\, ministry and national coordinating agencies\, local and international NGOs\, local media and marketing firms\, research and academic institutions\, youth organizations\, faith-based organizations\, and donors. \nHosted by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs\, the Francophone Africa SBC Summit will help cement professional networks\, provide opportunities for participants to learn together\, strengthen technical capacity\, and\, ultimately\, unleash SBC’s potential to improve RMNCH+N outcomes in the region. \nRead the Summit report: English | French
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/francophone-africa-social-and-behavior-change-summit-addressing-barriers-in-rmnchn/
LOCATION:Abidjan\, Cote d’Ivoire
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181116
DTSTAMP:20260630T051454
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SUMMARY:Fifth International Conference on Family Planning
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Family Planning serves as a strategic inflection point for the family planning and reproductive health community worldwide. It provides an opportunity for political leaders\, scientists\, researchers\, policymakers\, advocates\, and youth to disseminate knowledge\, celebrate successes\, and identify next steps toward reaching the goal of enabling an additional 120 million women to access voluntary\, quality contraception by 2020. \nThe fifth International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) will take place in Kigali\, Rwanda\, from November 12 to 15\, 2018. The 2018 ICFP will be co-hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda. The ICFP will be held at the state-of-the-art Kigali Convention Centre\, which in the past has hosted the 27th African Union Summit and other high-level meetings. The theme of the conference is “Investing for a Lifetime of Returns.” \nfpconference.org
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/fifth-international-conference-on-family-planning/
LOCATION:Kigali\, Rwanda
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180928
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CREATED:20180809T233651Z
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SUMMARY:Roll Back Malaria Social and Behavior Change Communication Working Group 5th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe RBM Partnership’s Social and Behavior Change Communication Working Group’s Annual Meeting will be held from September 25-27\, 2018 in Lusaka\, Zambia. \nEach year\, the SBCC WG’s Annual Meeting brings together malaria SBCC professionals from around the world to highlight best practices and new approaches\, as well as share lessons learned and common challenges. This meeting is a rare face-to-face forum through which the working group can grow and strengthen the network of malaria practitioners who work to implement evidence-based SBCC. \nRegistration for this year’s meeting is now open. For more information about the meeting\, including a preliminary meeting schedule and hotel accommodations\, please visit https://malaria-meeting.org/
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/roll-back-malaria-social-and-behavior-change-communication-working-group-5th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Lusaka\, Zambia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T051454
CREATED:20180525T153301Z
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SUMMARY:Springboard Live Q&A: Strategic Communication for Hormonal Contraception and HIV
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about how the use of hormonal contraceptives might impact acquisition of HIV? Do you have questions about how to communicate with audiences about linkages between hormonal contraceptive use and HIV? Get answers to your questions during Springboard’s next Live Question and Answer session! \nOn May 31 from 8-10 am EDT\, Springboard will host a live Question and Answer session on Strategic Communication for Hormonal Contraception and HIV. \nThe following experts will be available to answer your questions: \nNithya Mani – Branch Chief\, Integrated Services Branch and Key Populations and Human Rights\, Office of HIV/AIDS\, USAID \nLynn Van Lith – Technical Director\, Breakthrough ACTION\, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs \nJen Mason – Senior Family Planning/HIV Integration Advisor\, Office of Population and Reproductive Health\, USAID \nEmily Bass – Director\, Strategy and Content\, AVAC \nMengi Ntinginya -Head of Research\, Marie Stopes Tanzania \nLindsey Miller – Reproductive Health and Program Management Specialist \nBeth Mallalieu – Program Officer\, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs \nIf you cannot join the live session from 8-10 am EDT\, you can submit your questions beforehand on the Q&A session thread here and the experts will answer them during the live session.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/springboard-live-qa-strategic-communication-for-hormonal-contraception-and-hiv/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180518
DTSTAMP:20260630T051454
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T195720Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Mosquito: Global Health Security and Public Communication Forum
DESCRIPTION:Mosquitoes spread more disease to humans than any other animal. How can we make mosquito control and prevention everyone’s mission? The U.S. Department of State is hosting a Public Health Forum as part of efforts to support goals of the Global Health Security Agenda to improve international preparedness to respond to infectious disease threats. The World Health Organization and the Global Health Security Agenda recognize that health risk communication is a pillar of any effective strategy for controlling the spread of vector-borne disease. \nmissionmosquito2018.com
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/mission-mosquito/
LOCATION:U.S. Institute of Peace\, 2301 Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20180418T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20180418T083000
DTSTAMP:20260630T051454
CREATED:20180404T143405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T133722Z
UID:566-1524034800-1524040200@breakthroughactionandresearch.org
SUMMARY:Creating Connections and a Rich Sense of Community: Springboard Members Event
DESCRIPTION:Do you need stronger connections with other social and behavior change (SBC) professionals? Do you want to feel more of a sense of community on Springboard? \nCome learn how to make Springboard your community\, a welcoming space where SBC professionals engage\, share\, and celebrate successes together. During this members-only event\, you will: \n\nHear what community building experts have to say about what members can do to create engaging\, welcoming communities.\nLearn what other successful communities have done to strengthen connections and foster engagement.\nGain community building skills.\nNetwork with other SBC professionals from your area and make joint commitments for an improved community.\n\nDon’t miss this chance to make Springboard the kind of community you want it to be!
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/creating-connections-and-a-rich-sense-of-community-springboard-members-event/
LOCATION:Nusa Dua\, Indonesia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20180417T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20180417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T051454
CREATED:20180404T021115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T133451Z
UID:528-1523989800-1523993400@breakthroughactionandresearch.org
SUMMARY:Breakthrough RESEARCH Networking Reception: Side Event at the Social and Behavior Change Communications Summit
DESCRIPTION:An informal reception to meet the Breakthrough RESEARCH team and learn more about our work.  The reception will be an opportunity to network and explore potential collaboration and coordination on SBC-related activities and research.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/breakthrough-research-networking-reception-side-event-at-the-social-and-behavior-change-communications-summit/
LOCATION:Nusa Dua\, Indonesia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTSTAMP:20260630T051454
CREATED:20180404T021710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T133512Z
UID:536-1523836800-1524268799@breakthroughactionandresearch.org
SUMMARY:2018 International Social and Behavior Change Communication Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 International Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Summit featuring Entertainment Education is organized to better understand what works in shifting social norms\, changing behaviors and in amplifying the voice of those who have most at stake in the success of development efforts. It is designed to wrestle with the profound issues of social justice and agenda setting that affect these decisions. Who decides\, for example\, what behaviors need changing or which norms should be shifted? How can people’s realities and voices be put at the center of such change? How much emphasis should be placed on shifting norms and behaviors when power structures\, policy environments or lack of services may constitute problems that overwhelm the capacity of individuals or communities to act?\nWhere And When Will The Summit Be Held?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNusa Dua\, Indonesia from April 16-20\, 2018 \nWho Should Participate?\nThe Summit is open to a wide range of participation from government\, regional entities\, academics\, NGOs\, CSOs\, global agencies and the private sector working on development and health issues. \nWho Is Organizing The Summit?\nThe 2018 SBCC Summit will be hosted by a consortium of international and local partners including the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs\, The Communication Initiative\, Soul City Institute\, UNICEF and BBC Media Action.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/2018-international-social-and-behavior-change-communication-summit/
LOCATION:Nusa Dua\, Indonesia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20180415T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20180415T173000
DTSTAMP:20260630T051454
CREATED:20180404T021507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T175813Z
UID:533-1523790000-1523813400@breakthroughactionandresearch.org
SUMMARY:Breakthrough ACTION Influencers’ Consultation on Advancing Social and Behavior Change for Family Planning
DESCRIPTION:Led by Breakthrough ACTION—USAID’s flagship SBC project—the meeting will share a new global influence strategy to increase commitment to SBC for family planning programming and initiate discussion on identifying shared priorities to catalyze coordination among stakeholders and create impact in family planning through SBC. \nBreakthrough ACTION will use the discussions and outcomes of this meeting to develop a framework outlining strategic priorities in SBC for family planning. The framework will reflect a shared vision for SBC for family planning programming with regard to investment priorities\, essential elements of high-quality programming\, and increased coordination across donors and implementers. Breakthrough ACTION will seek further input from experts to validate the strategy as it is developed.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/breakthrough-action-influencers-consultation-on-advancing-social-and-behavior-change-for-family-planning/
LOCATION:Nusa Dua\, Indonesia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T051454
CREATED:20180405T174634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T175637Z
UID:612-1523782800-1523804400@breakthroughactionandresearch.org
SUMMARY:Breakthrough RESEARCH Expert Consultation on Developing a Global Social and Behavior Change Research Agenda: Evidence Gaps and Priorities
DESCRIPTION:Led by Breakthrough RESEARCH—USAID’s flagship SBC research and evaluation project—the interactive consultation will inform the development of research agendas to guide investments\, research\, and program design. This consultation\, which builds upon past efforts by USAID and other multilateral partners to strengthen the evidence base for SBC for reproductive\, maternal\, newborn\, and child health (RMNCH)\, is part of a series of expert meetings to pinpoint and prioritize cross-cutting SBC evidence gaps. \nDuring this consultation\, Breakthrough RESEARCH will share preliminary findings from their landscaping and solicit input into the development of a set of consensus-driven research questions\, which will form the core of proposed research agendas. Ultimately\, these shared SBC research agendas aim to foster collective learning\, reduce duplication of efforts\, and maximize investments.
URL:https://breakthroughactionandresearch.org/event/breakthrough-research-expert-consultation-on-developing-a-global-social-and-behavior-change-research-agenda-evidence-gaps-and-priorities/
LOCATION:Nusa Dua\, Indonesia
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