Past Events

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. During 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 […]

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. Breakthrough 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 […]

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 […]

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.

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? Come 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: Hear what community building experts have to say about what members can do to create engaging, welcoming communities. Learn what other successful communities have done to strengthen connections and foster engagement. Gain community building skills. Network with other SBC professionals from your area and make joint commitments for […]

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. missionmosquito2018.com

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! On May 31 from 8-10 am EDT, Springboard will host a live Question and Answer session on Strategic Communication for Hormonal Contraception and HIV. The following experts will be available to answer your questions: Nithya Mani - Branch Chief, Integrated Services Branch and Key Populations and Human Rights, Office of HIV/AIDS, USAID Lynn […]

  The RBM Partnership's Social and Behavior Change Communication Working Group's Annual Meeting will be held from September 25-27, 2018 in Lusaka, Zambia. Each 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. Registration for this year's meeting is now open. For more information about the meeting, including a preliminary meeting schedule and hotel accommodations, […]

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. The 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 […]