
From Football to Puppets: The Power of Strategic Communication
blog, Breakthrough ACTIONSince COVID-19 emerged over three years ago, countries all over the world have strived to prevent the spread of the virus and promote vaccination. Bangladesh is no exception. The government and various agencies have been working tirelessly to…

Reducing Child Marriage: Adapting Lessons from Malawi to Nepal
blog, Breakthrough ACTIONAlthough Nepal and Malawi are continents apart, they both have high rates of child marriage. According to Girls Not Brides, a global network committed to ending child marriage, Malawi has the 11th highest rate of child marriage in the world,…

Community Session: A Tool to Protect Community Against COVID-19 in Bangladesh
blog, Breakthrough ACTIONWritten by: Rakhshindah Akhtar, Program Officer, Breakthrough ACTION, and Laboni Rahman, Consultant, Breakthrough ACTION
The dense population in Bangladesh, alongside its predominance of low-income rural areas, makes the country particularly…

Increasing the Use of Social and Behavior Change in Health Systems Strengthening: Evidence and Recommendations to Improve Primary Health Care
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Using Social and Behavior Change to Strengthen Self-Care for Sexual and Reproductive Health
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Facing Malaria, the “Perennial Monster,” Through Faith and Community
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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…


Building Healthier Communities in Malawi Through Community Health Action Groups
blog, Breakthrough ACTIONWritten by: Lusayo Banda, Knowledge Management Officer, Breakthrough ACTION
From a distance, you can see a group of men and women seated in a small circle. They are very deep in discussion. As you get closer, you can hear them talking about…

Battling COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation Through Targeted Community Dialogues
blog, Breakthrough ACTIONWritten by: Rassidatou Konaté, Student, Bloomberg School of Public Health
Guinea recorded its first cases of COVID-19 in March 2020. At that time, little was known about the novel virus. A dearth of information fueled uncertainties, which…