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A RECO interacting with community members in the DRC

Resources and Tools to Empower Community Health Workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

English, French Democratic Republic of the Congo COVID-19, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Malaria, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, Tuberculosis Implementation Guidance, Report Community Engagement, Human-centered Design, Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

In the DRC, Breakthrough ACTION co-created solutions to revitalize the role of community health workers, known as RECOs, through a HCD approach.

Young woman wearing a Merci Mon Héros t-shirt in the DRC

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Barriers to Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Use in the DRC

English Democratic Republic of the Congo Sexual and Reproductive Health Literature Review Monitoring and Evaluation, Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

This review is intended to guide the adaptation and development of updated SBC approaches and tools to promote access to a wide range of FP methods.

Identification des normes sociales ayant un impact sur la capacité des hommes à discuter de la planification familiale en RDC: Application de l’outil d’exploration des normes sociales (SNET)

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Identifying Social Norms Affecting Men’s Ability to Discuss FP in the DRC

English, French Democratic Republic of the Congo Sexual and Reproductive Health, Male Engagement Peer-reviewed, Presentation Slides, Report Monitoring and Evaluation, Social and Structural Breakthrough ACTION

Adapted for use in the DRC, the SNET enabled Breakthrough ACTION to identify social norms affecting male engagement in FP discussions and method uptake.

Training participants working in small groups in Niger

Antonia Morzenti/Breakthrough ACTION

Integrating Gender for Effective and Inclusive Risk Communication and Community Engagement During Health Emergencies

English Niger, Guinea, Nigeria, Liberia Gender, Global Health Security Case Study Advocacy, Community Engagement, Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

This case study highlights how integrating gender considerations can enhance emergency health responses.

AFCON #TeamVaccine Campaign

English, French, Portuguese Francophone West Africa, Cameroon, Mozambique, Nigeria COVID-19, Male Engagement Implementation Guidance, Toolkit, Video/Animation, Radio Breakthrough ACTION

Breakthrough ACTION developed campaign materials to promote vaccine uptake among 2023 AFCON football fans.

Man receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria

Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria

Cori Fordham/Breakthrough ACTION

Facilitating Multisectoral Preparedness and Response in Francophone Africa

English Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Francophone West Africa, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, Guinea, Senegal, Mali COVID-19, Global Health Security Case Study Community Engagement, Digital, Knowledge Management, Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

This case study describes peer-to-peer learning and capacity building exchanges among One Health practitioners in francophone Africa.

Resources and Tools to Empower Community Health Workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Barriers to Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Use in the DRC

Identifying Social Norms Affecting Men’s Ability to Discuss FP in the DRC

Integrating Gender for Effective and Inclusive Risk Communication and Community Engagement During Health Emergencies

AFCON #TeamVaccine Campaign

Working With Health Care Providers in Nigeria

SBC in Family Planning Message Framework

Factors Influencing the Perceived Risk of Zoonotic Diseases in Guinea

Facilitating Multisectoral Preparedness and Response in Francophone Africa