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Lights, Camera, Vaccination: The Impact of Interactive Theater in Reaching the Unreached

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The more people who are vaccinated against COVID-19, the fewer opportunities the disease has to spread. In Bangladesh, the government, through a partnership with USAID-funded Breakthrough ACTION social and behavior change project, is using an…

From Football to Puppets: The Power of Strategic Communication

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Since 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…

All hands on deck: Addressing the mental health crisis in Bangladesh

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Written by: Rakhshindah Akhtar, Program Associate, Breakthrough ACTION Less than 0.11% of the population in Bangladesh has access to free essential psychotropic medications. In rural areas of the country, the overall prevalence of depressive…

Fighting Vaccine Hesitancy Through Community Radio and Social Media

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Written by: Rakhshindah Akhtar, Program Associate From mass media to community outreach to user-driven social media campaigns, Breakthrough ACTION in Bangladesh has worked across media and in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, civil…