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Blog post: Shifting Gender Norms in East and Southern Africa: Insights from Peers in Social and Behavior Change for Family Planning and Reproductive Health
Blog, Breakthrough ACTIONAddressing social and gender norms is crucial to achieving sustainable change the field of family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH). Deeply rooted norms often influence individuals’ access to services and decision making around their…
Fighting Rabies: In Guinea, Children Lead the Way
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In September 2023, Breakthrough ACTION launched the innovative Super Ami des Chiens (Super Friend of Dogs) campaign to tackle rabies by promoting safe behaviors such as vaccination, responsible pet care, and…
A Journey of Community Empowerment Across Five States in Nigeria
Breakthrough ACTION, BlogBreakthrough ACTION’s community capacity strengthening approach empowered 659 local ward committees across five Nigerian states to lead health programs.
Collective Effort is Key to Advancing SGM Youth’s Inclusion in FP/SRH Programs
Blog, Breakthrough ACTIONA new brief urges the family planning and sexual and reproductive (FP/SRH) community to make FP/SRH programs more inclusive of sexual and gender minority youth.
Leaving No One Behind During Health Emergencies: Lessons from Mali
Blog, Breakthrough ACTIONIn Mali, Breakthrough ACTION is working with and through local champions to make RCCE responsive to the needs of people with disabilities.
Unlocking the Power of Nigeria’s Ward Development Committees
Blog, Breakthrough ACTIONThis blog post describes how Ward Development Committees provided the perfect avenue to mobilize communities to act on maternal and child health in Nigeria.
Strengthening Facility-Community Relationships through Community–Provider Dialogues in Nigeria
BlogIn Nigeria, Breakthrough ACTION developed solutions to build trust and to boost care-seeking, antenatal care uptake, and health-facility births.
Engaging Religious Leaders to Prevent Malaria in Nigeria
Blog, Breakthrough ACTIONIn Nigeria, Breakthrough ACTION is helping religious leaders counsel their congregants on health topics such as malaria prevention and treatment.
Mothers as Agents of Household Health
Blog, Breakthrough ACTIONIn Nigeria, mothers equipped with knowledge, income, and confidence are shaping the health of their families.