Archive for: Gender

Nigerian woman reading a radio script on World Malaria Day

Sustainable Media Engagement and Capacity Strengthening in Nigeria

English Nigeria COVID-19, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Global Health Security, Malaria, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, Provider Behavior Change, Tuberculosis Fact Sheet/Brief Behavioral Science, Community Engagement, Digital, Human-centered Design, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

This brief showcases Breakthrough ACTION’s approach to creating strong partnerships with media professionals and health technical experts as part of its strategic and coordinated package of SBC interventions in Nigeria.

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)

Breakthrough ACTION

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 TV Spot

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.

A group of people gathered around a red boat in South Sudan

The Red Boat Radio Drama

English South Sudan Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Maternal and Child Health, WASH Implementation Guidance, Toolkit, Video/Animation Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

This 15-episode radio drama about FP, MNCH, and WASH links people in South Sudan to quality health and counseling services.

Family in Guinea

Breakthrough ACTION Guinea

Proud Parents Media Campaign in Guinea

English, French Guinea Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Malaria, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition Report, Tool, Video/Animation Community Engagement, Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

Materials from the "Proud Parents Campaign" in Guinea, which used multimedia to engage young parents of children under five.

Baby getting the malaria vaccine in Guinea

Breakthrough ACTION Guinea

Guide de message harmonisé pour les comportements prioritaires en Guinée

French Guinea Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Malaria, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition Implementation Guidance, Technical Guide Community Engagement, Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

Un guide élaboré par Breakthrough ACTION-Guinée pour harmoniser les messages de CSC sur 20 comportements accélérateurs en santé.

Factors Influencing Community Health Worker Behaviors

English COVID-19, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Global Health Security, HIV, Malaria, Maternal and Child Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Provider Behavior Change, Service Delivery, Tuberculosis, Youth Community Engagement, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Social and Structural Breakthrough ACTION

This literature review explores factors influencing community health worker behavior and maps them against the Provider Behavior Ecosystem.

A group of five adolescents

Very Young Adolescent Gender Equity: Messages and Evidence to Persuade Decision Makers

English Indonesia Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Mental Health, Youth Model/Framework Advocacy, Community Engagement Breakthrough ACTION

This message framework is designed for advocates working in programs that seek to create a gender-equitable environment for VYAs (aged 10-14).

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