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

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

Parents engaging in an activity at the Family Festival prototype in Semarang, Indonesia

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Addressing Gender Inequity during Early Adolescence in Indonesia

English Indonesia Youth, Gender, Family Planning / Reproductive Health Fact Sheet/Brief Human-centered Design, Advocacy Breakthrough ACTION

This document shares key learnings from a human-centered design process with VYAs in Indonesia and suggests key implications for programs and policies.

Parents engaged during a prototype testing session in the DRC

Engaging Parents in Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs for Very Young Adolescents in the DRC

French, English Democratic Republic of the Congo Youth, Gender, Family Planning / Reproductive Health Fact Sheet/Brief Advocacy, Human-centered Design Breakthrough ACTION

This document shares key learnings from a human-centered design (HCD) process with VYAs in the DRC and suggests key implications for programs and policies.

Leveraging HCD to Improve Gender-Equitable Adolescent Programming

French, English Indonesia, Democratic Republic of the Congo Gender, Youth, Family Planning / Reproductive Health Fact Sheet/Brief Human-centered Design Breakthrough ACTION

This brief documents learnings from human-centered design processes with very young adolescents in Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Seven adolescent girls smiling and sitting on a bench

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Trends in Child, Early, and Forced Marriage and Adolescent Reproductive Health

English Malawi Youth, Gender, Child Early Forced Marriage Fact Sheet/Brief Social and Structural, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Community Engagement, Audience Segmentation Breakthrough ACTION

This document shares data and trends in child marriage cases, school enrollment, and SRH services in Malawi.

Child, Early, and Forced Marriage Success Stories from Malawi

English Malawi Youth, Gender, Child Early Forced Marriage Success Story Social and Structural, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Community Engagement, Audience Segmentation Breakthrough ACTION

This booklet highlights stories from adolescent girls and young women in Malawi whose lives have been positively impacted by Breakthrough ACTION.

A woman selling fish at an outdoor market in Liberia

Liberia Interpersonal Communication and Counseling Curriculum

English Liberia Youth, Service Delivery, Provider Behavior Change, Family Planning / Reproductive Health Toolkit, Implementation Guidance Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

This curriculum focuses on building provider skills in communication, empathy, and compassion to provide more effective and responsive care.

Adolescents gather in a school yard to discuss health

Adolescent Health Club Discussion Guide and Booklet

English Liberia Youth, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Malaria, HIV, Gender, Family Planning / Reproductive Health Implementation Guidance Social and Behavior Change Communication, Community Engagement Breakthrough ACTION

The adolescent health club facilitator guide and health booklet for youth cover topics such as puberty, family planning, and self-esteem.

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Training Health Advocacy Committees in Liberia

English Liberia Youth, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Malaria, HIV, Gender, Family Planning / Reproductive Health Implementation Guidance Social and Structural, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Community Engagement Breakthrough ACTION

These facilitator guides are designed to train stakeholders and leaders in SMART advocacy with the aim of advocating for issues affecting health outcomes.