Mali
In Mali, Breakthrough ACTION strives to advance Global Health Security goals to address priority zoonotic diseases.
In Mali, Breakthrough ACTION works with government agencies and implementing partners, including the National Center for Health Information, Education, and Communication and the national One Health Platform, to expand their ability to conduct successful risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) activities. The project helps partners and stakeholders develop plans and resources for public health emergencies, create systems to enable cross-collaboration, and build knowledge management systems to harmonize RCCE efforts. It also collaborates with local stakeholders to implement social and behavior change efforts and processes to better communicate health risks and prevention strategies.
Focus On
Risk Communication
In Mali, Breakthrough ACTION recognized the urgent need to ensure inclusivity in risk communication and community engagement during public health crises, particularly for people with disabilities. This success story describes how the project partnered with the Malian Federation of People Living with Disabilities to develop tailored communication materials, including videos with sign language and braille vaccine FAQs to address the unique needs of this vulnerable group.
Featured Resources
Comprehensive Formative Research on Health Beliefs, Practices, and Behaviors in Mali
This report describes the results of three phases of formative research, including a literature review, focus groups, and a quantitative exit interviews.
Moving the Needle Towards Gender Transformation
This series of case studies showcase how real-world programs can integrate gender in ways that are culturally responsive and contextually appropriate.
Risk Communication and Community Engagement Success Stories
These success stories describe how Breakthrough ACTION enhanced risk communication capabilities for handling priority zoonotic diseases.
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