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"...some of us working in social and behavior change have perhaps overemphasized in some cases individual behavior change when in fact so much of individual behavior change is shaped by...social norms, gender norms, or the more structural factors and policies that really contribute to intersectional marginalization and...inequitable health outcomes

"...an invitation to our community to be more intentional and consistent in considering and addressing the social determinants to advance health equity..." - Danette Wilkins This Breakthrough ACTION webinar, the second in a series, focuses on how social and behaviour change (SBC) programming is well suited to addressing equity and social determinan

"...some of us working in social and behavior change have perhaps overemphasized in some cases individual behavior change when in fact so much of individual behavior change is shaped by...social norms, gender norms, or the more structural factors and policies that really contribute to intersectional marginalization and...inequitable health outcomes

"Interventions and programs that are creative, multi-faceted, and innovative will be required in order to address the factors contributing to the prevalence and impact of CEFM." This set of seven technical briefs focuses on the use of social and behaviour change (SBC) approaches to strengthen the collective effort to reduce child, early, and forced

Oxitec this week announced results of the first open-air study of genetically engineered mosquitoes in the U.S. The U.K.-based firm described the results as "positive," but said, "Larger tests are still needed to determine whether the insects can...

Making significant changes to a person's diet can sometimes seem overwhelming, especially when it is for improved health outcomes. Nutritionists say tweaking a daily lifestyle, a little bit like avoiding any form of meat at least once a week can help reduce the risks of developing chronic diseases. The 2022…

The Center for Communication Programs is seeking a Senior Program Officer II  who oversees technical, programmatic, and administrative aspects of one or more large-scale programs and leads the development and implementation of programs independently. The Senior Program Officer II will mentor staff and oversee teams.

The Center for Communication Programs is seeking a Senior Program Officer who provides technical, programmatic, and administrative assistance to one or more programs and leads the development and implementation of discrete program activities independently. The Senior Program Officer I may supervise and mentor staff.

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"Its what you hear that helps you begin to change your behaviour. And hearing positive messages about how you can easily care for your nets and how that will increase protection from malaria can make people more likely to do so." - Stella Babalola