A glimpse into the future: CCP's June newsletter
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
We believe in the power of communication to save lives, by enabling people to adopt healthy behaviors.
MESSAGE FROM DEBORA B. FREITAS LóPEZ
Last week marked the end of the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs’ 34th annual Leadership in Strategic Communication Workshop (LSCW). For three transformational weeks, 21 participants from around the world – including from Guatemala, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, among others – gathered in Baltimore to hone their skills as leaders in social and behavior change (SBC).
The immersive program focuses on learning by doing and understanding the newest trends and best practices from making a strategic plan to measuring the success of a program. It is also about making connections sure to last a lifetime.
Now, these new graduates are part of a vibrant network of more than 5,000 alumni across 100+ countries which also includes those who have completed workshops we give in places from the Philippines to Ethiopia and those led by?our sister organizations?in Nigeria and India.
As SBC leaders, they are ready to work alongside providers, communities, and other key actors to address challenges in various health areas – from maternal, newborn, and child health to global health security. They are equipped with proven tools and materials that guide them as they design, implement, and monitor and evaluate SBC programs that aim to improve health and development outcomes.
I was wowed by the presentations made at the end of the workshop, where participants shared innovative campaign ideas on everything from opioid addiction to provider behavior to smoking cessation to family planning.
As one participant said, “take the chance and invest in yourself. Three weeks after starting this workshop, I have transformed in my personal and professional capacity and feel stronger as a leader and a public health practitioner. Top-notch faculty and learning experiences with colleagues from all over the world.”
Equipped with their learnings from the LSCW, I look forward to seeing these SBC leaders – who are now part of CCP’s family – inspire positive change.
COVID-19
Elderly Heroes Help Fellow Indonesians Get COVID-19 Vaccines
Older Indonesians helped their peers make the decision be vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of a CCP-led Breakthrough ACTION activity.
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MATERNAL HEALTH
Volunteer Drivers in Nigeria Fill Transportation Gaps for Pregnant Women Who Need Care
CCP's Breakthrough ACTION project has helped local governments develop a network of volunteer drivers to help moms and babies get treatment when transportation is too costly.
COVID-19
CCP Campaign Helps Increase COVID Vaccination Rates in Nigeria
Since CCP-led Breakthrough ACTION began a COVID-19 vaccination awareness campaign in Nigeria, vaccination rates have increased by 75 percent.
CAPACITY STRENGTHENING
New Online Learning Platform on Social and Behavior Change Launches
SBC Learning Central, created by CCP and partners, now offers 10 free, self-paced social and behavior change courses in English and French, and will double its offerings by the end of 2023.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Knowledge Management Training Package for Global Health Programs
The?KM Training Package for Global Health Programs?is an online training resource with?numerous?ready-to-use training modules for?KM?trainers and health program managers.?It covers?topics ranging from how to apply KM in global health?to storytelling, visual content, peer assists, and after-action reviews with the?goal of strengthening?the?capacity?of?the global health workforce?to manage and share critical knowledge needed to deliver results.