Advancing Self-Care in Uganda
Health care systems across the globe have always been based on a provider-to-client model. However, the introduction of new technology and products, and the increasing ease of access to information, has caused a shift in how health services can be delivered—placing clients at the center of health care. Various health areas, including sexual and reproductive health
Three Thoughts for World Contraception Day
September 26 is World Contraception Day, an annual global campaign that aims to raise awareness about contraception and safe sex. This year, the Knowledge SUCCESS team took a more personal approach to honor the day. We asked our staff, What’s the one thing that FP/RH program managers, tech advisors, and/or decision-makers should be thinking about on
Introducing 20 Essential Resources: Contraceptive Product Introduction
The Expanding Effective Contraceptive Options (EECO) project is delighted to partner with Knowledge SUCCESS to bring you this curated collection of resources to guide the introduction of new contraceptive products.
Twin-Bakhaw: Connecting SRH to a Community’s Ecosystem — Part 1
The Twin-Bakhaw project advocates for gender equity via sexual and reproductive health services among indigenous populations. Each newborn will have a “twin” mangrove seedling, which the newborn’s family must plant and nurture until it is fully grown. The project exemplifies the importance of family planning and reproductive health interventions in long-term environmental protection measures. This is
Twin-Bakhaw: Connecting SRH to a Community’s Ecosystem — Part 2
The Twin-Bakhaw project advocates for gender equity via sexual and reproductive health services among indigenous populations. Each newborn will have a “twin” mangrove seedling, which the newborn’s family must plant and nurture until it is fully grown. The project exemplifies the importance of family planning and reproductive health interventions in long-term environmental protection measures. This is
Recap: Young People from Sexual and Gender Minorities
On August 5, 2021, Knowledge SUCCESS and FP2030 hosted the fourth session in the fourth module of the Connecting Conversations series: Celebrating the Diversity of Young People, Finding New Opportunities to Address Challenges, Building New Partnerships. This particular session focused on how to ensure that young people from sexual and gender minorities have their SRH needs
Improving Access to Reproductive and Maternal Health Services
The Uzazi Uzima Project's work to build the capacity of healthcare workers to provide high-quality services has improved access to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health services—including family planning—in northern Tanzania's Simiyu Region.
Le maintien de l’utilisation de la contraception chez les jeunes en Afrique de l’Ouest
Ce dialogue politique virtuel a discutait les obstacles à l’utilisation durable de la contraception chez les jeunes et à créer des opportunités de collaboration entre les organisations dirigées par des jeunes, les journalistes et les jeunes chercheurs.
Sustaining Youth Contraceptive Use in West Africa
PACE convened a two-hour virtual policy dialogue on youth contraceptive discontinuation in West Africa on May 26, 2021. The event aimed to increase regional policymakers’ commitment to addressing the barriers to sustained contraceptive use among youth and forge collaboration opportunities for youth-led organizations, journalists, and young researchers.
How Does Gender Affect Knowledge Management?
Gender and gender dynamics affect knowledge management (KM) in complex ways. Knowledge SUCCESS's Gender Analysis revealed many challenges arising from the interplay between gender and KM. This post shares highlights from the Gender Analysis; offers recommendations for overcoming key obstacles and creating a more gender-equitable KM environment for global health programs, particularly in family planning and