Recap: Striving for Equality
On October 21, 2021, Breakthrough ACTION hosted a roundtable discussion on the topic of gender and social norms. This event provided an opportunity for those working in family planning and reproductive health to learn about Breakthrough ACTION’s work addressing gender and social norms across diverse country programs and to share their own experiences.
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
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
Addressing Young People’s SRH Needs in Humanitarian Settings
On July 22, 2021, Knowledge SUCCESS and FP2030 hosted the third 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’s SRH needs are met in settings in which health
Context and Community: Developing a Sexual and Reproductive Health Program
Care 2 Communities (C2C) has developed a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education program that is tailored to its community context in Haiti. This interview with C2C’s Managing Director Racha Yehia by Development Coordinator Amanda Fata highlights why and how C2C developed the program, and how it contributes to C2C’s vision.
L’engagement des hommes: Pourquoi et comment ?
Ce webinaire a exploré des moyens pratiques d'intégrer l'engagement des hommes dans les programmes de changement social et de comportement en vue de contribuer à la transformation des normes du genre et à l'adoption des services de santé reproductive, maternelle, néonatale, et infantile.
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
Vasectomy Advocacy: The time is now
Vasectomy is a safe and effective contraceptive method that offers benefits for individuals and heterosexual couples who know they do not want to have any—or any more—children. According to Breakthrough ACTION, a USAID-funded project that develops and tests new tools for social and behavior change in family planning and reproductive health, increasing access to vasectomy would