Creating a Framework for Defining Quality for HCD in ASRH Programming
Human-Centered Design (HCD) is a relatively new approach towards transforming Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) outcomes for youth and adolescents. But what does "quality" look like when applying Human-Centered Design (HCD) to Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) programming?
Le Partenariat de Ouagadougou tient son deuxième dialogue régional des jeunes
Le Partenariat de Ouagadougou (PO) a tenu la deuxième édition de son dialogue régional des jeunes du 13 au 15 septembre 2021 à Abidjan. Sous le thème " Les jeunes agissent pour populariser des normes sociales favorables à la SRA ", le PO et ses partenaires ont produit des supports de communication adaptés pour faciliter l'accès
Condoms: A Tried-and-True Family Planning Innovation
Approximately 121 million unintended pregnancies occurred each year between 2015 and 2019. When used correctly, female condoms are 95% effective at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection. Male (external) condoms provide a nearly impermeable barrier to particles the size of STI pathogens and HIV and are 98% effective at pregnancy prevention when used properly. Condoms remain
Recap: Using Social and Behavior Change to Meet Youth FP/RH Needs
On September 29, 2021, Breakthrough ACTION hosted a discussion on meeting youth family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) needs. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in three discussions that highlighted Breakthrough ACTION’s resources and knowledge on expanding youth access to FP/RH services and information.
Relationships between Youth-Led Organizations, Donors, and NGOs
On November 18, Knowledge SUCCESS and FP2030 hosted the fourth and final session in our concluding set of conversations in the Connecting Conversations series. In this session, speakers discussed critical ways to improve trust-based partnerships with youth-led organizations, donors, and NGOs to effectively improve AYSRH.
Dialogue régional des jeunes du Partenariat de Ouagadougou
Dans le cadre de la deuxième édition du dialogue régional des jeunes organisé par l’unité de coordination du Partenariat de Ouagadougou (PO), en collaboration avec les organisations membres du Think Tank Jeunes (Pathfinder, Knowledge SUCCESS, Equipop, MSI, RAES, PAI, Breakthrough Action
Scaling Up AYSRH Programs: Increasing Impact Without Affecting Quality
On November 11, Knowledge SUCCESS and FP2030 hosted the third session in our final set of conversations in the Connecting Conversations series. In this session, speakers discussed key considerations for scaling up effective and evidence-based programs to ensure that impact is far-reaching across youth populations and geographies.
Multi-Sectoral AYSRH Programming—What Works, What Doesn’t, Why it Matters
On October 28, Knowledge SUCCESS and FP2030 hosted the second session in our final set of discussions in the Connecting Conversations series. In this session, speakers explored strengths, challenges, and lessons learned in implementing multi-sectoral programming in AYSRH and why multi-sectoral approaches are key to rethinking AYSRH service provision.
AYSRH in Uganda During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disordered the livelihoods of adolescents and young people across Uganda’s communities in many ways. With the first COVID-19 wave in March 2020 came the adoption of containment measures, such as the closure of schools, movement restrictions, and self-isolation. As a result, the health and well-being of young people, especially adolescent and youth
Positive Youth Development: Young People as Assets, Allies, and Agents
On October 14, 2021, FP2030 and Knowledge SUCCESS hosted the first session in our final set of conversations in the Connecting Conversations series. In this session, speakers explored what makes Positive Youth Development (PYD) different from other adolescent and youth frameworks, and why embracing one of the central tenets of youth as assets, allies, and agents