Updates on the Lagos State Interfaith Public Health Advocacy Lagos (IPHAL) Ac...NigeriaFamilyPlannin
Presented at the Interfaith Preconference of the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference by Dr. Mrs Ajoke Sariyu Ashiru, Chairperson, Interfaith Public Health Advocacy Lagos.
BAUCHI STATE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR CHANGE - ADVOCACY CORE GROUP (SBC-ACG) NigeriaFamilyPlannin
Presented at the Interfaith Preconference of the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference by Hon. Justice (rtd) Alhaji Abdullahi Yakubu Marafa, Former Grand Ghadi of Bauchi, represented by Uztaz Suleiman.
Karen Sichinga, Chair of the African Christian Health Associations Platform and Executive Director of the Churches Health Association of Zambia discusses how faith-based organizations in Africa provide family planning and work with faith leaders to increase demand.
Lauren Van Enk of the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University presents a study of the involvement of faith-based organizations in family planning, discussing how motivations for involvement in family planning differ among actors, and similarities and differences among FBOs and secular organizations.
Presented at the Interfaith Preconference of the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference by Sheik Dr. Hafiz Sani Abdullahi, Co-Chair Kano Interfaith Forum, as represented by Mallam Ahmad Tijjani.
Dr. Ahmed Ragab, Professor of Reproductive Health at Al Azhar University in Egypt presents how the university is working with Islamic leaders through it's "caravan" approach to educate and change attitudes on family planning, gender issues and reproductive health.
This 3-year strategic action plan aims to improve lives, increase resources, raise awareness, and strengthen the organization. The key goals are:
1) Improve lives of 75,000 people through needs assessments and ensuring funded initiatives have measurable outcomes.
2) Increase annual funding by 4% each year through workplace campaigns, leadership giving, and new funding sources.
3) Raise awareness of their impact through a marketing plan utilizing various media and increased social media presence.
4) Strengthen governance, staffing, facilities, and partnerships to accomplish the strategic goals.
Aneotah Egbe: Religious Leaders as Catalyst for Change in Family Planning Rel...GetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
Updates on the Lagos State Interfaith Public Health Advocacy Lagos (IPHAL) Ac...NigeriaFamilyPlannin
Presented at the Interfaith Preconference of the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference by Dr. Mrs Ajoke Sariyu Ashiru, Chairperson, Interfaith Public Health Advocacy Lagos.
BAUCHI STATE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR CHANGE - ADVOCACY CORE GROUP (SBC-ACG) NigeriaFamilyPlannin
Presented at the Interfaith Preconference of the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference by Hon. Justice (rtd) Alhaji Abdullahi Yakubu Marafa, Former Grand Ghadi of Bauchi, represented by Uztaz Suleiman.
Karen Sichinga, Chair of the African Christian Health Associations Platform and Executive Director of the Churches Health Association of Zambia discusses how faith-based organizations in Africa provide family planning and work with faith leaders to increase demand.
Lauren Van Enk of the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University presents a study of the involvement of faith-based organizations in family planning, discussing how motivations for involvement in family planning differ among actors, and similarities and differences among FBOs and secular organizations.
Presented at the Interfaith Preconference of the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference by Sheik Dr. Hafiz Sani Abdullahi, Co-Chair Kano Interfaith Forum, as represented by Mallam Ahmad Tijjani.
Dr. Ahmed Ragab, Professor of Reproductive Health at Al Azhar University in Egypt presents how the university is working with Islamic leaders through it's "caravan" approach to educate and change attitudes on family planning, gender issues and reproductive health.
This 3-year strategic action plan aims to improve lives, increase resources, raise awareness, and strengthen the organization. The key goals are:
1) Improve lives of 75,000 people through needs assessments and ensuring funded initiatives have measurable outcomes.
2) Increase annual funding by 4% each year through workplace campaigns, leadership giving, and new funding sources.
3) Raise awareness of their impact through a marketing plan utilizing various media and increased social media presence.
4) Strengthen governance, staffing, facilities, and partnerships to accomplish the strategic goals.
Aneotah Egbe: Religious Leaders as Catalyst for Change in Family Planning Rel...GetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
This document summarizes a study on relations between NGOs, the Afghan government, and communities. It finds tensions exist in all three relationships. NGOs face challenges working with a weak government and sharing space with military actors. They struggle to balance independence with supporting government programs. Government places bureaucratic demands on NGOs but responds slowly. Communities resent some NGOs for poor community involvement and lack of long-term vision. The study examines these dynamics across 3 provinces to understand factors shaping attitudes in different contexts. It aims to challenge all parties to improve cooperation for the benefit of Afghan people.
The document discusses strategies to improve nutrition for mothers and children in the first 1,000 days through community initiatives. It outlines four strategic focus areas: 1) providing training on infant and young child feeding, 2) economic empowerment for young mothers, 3) establishing a community radio hub with nutrition information, and 4) conducting research and documentation. The strategies aim to increase awareness, access healthcare and nutrition, and ultimately improve child and maternal health outcomes.
This document provides an overview of the environmental health work of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit in 2009. It discusses research being conducted on emerging environmental health hazards like mercury, flame retardants and plastics. It outlines promotion of air quality through idling reduction campaigns and partnership in a regional air quality group. Climate change adaptation is also addressed through a review of weather safety practices and climate impacts on planned events. A pilot project aims to reduce child exposure to hazards in daycare. Sustainable business practices are being integrated within the health unit's operations.
Yakubu Usman Abubakar: Using Existing Community Structures to Make Family Pla...GetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
Uduak Ananaba: Getting Governments to Mobilize Locally Owned Resources for Su...GetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
CSI that Works ECD Research Report final Oct 2014Silvester Hwenha
This document provides an overview of early childhood development (ECD) in South Africa, including key findings from research on ECD interventions funded by corporate social investment. It finds that while access to ECD services and children's health have improved, over 50% of children still live in poverty with inadequate access to necessities. The document examines several case studies of ECD programs and identifies lessons learned, such as supporting home-based models, training ECD practitioners, and promoting partnerships. It recommends that corporate social investment focus on holistic ECD programs, outreach to complement center-based services, infrastructure development, and maternal and child nutrition.
Monitoring and Evaluation Proposal for the Jordanian Ministry of Social Devel...Janae Bushman
This document proposes training NGOs in Jordan in monitoring and evaluation to build their management capacity. It would help NGOs produce results-based data for funding proposals, become more effective service providers, and increase transparency. The training would have 3 phases: building support for data collection, providing skills training, and using data for accountability and expanding programs. The goal is to strengthen NGOs as partners for sustainable development and poverty reduction in Jordan.
The document summarizes the results of a survey of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Serbia in 2011. Some key findings include:
- Over 60% of registered CSOs work in social services, culture/media/recreation, and environmental protection.
- The majority of CSOs are located in Vojvodina (37%) and Belgrade (30%).
- 52% of CSOs were established after 2000, while 30% were established before 1990.
- Most CSOs have 5-10 active persons and budgets under €20,000.
- CSOs primarily use the internet for communication and information, though one third lack computer/internet access.
Titilola Munkail: Coordination as a Viable Tool Towards Achieving Integrated ...GetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
Joining Your Local Interagency Coordinating Council in MichiganEarly On Michigan
In Michigan, There are 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) in Michigan that provide Early On® services to infants, toddlers, and their families. Each ISD has a Local Interagency Coordinating Council. The LICC advises the intermediate school district in the provision of Early On services to infants, toddlers, and their families. Each LICC meets a minimum of four times per year.
Maximizing Human Capital by Aligning Investments in Health and EducationHFG Project
There is a strong evidence base that identifies strategic investments in health and education across the life course that can maximize human capital development. Key opportunities exist during prenatal development and the first 1000 days, early childhood, school-age years, and adolescence to deliver cost-effective interventions that improve both health and education outcomes. Current global investments are imbalanced and miss opportunities for synergies between sectors. Coordinating health and education efforts, especially during school-age years, could enhance returns on investments and help populations reach their full potential.
This report summarizes oversight activities conducted for a youth development project in FATA/FR regions of Pakistan. Data was collected through questionnaires with government officials from social welfare, youth culture & sports departments. The report analyzes responses on objectives, achievements and interventions for youth. It finds that objectives include skills development, education promotion, and financial support. Major achievements reported were trainings and workshops. Monitoring approaches were found to be mostly non-participatory. The report recommends a focus on education, empowerment and entrepreneurship for sustainability of youth interventions.
Mark Webster Pathways to development through Local Faith CommunitiesDevelopment Futures
The document discusses pathways to development through local faith communities. It notes that international trends favor increased engagement of faith groups in development. Specifically, it mentions faith groups' influence, reach in delivering health services, and potential contributions in areas like capacity building, cross-sector alliances, resilience, and effectiveness. The document also emphasizes the need for evidence about faith-based activity and contributions to inform policymaking and best practices.
The document discusses UNFPA's partnerships with faith-based organizations and religious leaders in several Asia-Pacific countries to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights. In Bangladesh, UNFPA works with religious leaders through "Community Support Groups" to promote providing sexual and reproductive health information to adolescents. Religious leaders' involvement conveys community acceptance and compliance with Sharia law. The project aims to prevent gender-based violence and child marriage by engaging leaders at the local level.
Obasesam Edet: Effective Participation of Religious Leaders in FPGetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
Muslim Faith Leaders as Family Planning Champions: An Experience from KenyaJSI
This poster was presented at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Kigali, Rwanda in November 2018.
World Vision is implementing a USAID-funded Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancies/Family Planning (HTSP/FP) Project through a grant from the Advancing Partners & Communities Project (APC) in Northeastern Kenya in Garba Tulla. Mothers attending antenatal and maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) services are responsive to discussions about HTSP and receiving voluntary FP care. Reaching male partners who accompany their wives at MNCH and antenatal visits is also an opportunity to provide men with FP counseling and contraceptive methods. The project aims to increase access to and demand for voluntary FP care through integrating FP/HTSP into MNCH care and promoting male and religious leader involvement in related discussions. By working with the Ministry of Health (MOH) at five health facilities, the project has supported 120 community health volunteers and rolled out a strategy to engage men and religious leaders to strengthen demand and use voluntary FP methods. FP information and services were also provided at MNCH, antenatal, and postnatal visits.
Female Community Health Volunteers in Nepal: What We Know and Steps Going For...JSI
Presented by Leela Khanal, Project Director, JSI/Chlorhexidine Navi Care Program, at a USAID brown bag meeting on July 20, 2016.
The presentation shows the results of the recent Nepal Female Community Health Volunteer (FCHV) National Survey which was funded by USAID, UNICEF, and Save the Children, and conducted by Advancing Partners & Communities in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Population. It collected updated information on FCHV work profiles, the services they provide, and the support they receive from different levels of the health system. In addition, the survey set out to understand FCHV motivational factors, and how FCHVs are perceived by the communities that they serve. The ultimate goal of the survey was to identify possible suggestions for policy change or other strategies to sustain the FCHV program in Nepal.
At the 2016 CCIH Annual Conference, Andrea Kaufmann of World Vision International discussed the role of faith leaders in communities and how faith leaders can be very influential in increasing the use of family planning.
The Philippine Family Planning Program has evolved over 38 years from focusing on fertility reduction to emphasizing reproductive health and rights. It aims to provide universal access to reproductive health services with family planning as the flagship program. The program's goals are to reduce unmet need for modern family planning, attain desired family size, and improve maternal and child health outcomes. It utilizes strategies like community education, expanding access to contraceptives, and partnerships between government and NGOs. The document also describes specific family planning methods, including natural family planning which involves observing cervical mucus changes to determine fertile periods.
Evidence drivers for effective partnerships between faith groups and public s...achapkenya
This document discusses evidence for effective partnerships between faith groups and the public sector to advance universal health coverage and end extreme poverty. It outlines opportunities for faith groups to strengthen partnerships by documenting health assets and outcomes, collaborating across denominations, and demonstrating impact among the poorest. The Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities is highlighted as a platform to share evidence on immunization, resilience, gender-based violence, capacity building, and maternal and HIV health. Recommendations include improving the evidence base on faith group contributions, scaling collaboration, and making the case for faith group engagement to national plans.
This document summarizes a study on relations between NGOs, the Afghan government, and communities. It finds tensions exist in all three relationships. NGOs face challenges working with a weak government and sharing space with military actors. They struggle to balance independence with supporting government programs. Government places bureaucratic demands on NGOs but responds slowly. Communities resent some NGOs for poor community involvement and lack of long-term vision. The study examines these dynamics across 3 provinces to understand factors shaping attitudes in different contexts. It aims to challenge all parties to improve cooperation for the benefit of Afghan people.
The document discusses strategies to improve nutrition for mothers and children in the first 1,000 days through community initiatives. It outlines four strategic focus areas: 1) providing training on infant and young child feeding, 2) economic empowerment for young mothers, 3) establishing a community radio hub with nutrition information, and 4) conducting research and documentation. The strategies aim to increase awareness, access healthcare and nutrition, and ultimately improve child and maternal health outcomes.
This document provides an overview of the environmental health work of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit in 2009. It discusses research being conducted on emerging environmental health hazards like mercury, flame retardants and plastics. It outlines promotion of air quality through idling reduction campaigns and partnership in a regional air quality group. Climate change adaptation is also addressed through a review of weather safety practices and climate impacts on planned events. A pilot project aims to reduce child exposure to hazards in daycare. Sustainable business practices are being integrated within the health unit's operations.
Yakubu Usman Abubakar: Using Existing Community Structures to Make Family Pla...GetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
Uduak Ananaba: Getting Governments to Mobilize Locally Owned Resources for Su...GetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
CSI that Works ECD Research Report final Oct 2014Silvester Hwenha
This document provides an overview of early childhood development (ECD) in South Africa, including key findings from research on ECD interventions funded by corporate social investment. It finds that while access to ECD services and children's health have improved, over 50% of children still live in poverty with inadequate access to necessities. The document examines several case studies of ECD programs and identifies lessons learned, such as supporting home-based models, training ECD practitioners, and promoting partnerships. It recommends that corporate social investment focus on holistic ECD programs, outreach to complement center-based services, infrastructure development, and maternal and child nutrition.
Monitoring and Evaluation Proposal for the Jordanian Ministry of Social Devel...Janae Bushman
This document proposes training NGOs in Jordan in monitoring and evaluation to build their management capacity. It would help NGOs produce results-based data for funding proposals, become more effective service providers, and increase transparency. The training would have 3 phases: building support for data collection, providing skills training, and using data for accountability and expanding programs. The goal is to strengthen NGOs as partners for sustainable development and poverty reduction in Jordan.
The document summarizes the results of a survey of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Serbia in 2011. Some key findings include:
- Over 60% of registered CSOs work in social services, culture/media/recreation, and environmental protection.
- The majority of CSOs are located in Vojvodina (37%) and Belgrade (30%).
- 52% of CSOs were established after 2000, while 30% were established before 1990.
- Most CSOs have 5-10 active persons and budgets under €20,000.
- CSOs primarily use the internet for communication and information, though one third lack computer/internet access.
Titilola Munkail: Coordination as a Viable Tool Towards Achieving Integrated ...GetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
Joining Your Local Interagency Coordinating Council in MichiganEarly On Michigan
In Michigan, There are 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) in Michigan that provide Early On® services to infants, toddlers, and their families. Each ISD has a Local Interagency Coordinating Council. The LICC advises the intermediate school district in the provision of Early On services to infants, toddlers, and their families. Each LICC meets a minimum of four times per year.
Maximizing Human Capital by Aligning Investments in Health and EducationHFG Project
There is a strong evidence base that identifies strategic investments in health and education across the life course that can maximize human capital development. Key opportunities exist during prenatal development and the first 1000 days, early childhood, school-age years, and adolescence to deliver cost-effective interventions that improve both health and education outcomes. Current global investments are imbalanced and miss opportunities for synergies between sectors. Coordinating health and education efforts, especially during school-age years, could enhance returns on investments and help populations reach their full potential.
This report summarizes oversight activities conducted for a youth development project in FATA/FR regions of Pakistan. Data was collected through questionnaires with government officials from social welfare, youth culture & sports departments. The report analyzes responses on objectives, achievements and interventions for youth. It finds that objectives include skills development, education promotion, and financial support. Major achievements reported were trainings and workshops. Monitoring approaches were found to be mostly non-participatory. The report recommends a focus on education, empowerment and entrepreneurship for sustainability of youth interventions.
Mark Webster Pathways to development through Local Faith CommunitiesDevelopment Futures
The document discusses pathways to development through local faith communities. It notes that international trends favor increased engagement of faith groups in development. Specifically, it mentions faith groups' influence, reach in delivering health services, and potential contributions in areas like capacity building, cross-sector alliances, resilience, and effectiveness. The document also emphasizes the need for evidence about faith-based activity and contributions to inform policymaking and best practices.
The document discusses UNFPA's partnerships with faith-based organizations and religious leaders in several Asia-Pacific countries to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights. In Bangladesh, UNFPA works with religious leaders through "Community Support Groups" to promote providing sexual and reproductive health information to adolescents. Religious leaders' involvement conveys community acceptance and compliance with Sharia law. The project aims to prevent gender-based violence and child marriage by engaging leaders at the local level.
Obasesam Edet: Effective Participation of Religious Leaders in FPGetItTogetherNG
This abstract was presented by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) at the 6th Nigeria Family Planning Conference which happened in Abuja from December 7 - 11, 2020.
Muslim Faith Leaders as Family Planning Champions: An Experience from KenyaJSI
This poster was presented at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Kigali, Rwanda in November 2018.
World Vision is implementing a USAID-funded Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancies/Family Planning (HTSP/FP) Project through a grant from the Advancing Partners & Communities Project (APC) in Northeastern Kenya in Garba Tulla. Mothers attending antenatal and maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) services are responsive to discussions about HTSP and receiving voluntary FP care. Reaching male partners who accompany their wives at MNCH and antenatal visits is also an opportunity to provide men with FP counseling and contraceptive methods. The project aims to increase access to and demand for voluntary FP care through integrating FP/HTSP into MNCH care and promoting male and religious leader involvement in related discussions. By working with the Ministry of Health (MOH) at five health facilities, the project has supported 120 community health volunteers and rolled out a strategy to engage men and religious leaders to strengthen demand and use voluntary FP methods. FP information and services were also provided at MNCH, antenatal, and postnatal visits.
Female Community Health Volunteers in Nepal: What We Know and Steps Going For...JSI
Presented by Leela Khanal, Project Director, JSI/Chlorhexidine Navi Care Program, at a USAID brown bag meeting on July 20, 2016.
The presentation shows the results of the recent Nepal Female Community Health Volunteer (FCHV) National Survey which was funded by USAID, UNICEF, and Save the Children, and conducted by Advancing Partners & Communities in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Population. It collected updated information on FCHV work profiles, the services they provide, and the support they receive from different levels of the health system. In addition, the survey set out to understand FCHV motivational factors, and how FCHVs are perceived by the communities that they serve. The ultimate goal of the survey was to identify possible suggestions for policy change or other strategies to sustain the FCHV program in Nepal.
At the 2016 CCIH Annual Conference, Andrea Kaufmann of World Vision International discussed the role of faith leaders in communities and how faith leaders can be very influential in increasing the use of family planning.
The Philippine Family Planning Program has evolved over 38 years from focusing on fertility reduction to emphasizing reproductive health and rights. It aims to provide universal access to reproductive health services with family planning as the flagship program. The program's goals are to reduce unmet need for modern family planning, attain desired family size, and improve maternal and child health outcomes. It utilizes strategies like community education, expanding access to contraceptives, and partnerships between government and NGOs. The document also describes specific family planning methods, including natural family planning which involves observing cervical mucus changes to determine fertile periods.
Evidence drivers for effective partnerships between faith groups and public s...achapkenya
This document discusses evidence for effective partnerships between faith groups and the public sector to advance universal health coverage and end extreme poverty. It outlines opportunities for faith groups to strengthen partnerships by documenting health assets and outcomes, collaborating across denominations, and demonstrating impact among the poorest. The Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities is highlighted as a platform to share evidence on immunization, resilience, gender-based violence, capacity building, and maternal and HIV health. Recommendations include improving the evidence base on faith group contributions, scaling collaboration, and making the case for faith group engagement to national plans.
1) The document summarizes a project in Northern Nigeria aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes through strengthening the health system and increasing immunization rates.
2) The project, called PRRINN-MNCH, was funded by the UK and Norway and worked with state governments to establish human resources units, cost essential health services, and boost community engagement to increase service utilization.
3) Early results showed immunization rates doubled and increased four-fold where community engagement occurred, though starting from a low base. Maternal and child health also saw discernible progress, but the author notes reconciling global goals with local interests and engaging all levels of society were still a work in progress.
10 year strategy & three year priorities 2013-2022Dr Lendy Spires
This document outlines the 10-year strategy and 3-year priorities of Population Action International (PAI) to close the global gap in access to family planning and reproductive health services. PAI's mission is to promote universal access to these services through research, advocacy, and partnerships. Over 10 years, PAI aims to double annual funding for family planning, establish supportive policies, and strengthen its own organizational capacity. In the next 3 years, PAI will focus on expanding advocacy in priority countries, increasing funding and supportive policies, and boosting its effectiveness and capacity.
‘Every year, 9.2 million young children (including 3.7 million newborns) and 536,000 mothers die during pregnancy and childbirth, while approximately 76 million unintended pregnancies occur worldwide. The need for strengthened family planning efforts is imperative if the MDGs are to be achieved
The document discusses the importance of family planning in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) related to reducing child mortality and improving maternal health. It notes that family planning can help reduce unintended pregnancies and slow population growth, making it easier and more affordable to achieve the MDGs. The document then provides background on Nigeria's demographic and family planning situation, and discusses how the NURHI project aims to increase access to and use of modern contraceptives in urban areas through integrated supply and demand initiatives.
Mona Sinha, UNICEF - A social movement to end child marriage and dowry in Bih...POSHAN
Presentation made at an IFPRI event on "What Lies Beneath:
Women’s and Girls’ Wellbeing as a Critical Underpinning of India’s Nutritional Challenge" on December 10, 2018, in New Delhi
Nigeria National Social and behavior Change Strategy for infant and young chi...Dominique Thaly
This document presents Nigeria's National Social and Behavioural Change Communication Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) from 2016-2020. It aims to improve IYCF practices like early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for six months, and appropriate complementary feeding, in order to reduce chronic malnutrition among young children. The strategy was developed through stakeholder workshops and emphasizes community participation, capacity building, communication, social mobilization and advocacy to promote recommended IYCF behaviors. It outlines strategic approaches, roles and an operational plan to guide implementation over five years.
Uganda experience by Dr Patrick Kerchan, UPMBachapkenya
The document summarizes three family planning projects implemented by the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) and the involvement of religious leaders. It discusses:
1) UPMB runs a network of 278 health facilities, serving mostly rural populations, and began focusing on strengthening family planning in 2013.
2) The projects trained 185 religious leaders to deliver accurate family planning messages and refer clients to health centers, increasing facility referrals three-fold.
3) Religious leaders now act as ambassadors by educating communities and creating platforms for health workers, changing attitudes towards family planning.
At the 2016 CCIH Annual Conference, Reverend Cesar Ahouantchede of Espoir de la Famille in Benin explains how the organization works with religious leader in Benin to increase family planning use.
Health Empowerment for You (HEY) is an evidence-based cancer and chronic disease prevention curriculum developed with and for First Nations to promote healthy living and reduce incidences of disease. FSIN worked in partnership with a diverse group of stakeholders from both Manitoba and Saskatchewan to develop an innovative culturally relevant training curriculum that integrates First Nations history and culture with primary and secondary prevention strategies for cancer and chronic disease.
We had an excellent year in 2019. We were able to consolidate our organisation as one which acts to strengthen several local and international systems involved in providing care to mothers.
Please read more in this latest Annual Report!
In this interactive session, known as a Flash Presentation, speakers gave a brief PowerPoint presentation followed by a poster session and Q&A. Speakers included Lebo Mothae, Mpub, Executive Director, Christian Health Association of Lesotho; Generose Mulokozi, PhD, ASTUTE Team Leader, IMA World Health; Wilma Mui, MPH, Program Associate, World Faiths Development Dialogue; Norest Hama, MSc, Health Technical Manager, World Vision International Zimbabwe; and Simon Ssentongo, BS Econ and Stats, Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau.
Similar to Leading With Demand and Advocacy by Dr. Mojisola Odeku (20)
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
Monitoring Health for the SDGs - Global Health Statistics 2024 - WHOChristina Parmionova
The 2024 World Health Statistics edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work. It also highlights the findings from the Global health estimates 2021, notably the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
Preliminary findings _OECD field visits to ten regions in the TSI EU mining r...OECDregions
Preliminary findings from OECD field visits for the project: Enhancing EU Mining Regional Ecosystems to Support the Green Transition and Secure Mineral Raw Materials Supply.
Leading With Demand and Advocacy by Dr. Mojisola Odeku
1. The Future of Family Planning in
Nigeria:
Leading With Advocacy and Demand
The Nigeria Urban Reproductive Health Initiative Experience
November 2020
Dr. Mojisola Odeku
Portfolio Director, JHUCCP Nigeria
2. WHAT and HOW
people THINK about
family planning and
what they believe
OTHERS think about
family planning
predicts their
decision to use family
planning
3. The FP Situation when NURHI
Started (in 2009)
3
20%Of married women wanted to delay of stop child
bearing but were not using modern contraception
Only 9.7% Of married women were using
modern contraception
Reasons ranged from myths and misconceptions
to socio-cultural/community barriers
Data Source: NDHS 2008
4. Leading with
Advocacy: The
NURHI 2 Experience
Promoting dialogue on family
planning – from the national,
state and local government
levels all the way to
community and household
levels – is critical to
legitimizing open dialogue and
creating a supportive policy
environment for family
planning.
4NURHI 2 Advocacy Pillars
5. NURHI’s Advocacy Work
• Built transformational leaders for
advancement of family planning in the faith-
based communities
• Fostered community ownership of family
planning and the FP advocacy agenda
• Improved political commitments, governance
and accountability at state and local
government levels;
• Shifted the attitudes and mindset of key
stakeholders for effective leadership and
ownership of high impact practices
• Established mechanisms for sustainable and
impactful family planning environment for
Nigeria beyond FP2020
5
6. 6
Innovative
Faith-based
Advocacy
Created alliances with notable leaders of the
two major faiths in Nigeria, through the
establishment of Interfaith Forums, to achieve
a sustainable supportive environment for
increased use of modern FP methods.
NURHI recognized the
crucial role of religious
leaders in influencing
individual and household
decisions, including
decisions about
contraceptive use.
7. Reported reasons for non-use of contraceptives in Lagos and
Kano
7
% of women who said they cannot use
contraceptives if their religious leaders
did not think so/does not support
3.8
4.1
10
7.7
10
1.2
2.3
4.4
4.9
3.2
Religious
prohibition
Respondent
Opposes
Fear of side effects
Patner Opposes
Up to God
Lagos Kano
Why working with Religious leaders is key…
Source: NURHI2 Flexi-track Survey for Lagos, Feb 2020; TCI Flexitrack Survey for Kano, April 2019
8. NURHI 2 deployed the science of advocacy in its work
with religious leaders and generated evidence of a
relationship between increased contraceptive use and
faith-based advocacy 8
9. Exposure to Religious Leaders speaking positively about
Family Planning
51.7
36.1
41.141.5 40.5
36.3
Kaduna Lagos Oyo
Exposed Not exposed
Modern Contraceptive Use is Higher Among
Women Who are Exposed To Religious Leaders
Speaking in Support of FP Than those Not
Exposed
Source: NURHI2 Flexi-track Survey, Sept. 2018 (Round 4)
58.4
49.3 51.3
43.2
46.5 44
Kaduna Lagos Oyo
Exposed Not exposed
Modern Contraceptive Use is Higher Among
Men who are Exposed to Religious Leaders
Speaking in Support of FP than Those Not
Exposed
10. 10
Other Key Accomplishments…
FAMILY PLANNING/
CHILDBIRTH
SPACING
CHRISTIAN
SERMON NOTE
ON
May 2017
ÿ
wives and children including their sexual/reproductive health and CBSIFP issues.
(Eph. 5:25,28; Provo 25:28).
? Become educated on issues pertaining to reproductive health, safe motherhood and
Childbirth Spacing/Family Planning.
? Accompany your wives to the clinic for ante natal, childbirth and post-delivery care
and services; including adequate provision of resources and plans for any
emergency thereof; "So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own
bodies" (Ephesians 5 :28a). "He who loves his wife loves himself" (Proverbs 25 :28).
? Live out exemplary chaste lifestyle in the family (Malachi 2: 10-14; 1Cor. 6: 18-20;
1 Cor. 3:16-20).
ÿ Wives: Take care of your life and health by embracing CBS/FPas a virtuous woman.
This means that you should take personal responsibility to ensure you are healthy to
be able to take care of the family.
? Acquire basic knowledge and skills to maintain personal health and manage your
reproductive functions including knowing early warning signs and where to seek
help (Prov. 31: 10-31).
? Live out exemplary chaste lifestyle in the family (Malachi 2: 10-14; 1Cor. 6: 18-20;
1 Cor. 3: 16-20).
? Youth & Unmarried Adults: Learn about your sexuality; and adopt chaste, healthy
and holy lifestyle.
? Know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (l Cor. 6: 18-20);
? Marriage is honourable and bed undefiled (Heb. 13:4; Eph. 5: 1-3).
? Children & Teenagers: Learn age-appropriate messages on reproductive health and
chaste lifestyle;
? Develop refusal skills to avoid peer pressure and risky sexual, social behaviours;
and
? Grow in spirituality. Provo 4:20-22; 2Timothy 2:22; and 1 Cor. 6: 18-20.
God is the master family planner from creation. It is thus imperative for husband and
wife to follow God's example in procreation by prayerfully planning the timing and
spacing of the children they want. (1 Tim. 3:4; 1Cor. 14:40). Every member of the family
stands to benefit from Childbirth Spacing/Family planning based on faith and factual
information. Choose life, choose health. Visit your health care provider for family
planning needs.
Husbands: Show leadership, and take charge of the health and wellbeing of your
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By working with religious
leaders, training and re-orienting
them about family planning with
guidance from the Holy books,
they became
champions, speaking
openly and publicly about FP and
encouraging its practice among
their congregations
• Development of Faith-based advocacy handbooks,
sermon notes and Budget Tracking Tools
• Inter-faith Platforms in Kaduna, Lagos and Oyo are now
registered as independent faith-based platforms
advocating for FP/CBS
• The Federal Ministry of Health is increasingly responsive
to supporting faith-based dialogues
• Interfaith platforms exist in all NURHI 2 and TCI project
states.
• Other projects such as Breakthrough Action, CHAI, Marie
Stopes have also adopted the NURHI Interfaith model to
advance dialogues on faith issues in relation to FP/CBS.
Faith-based advocacy handbooks
11. Established functional
Budget lines and
budgetary expenditures
on FP
Strengthened capacity of
state and LGA actors on
budgeting and budget
monitoring and analysis
(The Budget Tracking
Team)
Strengthened
coordination and
accountability for FP at
state and LGA levels
through establishment of
functional RH/FP
Technical Working
Groups
Promoted Annual
Operational Planning
mechanisms to engender
ownership and
institutionalization of the
Costed Implementation
Plan by the state
Ministry of Health
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Impactful Advocacy for Policy Change
Over 280m Naira
released for FP
across NURHI 2
States
280,994,338
Source: NURHI Program Management Information System
12. Media-based
Advocacy
• Alliances with media
representatives increased
accurate coverage and
compelling stories about family
planning
• Established Media forums
also serve as a mechanism for
holding government
accountable
12Media trained to report on FP, population, and health
13. Advocacy Core
Groups:
A Sustainable Platform for Impactful
Policy Dialogues
• Designed innovative advocacy platforms(ACG) led by of committed community
members in 2010 which is being leveraged by other partners
• Advocate for increased visibility and investment for family planning
• Received intensive capacity building to develop skills on:
• SMART Advocacy
• Resource mobilization
• Organizational and strategic plan development
• Budget tracking, monitoring and analysis
• Succession planning, etc. 13
14. Key Achievements
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Massive improvement in FP/CBS environment with improved investment,
public discourse and acceptance
Budget lines were established at the State and LGA levels for FP/CBS.
Budgetary allocations and expenditures were improved for FP at the State and
LGAs;
Policy makers became more supportive and responsive to FP/CBS;
Community based structures e.g. Ward Development Committee became
more empowered in voice and accountability. Improved engagement by
community leaders with LGA policy makers.
ACGs registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as independent
Civil Society Organizations
16. Current FP Situation in Nigeria
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36%Total demand for family planning among currently
married women
34% Satisfied by modern methods
Unmet need is higheramong sexually active unmarried
women (48%) than among currently married women (19%)
Data Source: NDHS 2018
Low Demand…
High Unmet Need…
17. The NURHI 2 Experience
• NURHI 2 is founded on the idea that when
demand for family planning increases, supply rises
to meet the demand.
• Ideation Theory was used to design effective
messages and approaches to target key
motivational factors that influence behaviour.
• This applies similarly to service providers, whose
quality of service is influenced by their own ideas
and feelings about family planning.
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18. Generating Demand through an Integrated, Multi-
Channeled Communication Campaign
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Mass Media Campaign
Radio: Entertainment
Education and Spots
Television: Newman
Street, Minidrama series
Spots
Social Mobilization
Key Life Events
Community Dialogues
Neighborhood
Campaigns
Branded Materials
Below the Line Materials
Job Aids
19. Social Media
(Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
Instagram, WhatsApp)
Websites
(YouTube Channel, Medium Blog,
nurhi.org, Getittogether.ng)
Mobile Apps and
others services
(My Family Planning Guide, 321 Service)
Digital Media Engagement
20. Positioning FP as a Natural Part of Life
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Spreading the good news
of family planning at Key
Life Events (e.g. Naming
ceremonies)
24. Rejection of
Myths and
Misconceptions
Between 2016 and 2018/2020,
Women who reject most myths about
FP, increased by 4.8 percentage
points in NURHI 2 States
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Source: NURHI 2 Program Management Information System
25. Perceived Self-Efficacy
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Between 2016 and 2018/2020,
Women with perceived self-efficacy
to use FP increased by 4.3
percentage points in NURHI 2
States
Source: NURHI 2 Program Management Information System
27. 27
Decreased provider
restriction practices for
Injectables, Implants and
IUDs
Significant Decrease in Provider Bias
82.6 75.2
36
53.2 55
65.7 62.5
13.5
25.6
49.3
Minimum Age Maximum Age Marital Status Parity Consent
Baseline (2016) Follow up (2018/2020)
80.7 69.2
33.8 43.6 47.8
65.8 55.6
12.6 24.8
43.4
Minimum Age Maximum Age Marital Status Parity Consent
Baseline (2016) Follow up (2018/2020)
Implant
IUD
Injectable
78.1 72.6
35.8 44.4
60.562.5 50.6
20.8 16.9
59.7
Minimum Age Maximum Age Marital Status Parity Consent
Baseline (2016) Follow up (2018/2020)
Source: NURHI Baseline/Endine Health Facility Survey (2016/2020)
28. 28
Source: NURHI Program Management Information System
The Big Picture…
More than
1.3 million women
received contraceptive methods at NURHI 2
supported High-volume sites and Outreaches
30. • Develop targeted communication messages (e.g. radio
spots) to promote use of FP during the pandemic
• Promote use of self-care interventions (administration of
DMPA-SC)
• Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)
• Develop job aids on Infection Prevention Practices
• Deploy virtual platforms to strengthen skills of providers
• Integrate FP messages into other public health messages
at community levels and on social media
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“The COVID-19 pandemic
has caused tremendous
upheaval to health
systems around the
world, disrupting access
to family planning
information and services,
as well as sexual and
reproductive health more
broadly.”
– FP 2020
Promoting FP Use during Public Health Emergencies
31. Conclusion
• Interventions that engage key
decision makers and influential leaders
as change agents for shaping norms and
creating a supportive environment are
crucial for increasing contraceptive
uptake in Nigeria.
• Investing in evidence-based advocacy
and demand generation is critical to
improving mCPR and overall quality of
life
32. Links to Related Advocacy Documents
• :
• Christian Perspectives on Reproductive Health and Family Planning in Nigeria (English) - http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-
content/uploads/2020/11/Christian-Perspectives-In-RH-FP-in-Nigeria.pdf
• Islamic Perspective on Reproductive Health and Childbirth Spacing in Nigeria (English) - http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-
content/uploads/2020/11/Islamic-Perspectives-for-RH-CBS-in-Nigeria.pdf
• Sermon Notes on the Christian Perspectives on Reproductive Health and Family Planning in Nigeria (English) - http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-
content/uploads/2020/11/Christian-Sermon-Note-on-FP-CBS.pdf
• Sermon Notes on Islamic Perspective on Reproductive Health and Childbirth Spacing in Nigeria (English) - http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-
content/uploads/2020/11/Islamic-Sermon-Note-on-CBS-in-Nigeria.pdf
• Christian Perspectives on Reproductive Health and Family Planning in Nigeria (Hausa) - http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-
content/uploads/2020/11/Christian-Hausa-Christian-Perspectives_2019.pdf
• Islamic Perspective on Reproductive Health and Childbirth Spacing in Nigeria (Arabic) -https://nurhi-
my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/cushi_jhuccp_ng/EVdDnuDWKLJDmNjnqYfL5pIBDc42fni8jvMK6gr3OUwGZQ?e=8yUWu7
• Building Inter-Faith Alliances for Family Planning/Childbirth Spacing in Nigeria: Key Learning from Faith-based Champions, October 2017 -
http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Building-Interfaith-Alliance-for-FP-RH-in-Nigeria-2.pdf
• Guide to Setting Up and Managing Family Planning Advocacy Working Group (2017) -
• http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-content/uploads/brizy/26734/assets/images/iW=678&iH=888&oX=0&oY=0&cW=678&cH=506/Screen-Shot-
2020-11-22-at-10.03.07-PM.png
• FP2020 Faith and FP Brief
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qiHi2KzyGdS46ebX5rpFWcgEmEkxErvW/edit
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33. Links to Related Advocacy Documents
• Links to Related Advocacy Documents:
• NURHI 2 Demand Generation Strategy
• http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NURHI-2-Demand-Generation-Strategy.pdf
• How to Guide in Adopting NURHI 2 Radio Program in Other Geographies
• http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Adapting-A-Radio-Magazine-Programme-In-A-New-Geography_A-How-
to-Guide.pdf
• A How-to Guide for Implementing an effective Social Mobilization Strategy
• http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/How-to-guide.pdf
• Family Planning Myth Buster
• http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Myth-Buster-English.pdf
• Frequently Asked Questions
• http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Frequesntly-Asked-Questions-Brochure-2019.pdf
• FP Method Leaflet
• http://www.nurhi.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Family-Planning-Method-Leaflet.pdf
• Get It Together
• http://getittogether.ng/
• NURHI 2 Social Media Strategy
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JMBXFzmieig-HSPIX9UhIeTZXdf2fNAgGxSYWuz6eoE/edit?usp=sharing
•
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Editor's Notes
Across many regions in Nigeria, exposure to religious leaders speaking in favor or support of FP is critical to increasing and sustaining contraceptive use at the individual, family, and community level
Photo at the convening of Interfaith Key Learning meeting during the FP 2020 Resource group hosting in Nigeria, October 2018.
Demand is generated through messaging that
Remove stigma around FP and normalize it’s use
Encourage discussion around FP
Increase social approval for FP
Improve knowledge and perception of modern methods
WhatsApp used for building capacity of LPAY Ambassadors to enhance community level engagements