The Trailblazing Change: Institutionalizing SBC Innovations and Advocacy webinar is the second in a five-part Breakthrough ACTION learning series designed to showcase the transformative power of social and behavior change (SBC) initiatives across the globe. During this webinar, presenters explored the integration of SBC into health and development practices at regional, national, and community levels. Read on to learn how SBC innovations align with USAID’s localization policy and serve as sustainable, cost-effective strategies to influence health behaviors and social norms.
Elevating the Power of SBC in Ouagadougou Partnership Countries
The Ouagadougou Partnership Coordination Unit has helped prioritize social and behavior change (SBC) at the regional level thanks to Breakthrough ACTION's technical assistance. For the past three years, social and behavior change has become a key focus of the Ouagadougou Partnership Annual Meetings and has now been integrated into their research agenda. Tailored technical assistance also yielded stronger inclusion of SBC in Costed Implementation Plans (CIPs) and increased SBC funding in national family planning CIP budgets.
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Niger’s National Innovation Team
Niger’s National Innovations Team is advancing public health through behavioral design. Created by Breakthrough ACTION, the team underwent extensive training to apply behavioral science to health challenges. Strengthening local capacity in behavioral design led the team to create evidence-based, scalable solutions for complex health issues in the Sahel region.
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Communities Lead the Way in Liberia
In Liberia, Health Advocacy Committees transitioned into autonomous civil society organizations to strengthen local health systems and ensure sustainability. The committees were initially established to influence social norms and drive community-led health initiatives by engaging trusted, influential leaders. Advocacy training and resource mobilization gave them the skills to operate independently. Breakthrough ACTION facilitated the process by working with them to develop governance structures, establish legal registration, and forge partnerships with other civil society groups. These efforts enabled Health Advocacy Committees to generate their own funding and continue their work beyond donor support, with nine out of 12 committees successfully evolving into civil society organizations by the end of 2023.
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Explore More Innovations
Explore more examples of Breakthrough ACTION's work to advance the field of SBC by institutionalizing and localizing innovations.
- Global Shared Agenda for SBC in Family Planning
- Making the Case for Malaria SBC: Key Messages and Actionable Steps
- Eight Principles for Strengthening Public Sector Social and Behavior Change Capacity
- Promoting Multisectoral Collaboration for Resilient Health Systems Through One Health Platforms: Lessons from Ethiopia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Zambia
- Local Solutions, Lasting Change: Nepal’s Fight Against Child, Early, and Forced Marriage
- Building Resilient Communities through Ward Development Committee Empowerment Activities in Nigeria
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Join Breakthrough ACTION for a transformative five-part webinar series, From Insight to Impact: Leveraging SBC for Sustainable Change. This series is designed to celebrate the power of social and behavior change as a catalyst for global impact. Presenters will share insights, successes, and lessons learned from Breakthrough ACTION, which has fostered locally-led, sustainable change across communities worldwide.
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