Article Type: Story

  • From mercury to microneedles: A brief history of contraceptive innovation

    Throughout history, people have sought to manage their fertility. Some of the methods they used to prevent pregnancy were dangerous and ineffective. Others form the basis of modern contraceptive methods. Today, despite the availability of a wide range of contraceptive products, more than 200 million women who want to manage their fertility lack access to…

  • Photo story: Youth build skills in Uganda

    In 2020, 50 youth in two refugee settlements in Uganda developed skills in research, communication, advocacy, problem-solving and teamwork through their participation in the UNICEF/Uganda Youth Participatory Design and Monitoring Activity.

  • Helping displaced people by helping their community health providers

    With continued fighting between the Ethiopian Defense Force and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia continues to deteriorate, with nearly 5.2 million people in need of some level of assistance. With the growing need, FHI 360 sent in its crisis response team to set up mobile medical units and provide safe drinking…

  • Making a lasting impact on early grade reading

    When FHI 360’s Reading and Numeracy Activity (RANA) began in 2015, it was a small, early grade reading pilot in 200 schools in Nigeria. When it closed in December 2020, it had directly reached 3,390 formal and nonformal schools and collaborated with government and development partners at another 29,170 schools. Both of RANA’s original pilot…

  • Vietnam project integrates cervical cancer screening into NCD activities

    Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes, are the leading cause of death around the world, responsible for killing 41 million people each year. More than 75 percent of those deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. To help minimize the impact of NCDs in Vietnam, the Abundant Health project, funded by…

  • Motorbike drivers raise community awareness to control NTDs in Senegal

    Mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns help control and eliminate treatable, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by administering preventive medicines to large populations at risk. The World Health Organization recommends such campaigns in the fight against NTDs. In Senegal, the region of Louga has organized MDA campaigns since 2009. With support from The END Fund and implementation…

  • More than the virus: Combating COVID-19’s secondary impacts, regional stories

    The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for communities around the world. And, it has secondary impacts that will likely cause long-term harm. The pandemic has disrupted food systems, health services, education and more, and the effects of these changes will likely be felt for years to come. FHI 360 is committed to meeting the needs…

  • More than the virus: Combating COVID-19’s secondary impacts in the Asia Pacific and Central Asia regions

    The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for communities around the world. And, it has secondary impacts that will likely cause long-term harm. The disruption to food systems, health services, education and more will be felt for years to come. FHI 360 is committed to meeting the needs of people living in the regions where we…

  • Meet the Money Monsters: Cute characters help children learn financial literacy skills

    When many people think about financial education, they picture young adults learning to make sound decisions about their money. But, financial capability grows over time and should begin when children are quite young. Elementary school children can learn to have self-control and think before they act. They can understand how values, attitudes and beliefs about…

  • Filling support gaps for at-risk youth in Jamaica during pandemic-related school closures

    In March, Jamaica closed its borders and went into lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. The move helped to contain the virus, but it also shut down the country’s economy, the effects of which were especially devastating for people in low-income communities. The measures included stay-at-home orders and school closures. The resulting loss of…

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