FHI 360 will join experts, policymakers, practitioners and thought leaders from across the world to discuss the global landscape of social and behavior change at the first Africa Social & Behavior Change Summit, hosted by the African Society for Social and Behavior Change (AS-SBC). We look forward to engaging in collaborative learning at the summit, which will include live-streamed keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, on-demand workshops, virtual poster presentations and online networking sessions. Read on to learn more about our technical presence at this event.
Technical presence
Panel discussions
Panel discussion
Title: Getting to Sustainability: Launching the Blueprint for More Sustainable Social and Behavior Change Systems
Time: July 3, 5:50–6:50 p.m. EAT/10:50–11:50 a.m. Eastern
Facilitators:
- FHI 360: Emelia Benyiwaa Ainooson, Emily Bockh, Delilah Takawira, Kara Tureski
- Uganda Ministry of Health: Richard Kabanda
- University of Witwatersrand: Nicola Christofides
- Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare: Ladidi K. Bako-Aiyegbusi
Panel discussion
Title: Catalyzing the Private Sector and Centering Communities to Drive Social and Behavior Change: Innovating, Learning, and Improving in Three Countries
Time: July 4, 6:25–7:25 p.m. EAT/11:25 a.m.–12:25 p.m. Eastern
Panelists:
- FHI 360: Emelia Benyiwaa Ainooson (facilitator), Ebenezer Kye-Mensah, Delilah Takawira
- CARE Zimbabwe: Nyasha Chitaka
- Zeleman Communications, Advertising and Production: Saba Amdework
- Fana Broadcasting Corporate: Fekadu Demelash
- Ghana Health Service, Health Promotion Division: Mabel Asafo
- MullenLowe Accra: Norkor Akua Duah
- Glytime Foods: Lesly Marange
Oral presentations
Oral presentation
Title: Integrated community social and behavior change interventions: A key strategy in combating malnutrition in Kotido, Uganda
Time: July 3, 4:45–5:45 p.m. EAT/9:45–10:45 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 4
Authors: Innocent Ofwono, Barbara Nayebare, Godfrey Emina, Mudasirr Govule, Josen Kiggundu
Oral presentation
Title: Increasing early ANC attendance through targeted community outreaches in Moroto district, Karamoja Region, Uganda
Time: July 3, 4:45–5:45 p.m. EAT/9:45–10:45 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 4
Authors: Innocent Ofwono, Barbara Nayebare, Godfrey Emina, Mudasirr Govule, Josen Kiggundu
Oral presentation
Title: Utilizing contextualized risk communication and community engagement to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake amidst negatively biased influencers within 21 days in Busia district
Time: July 3, 4:45–5:45 p.m. EAT/9:45–10:45 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 7
Authors: Daniel Kasansula, Barbara Nayebare, Dr. Andrew Ocero, Mark Wananda
Oral presentation
Title: Using the Provider Change Behaviour Change initiative to improve Family Health service uptake at Kaserem Health Center IV in Kapchorwa district
Time: July 3, 4:45–5:45 p.m. EAT/9:45–10:45 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 7
Authors: Daniel Kasansula, Barbara Nayebare, Dr. Andrew Ocero, Mark Wananda
Oral presentation
Title: Innovations in teaching and learning for foundational literacy in Rwanda: Paving the way through action research for social and behaviour change
Time: July 4, 5:20–6:20 p.m. EAT/10:20–11:20 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 2
Authors: Warren Parker, Thad Pennas, Flavia Salafina
Oral presentation
Title: Level up your SBC skills for Impact: Suite of SBC Quality Tools
Time: July 4, 5:20–6:20 p.m. EAT/10:20–11:20 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 2
Authors: Khaled Mamoudou Djibo, Brian Mdawida, Lisa Sherburne, Shaneka Thurman, Kelsey Torres
Oral presentation
Title: Community-Led Initiative Boosts Male Engagement in Family Planning, Improving Uptake in Angali sub county, Lira District, Uganda
Time: July 4, 5:20–6:20 p.m. EAT/10:20–11:20 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 3
Authors: Dan Nabaasa, Frida Nakkazi, Damasco Wamboya
Oral presentation
Title: Meeting at the Crossroads: Community Ownership of Infant’s Healthy Growth
Time: July 4, 5:20–6:20 p.m. EAT/10:20–11:20 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 3
Authors: Dr. Tafangy Ambinintsoa, Elysee Ramamonjisoa
Oral presentation
Title: Family Life School: A diagnostic tool for positive change in ANC 1st trimester at Kakingol HC III, Moroto, Uganda
Time: July 4, 5:20–6:20 p.m. EAT/10:20–11:20 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 4
Authors: Barbara Nayebare, Innocent Ofwono, Godfrey Emina, Mudasirr Govule, Josen Kiggundu
Oral presentation
Title: Applying evidence for effective community engagement and empowerment to build lasting solutions to prevailing community challenges: Using SBC to promote climate adaptive approaches to address structural barriers to children’s dietary diversity in Zimbabwe
Time: July 4, 5:20–6:20 p.m. EAT/10:20–11:20 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 5
Authors: Charity Chikwiriro, Heather Chotvacs, Delilah Takawira
Oral presentation
Title: Les outils numériques révolutionnent le changement social et comportemental en matière de planification familiale – Qui est mis à l’écart ? (Digital tools are revolutionizing SBC for family planning – Who is being left out?)
Time: July 4, 5:20–6:20 p.m. EAT/10:20–11:20 a.m. Eastern
Location: Breakout Room 8
Authors: Funmilola M. Olaolorun, Nadia Téfouet, Kate Thanel, Kara Tureski, Souleymane Zoromé
Poster presentations
Poster presentation
Title: “What a Man, What a Mighty Good Man”: Engaging men as users, partners, and supporters of family planning using the Emanzi Male Engagement Model in Uganda
Format: Poster presentation
Authors: Heather Chotvacs, Peter Ddungu, Douglas Nsibambi, Ritah Tweheyo
Poster presentation
Title: Behavioral Determinant Findings from A Large-Scale RMNCAH and Malaria Survey in Ethiopia
Format: Poster presentation
Authors: Desta Kebede Desta, Jamie Greenberg, Tenaw Mengistu, Kara Tureski
Poster presentation
Title: The IMPACTful SBC Approach: Strengthening the Capacity of Subnational Actors to Plan and Co-Invest in SBC in Communities
Authors: Emily Bockh, Hibret Zeleke Getaneh, Endeshaw Tiba
Poster presentation
Title: Leveraging Emotional Drivers to Inform Cohesive, Evocative Social and Behavior Change Activity Branding
Authors: Desta Kebede Desta, Jamie Greenberg, Endeshaw Tiba, Tewodros Wubetu
Poster presentation
Title: Visualizing Change: Showcasing a Collaboration for Developing and Using a SBC Dashboard
Authors: Anbesse Badane, Debele Ayele Bedada, Desta Kebede Desta, Chala Kenenisa Edae, Damtew Yadeta Gonfa, Tolessa Kebebew Hordofa, Tenaw Mengist Zewdie
Poster presentation
Title: Exploring Barriers and Opportunities for Integrating Disability-inclusive Health Promotion Programs in Ghana: A Landscape Review
Authors: Agyeman David, Mensah Kwame, Asafo Kissiwah Mabel, Abdul-Razak Mohammed, Patience Ofosuhemaa
Poster presentation
Title: The Role of Human Centered Design (HCD) in improving Antenatal Care Services (ANC) in Acholi Region, Uganda
Authors: Barbara Nayebare, George Olanya
Poster presentation
Title: Using the Beyond Bias model to address provider biases and strengthen adolescent-responsive contraceptive service provision in Busoga region, Uganda
Authors: Diana Ankunda, Annet Naguudi, Felicity Nahataba, Diana Namatovu, Barbara Nayebare