2012 — This framework offers guidance on how research and programs can systematically identify and challenge gender-based inequalities that pose barriers to development. Integrating gender considerations into the planning, design, implementation and measurement of FHI 360’s research and programs and promoting the utilization of gender-related findings and evidence-based practices will maximize FHI 360’s contributions to development goals,…
October 2012 — FHI 360’s PMTCT standards are built on scientific evidence and expert opinions. Our standards, which are coupled with PMTCT indicators, are summarized in an action table to help program and technical managers monitor PMTCT activities and take appropriate actions as needed.
2011 — The Great Science for Girls Program Quality Tool can be used to help afterschool programs and the organizations that operate them ensure high-quality programming. Through the use of the tool, programs can learn about the strengths of their offerings, as well as identify areas to improve. The tool was created with the goal of facilitating understanding and awareness…
2004 – More than 80 Arab religious leaders agreed unanimously to respond to HIV/AIDS by signing the Cairo Declaration during the Regional Religious Leaders Colloquium in Cairo. This colloquium was coordinated by FHI 360 and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), along with the United Nations Development Programme, the Arab League and the Joint…
2001 – FHI 360 experts and the Egyptian National Blood Transfusion Service created the Safe Blood Communication Guide to improve the ability of blood bank staff to communicate effectively with potential blood donors. The guidelines cover issues such as counseling, confidentiality, types of blood donors and medical factors to consider during blood donation. The guide,…
2004 – With funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development, FHI 360 in Egypt worked with the Ministry of Health and Population and other organizations to develop a national HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STI) surveillance plan. The plan integrates biological and behavioral surveillance strategies into the national surveillance system to enhance reporting and…
2004 – FHI 360 in Egypt released an Arabic-language series of booklets about home-based care for people living with HIV or AIDS. The series was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
2004 – FHI 360 in Egypt released an Arabic and English series on voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
2004 – The Infection Control Assessment Tool for Blood Banks was used by the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population during its assessment of 21 blood banks throughout the country. Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, the tool enabled officials to understand universal precautions used in blood banks to reduce the transmission of blood-borne…