Entries by Lindsey Leslie, MSPH | Program Specialist, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Webinar Recap: Using ICT Approaches to Generate Demand for RMNCAH

Generating demand for underutilized commodities poses a challenge in any sector. But when low demand of the commodity in question is due to a lack of awareness or communication, and its short supply is a matter of life and death, how might interventions integrate information and communication technologies (ICT) to close the gap and help save lives? This […]

Upcoming Webinar: Using ICT Approaches to Generate Demand for RMNCAH

This webinar, to be held on March 9 at 9 am EST, will bring together technical experts in ICT and RMNCAH programming to share best practices and experiences in developing ICT approaches as independent programs or to strategically integrate them into existing programs where they complement RMNCAH program efforts and boost program outcomes.

Why is it Recommended to Include Men and Boys in the RMNCH Conversation?

The webinar, Transforming Gender Norms: Innovative Approaches to Working with Men and Boys for Better RMNCH, presented three comprehensive project examples for including men and boys in Reproductive Maternal Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) programming. Presenters included Jennifer Orkis MHS, from Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, who discussed how the “Aiisseeee!” campaign strategically used […]

Transforming Gender Norms: How to Include Men and Boys in Social and Behavior Change Communication Approaches for Reproductive Health

Men and boys have the potential to play a pivotal role in promoting healthy behaviors in communities around the world. However, this segment of the population is largely absent from many reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) interventions and communication strategies. In our upcoming webinar on “Transforming Gender Norms: Innovative Approaches to Working […]

Animated Video Provides Overview to RMNCH Demand Generation Resource

This new animated video from the Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (HC3) helps users navigate the wealth of information and resources available on the Demand Generation Implementation Kit for Under-Utilized, Life Saving Commodities. The implementation kit (I-Kit) is a step-by-step guide to developing communication strategies to increase demand for nine priority commodities ranging across the reproductive, maternal, newborn […]