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Globally, the number of child deaths has dropped from nearly 12 million in 1990 to 6.3 million in 2013 with many countries greatly reducing their high rates of child mortality. While this is tremendous progress, much more needs to be done. Based on a multisectoral platform to reduce preventable child deaths called A Promise Renewed, a multitude of faith-based organizations committed to “Ten Promises to Our Children,” a consensus document focusing on priority interventions related to child survival. At the family and community level specifically, faith communities have the power to raise awareness and influence attitudes, behaviors and practices, and to shape social values in line with faith-based teachings. Many of these faith communities claim the allegiance of numerous believers and bridge the divides of race, class and nationality. They have the experience of establishing and working with international partnerships, and their expertise is of benefit to global child survival efforts.
This webinar will provide insight into how to incorporate faith leaders, religious texts and other faith-based activities into social and behavior change communication (SBCC) programming to encourage healthier behaviors and systemic changes that lead to improved child survival outcomes. A new SBCC tool to support FBO-led interventions to improve optimal breastfeeding will also be noted. Speakers will provide theoretical as well as practical advice on implementing faith-based initiatives, while showcasing best practices and lessons learned.
Facilitator:
- Kathryn Bertram, Program Officer II, Health Communication Capacity Collaborative/ Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
Presenters:
- Pamela Wyville-Staples, Senior Advisor, Center for Faith Based and Community Initiatives, USAID
- Deepika Singh, Director of Programs, Religions for Peace International
- Nanle Peter Walman, Director of Programs, Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN)
- Amrita Gill-Bailey, Senior Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Advisor, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
