The Role of Faith-Based Communities in Social and Behavior Change Communication Programs for Child Survival

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This webinar, presented on January 15, 2015, provided 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 Social and Behavior Communication Change (SBCC) Implementation Kit (I-Kit) to Support Faith-Based Organization Breastfeeding Interventions was noted. Speakers provided 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
  • Presentation: A Promise Renewed and the critical role of Faith-based Organizations
• Deepika Singh, Director of Programs, Religions for Peace International
  • Presentation: The Role of Faith Communities in SBCC Religions for Peace
    
• Nanle Peter Walman, Director of Programs, Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN)
  • Presentation: Using Faith-Based Assets to Improve Child Survival: The Role of Faith Communities in Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) Experiences
• Amrita Gill-Bailey, Senior Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Advisor, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs
  • Presentation: The Role of Faith Communities in Social and Behavior Change Communication for Child Survival

Recording:

A recording of the webinar can be found here.