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Beatrice posted an update: The Key to Successful Community-Led Approaches in […]

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:06:32 +0300

The Key to Successful Community-Led Approaches in Public Health

The foundation of successful community-led public health interventions is based on empowerment, collaboration, and trust-building principles. These approaches emphasize the importance of community members’ voices and experiences, allowing them to take charge of their health and…

Peter posted an update: Understanding community led approaches to public […]

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:09:08 +0300

Understanding community led approaches to public health initiatives

Community-led approaches to public health interventions represent a transformative shift towards more inclusive, effective, and sustainable health solutions. These approaches ensure that local knowledge and priorities drive health initiatives by empowering communities to…

LILIAN posted an update: Community led approaches in public health: […]

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:14:34 +0300

Community led approaches in public health: An overview

Community-led approaches in public health are transforming the way we address health challenges. By prioritizing the involvement and empowerment of local communities, these initiatives ensure that health programs are not only effective but also sustainable and culturally relevant.

LILIAN posted an update: Design thinking in North American undergraduate […]

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:41:37 +0300

Design thinking in North American
undergraduate medical education

As medical students graduate into an increasingly complex healthcare system, researchers, clinicians, and policy makers have
called for novel curricular initiatives. Design thinking is a structured innovation framework used regularly in business and
engineering. This…

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Design Thinking in Undergraduate Medical Education | The Journal of Health Design

Belindar posted a new post.

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:38:35 +0300

Embracing a Community-Led Business Model in Humanitarian Settings: Lessons from Ethiopia

In this article, read how a community-led business model was deployed to drive impactful and sustainable change in two Ethiopian communities.

Rimjhim posted an update: Engaging communities in behavior change […]

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:53:15 +0300

Engaging communities in behavior change initiatives

Engaging communities in behavioral change initiatives is crucial for ensuring that interventions are effective and sustainable. Here are some creative ways to foster community involvement:

Participatory Workshops: Organize workshops where community members can share their experiences, ideas,…

Munyaradzi Joel posted an update: Are you interested in Trauma-Informed Youth-Centered […]

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:07:45 +0300

Are you interested in Trauma-Informed Youth-Centered Health Design? The YTH Initiative at ETR created a framework for Trauma-Informed Youth-Centered Health Design (TIYCHD) that integrates principles from Human-Centered Design, Positive Youth Development, and Trauma-Informed Approaches. The TIYCHD framework supplements other ethical…

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LEAD: TIYCHD - YTH

What is Trauma-Informed Youth-Centered Health Design (TIYCHD)? The YTH Initiative at ETR created a framework for Trauma-Informed Youth-Centered Health Design (TIYCHD) that integrates principles from Human-Centered Design,1 Positive Youth Development,2 and Trauma-Informed Approaches.3 The TIYCHD framework supplements other ethical considerations … Continue reading

Belindar posted a new post.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:42:56 +0300

The Evolution of Social and Behaviour Change as a Practice Area and Career Prospects - A Youth Perspective

I advocate for the adoption of SBC courses into academic curriculums in all universities across Africa as graduate programs to give young people an intentional path into an SBC career.

Belindar posted an update: Human-centered design (HCD) is a relatively new approach […]

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:07:55 +0300

Human-centered design (HCD) is a relatively new approach to transforming sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes for youth and adolescents. But what does ‘quality’ look like when applying HCD to adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Africa? Reflecting on our experiences in this area, we realize that many of the areas and…

Rimjhim posted an update: In our learning work at HCDExchange, we have been looking […]

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:18:52 +0300

In our learning work at HCDExchange, we have been looking at the generation and utility of Adolescent Insights in the HCD process within ASRH. One of the questions that often comes up in discussions around HCD in ASRH, which we have posed to practitioners in our research is the added value of HCD-generated insights. More specifically how are…

LILIAN posted an update: Design tools and resourcesIf you’re new to human-centered […]

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:55:02 +0300

Design tools and resources

If you’re new to human-centered design and its practices, here is a series of projects plans, methods and outputs to help you get started.
HCD Tools and Resources

Munyaradzi Joel posted an update: I'm looking for an HCD professional in Indonesia to […]

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:56:03 +0300

I’m looking for an HCD professional in Indonesia to partner with the HCDExchange on an assignment. The work mainly involves facilitating HCD workshops (with adolescents and caregivers) and synthesizing with support from HCDExchange. Please send contacts in the comments or email me on joel@hcdexchange.org

Belindar posted a new post.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:35:34 +0300

Embedding HCD in Public Health

Sarah posted an update: Today I share another article that looks at Public […]

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:03:01 +0300

Today I share another article that looks at Public Health interventions in Africa, but this time with the lens of learning from the successes of public health programs on the continent, rather then talking at or to it from the Global North. Hear from Julie Gichuru from the Mastercard Foundation (Kenya) who talks about the importance of an…

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Lessons from Africa for Future Proofing Global Health | Think Global Health

Africa's response to COVID-19 provides valuable insight for organizations seeking to have a meaningful impact