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Rimjhim posted an update: Voices of Change: The Power of Community Engagement […]

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:13:22 +0300

Voices of Change: The Power of Community Engagement in Gender Transformation

In Indonesia, a transformative journey began with a simple yet profound question: How might we design a supportive gender-equitable environment for very young adolescents (VYAs) to grow and thrive? This inquiry set the stage for an innovative project led by…

Rimjhim posted an update: Examples of successful community-led approaches in […]

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:18:31 +0300

Examples of successful community-led approaches in public health

Community-led approaches in public health have shown remarkable success in addressing health challenges by leveraging the unique strengths and insights of local populations. These initiatives prioritize the active involvement of community members in every stage of the…

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,…

Rimjhim posted an update: Workshops in the Ideation phase 💡Ideation is all […]

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:09:31 +0300

Workshops in the Ideation phase 💡

Ideation is all about creativity – it’s the process of generating, developing, and communicating new ideas. Within this context, an ideation workshop serves as a safe space where participants can freely explore and express their thoughts.

🎯 The primary goal of an ideation workshop is to spark innovation and…

Rimjhim posted an update: How to Run an IDEATION Workshop: Core principlesRunning […]

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:40:48 +0300

How to Run an IDEATION Workshop: Core principles

Running an effective ideation workshop requires a thoughtful approach that encourages creativity and collaboration. Here are the core principles to guide you through the process:

🎯 Clear Intent – Start by ensuring that every participant understands the workshop’s goal and the value of…

Rimjhim posted an update: What Are immersive prototypes? Immersive prototypes […]

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:09:49 +0300

What Are immersive prototypes?

Immersive prototypes model interactions or services in a dynamic and live manner. Examples include role plays, pop-up stores, and immersive service experiences that allow users to engage directly.

When Do We Use Them?

We use them:

To Simulate Real-World Scenarios: Test how your idea functions in context,…

Rimjhim posted an update: Sharing below this article that discusses points on […]

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:31:02 +0300

Sharing below this article that discusses points on the design ethics to keep in mind when doing HCD data collection with young people.

Why is this important? – HCD research techniques often involve asking young people to share intimate details, personal experiences, insights, and knowledge with the intent of identifying health solutions that…

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The Design Ethics of Youth-Centered Innovation : PSI

By: Kelly O’Keefe, Research Ethics Program Manager, PSI, Jennifer Wheeler, Deputy Director for Research, PSI, and Lee-Ann Gallarano, Program Manager for Evidence, PSI Human Centered Design (HCD) is the talk of the town. It’s an approach to designing a programmatic intervention that … Continue reading

Rimjhim posted an update: Sharing an interesting article written by Sarah Osman on […]

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:46:23 +0300

Sharing an interesting article written by Sarah Osman on how HCD adds to social and behavioural change projects to strengthen the impact of health programs. She highlights the value addition of HCD as bringing in the direct participation of the focus population to the identification of challenges and intervention design, something that…

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HCD x SBC = Impact

Human-centred design adds to social & behaviour change projects

Rimjhim posted an update: What does it mean to have a good, high-quality […]

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:47:30 +0300

What does it mean to have a good, high-quality insight? 👁

There are a number of things to consider when thinking about good and high-quality insights.

1⃣ One of them is really immersing yourself in the formative research – so how do we really take what is known and build on that. Part of the reason that this can go amiss is when we don’t…

Rimjhim posted an update: Indicators for measuring adaptationHere are some […]

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 01:10:54 +0300

Indicators for measuring adaptation

Here are some resources from the USAID Collaboration, Adaptation and Learning (CLA) framework. These are somewhat high-level but may be useful as a starting point!

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Indicators That Measure Adaptive Practice | Knowledge Management Indicator Library

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…

Rimjhim posted a new activity comment

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:56:11 +0300

Thanks @Alemneh ! You are right about using pictorial representations and these might be curated from resources within the community or even with community members to make sure that other participants from the community understand these visual representations. I have found that activities like role-playing and games also work quite well… Read more

In reply to - Alemneh posted an update

Actually the methods mentioned are good for the educated individual. for the community, we can use pictorial and sign methods to help them understand. however it needs prior training […]

Rimjhim posted an update: This is a wholesome article on Mckinsey and […]

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:36:06 +0300

This is a wholesome article on Mckinsey and Company’s website on the value of design for global public health. It covers the usefulness of using design for public health, the different use cases it can be applied to, and also goes into more nuanced details through case studies.…

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The value of design in global public health

Targeted and thoughtful application of global public healthcare design can not only improve projects, programs, and organizations but also save lives.

Rimjhim posted an update: Hello! Came across this interesting design conference […]

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:01:07 +0300

Hello! Came across this interesting design conference called Design across borders: United in creativity that will be taking place in Monterrey, Mexico from the 15th to the 18th of October. Sharing the link below for anyone who maybe interested in submitting an abstract or attending the conference – https://easychair.org/cfp/CumulusMty2024

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CFP