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Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:58:23 +0300

Women Leading the Way: Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Change, and Driving Progress

The HCDExchange team shares stories of women leaders who have influenced their lives positively and shaped their careers in the public health field.

LILIAN posted an update: Embracing Intersectionality in Human-Centered Design.

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:42:30 +0300

Embracing Intersectionality in Human-Centered Design.

The concept of intersectionality is crucial in Human-centered Design (HCD), as it allows designers to understand and address the complexities of individual identities and experiences. By embracing intersectionality, HCD can become more inclusive, ensuring that diverse perspectives…

Belindar posted a new post.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:06:27 +0300

Community-Led Business Models: Lessons from Ethiopia, Uganda, and Syria

Read how community-led business models are empowering communities experiencing different challenges to take an active role in addressing them

Belindar posted a new post.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:46:21 +0300

Turning Insights Into Action: Adaptive Implementation in Practice

inSupply Health applied adaptive implementation to design resilient, people-centered supply chain solutions in Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.

LILIAN posted an update: The Future of Human-Centered Design in Advancing […]

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:24:20 +0300

The Future of Human-Centered Design in Advancing Gender Equality.

As we move into a new era of design and development, the integration of Human-centered Design (HCD) with gender equality initiatives presents a unique opportunity to create impactful solutions that address the needs of marginalized communities. The importance of gender equality…

LILIAN posted an update: Facing the Music: Challenges in Merging HCD with […]

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:31:16 +0300

Facing the Music: Challenges in Merging HCD with Gender Initiatives

The integration of Human-centered Design (HCD) with gender initiatives presents both opportunities and challenges. While HCD offers a powerful framework for understanding and addressing user needs, merging it effectively with gender-focused strategies requires navigating a…

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Belindar posted a new post.

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 08:53:42 +0300

Moving Beyond Performative Advocacy

As we mark IWD2025 under the theme, ‘𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏,’ the HCDExchange calls for practitioners and partners to move beyond promises, and intentionally work to dismantle systems resisting empowerment and…

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Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:00:11 +0300

Gabriel posted an update: Celebrating Success: Inspiring Stories […]

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:22:17 +0300

Celebrating Success: Inspiring Stories from Gender-Transformative Projects Worldwide

The SASA! Program, developed by Raising Voices, is a groundbreaking community mobilization initiative aimed at preventing violence against women and reducing the risk of HIV infection. Launched in Uganda in 2008, SASA! addresses the power dynamics between men…

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The SASA! Approach

The Raising Voices SASA Approach is an evidence-based community mobilization approach to prevent violence against women.

LILIAN posted an update: Measuring Impact: How to Evaluate Gender-Transformative […]

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:47:40 +0300

Measuring Impact: How to Evaluate Gender-Transformative HCD Initiatives Effectively.

Evaluating the impact of gender-transformative Human-centered Design (HCD) initiatives is crucial for understanding their effectiveness and sustainability. As organizations increasingly adopt HCD approaches to address gender inequalities, establishing…

Beatrice posted an update: Tech for Good: Designing Digital Solutions to […]

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:54:56 +0300

Tech for Good: Designing Digital Solutions to Combat Gender-Based Violence

The rise of technology has opened new avenues for addressing gender-based violence (GBV), particularly through innovative digital solutions. As societies increasingly rely on digital platforms for communication and support, leveraging technology to combat GBV has become…

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Youth propose more than 50 digital solutions to gender-based violence in hackathon | Spotlight Initiative

ALMATY, Kazakhstan - The online marathon of ideas "Digital Technologies Against Violence" (Spotlight Digital Challenge "IT vs Violence") recently wrapped up as part of the regional programme of the Spotlight Initiative for Central Asia and Afghanistan. The organizers received 835 applications … Continue reading

Gabriel posted an update: Empowerment Through Design: How HCD Builds Capacity […]

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:15:02 +0300

Empowerment Through Design: How HCD Builds Capacity for Women Leaders

The intersection of Human-centered Design (HCD) and women’s leadership is increasingly recognized as a powerful approach to fostering empowerment and creating inclusive environments. Women leaders in design often advocate for inclusive practices that consider…

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How Women Are Shaping the Future of Design Leadership | WorkForce Institute

Discover how women are shaping the future of design leadership through inclusive practices, sustainable innovation, empathy-driven design, and strategic busines

Belindar posted a new post.

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:22:16 +0300

Using HCD+Speculative Design to Develop Strategies for Programs at the Intersection of Climate and Health

Tips and insights from a Health+Climate Change workshop.

Belindar posted a new post.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:12:56 +0300

Q&A from a webinar on Community-Led Business Models in Humanitarian Settings

The HCDExchange in collaboration with ThinkPlace hosted an event on Designing Community Led Business Models for Sustainable Social Impact in Humanitarian Settings. Read responses to questions that emerged.

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…

Belindar posted an update: Do you know the progress of the Beijing Declaration in […]

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:24:03 +0300

Do you know the progress of the Beijing Declaration in your country?

30 years since its adoption, African women and girls are still pushing for gender equality, economic empowerment, and freedom from violence. From unpaid care work to women’s political participation, climate justice, and peacebuilding, the fight continues. Now more than ever, we…

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Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:00:11 +0300

LILIAN posted an update: The intersection of Human-centered Design and […]

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:05:11 +0300

The intersection of Human-centered Design and Gender Transformation. An overview

Last month, we explored the vital role of community-led approaches in public health, culminating in an insightful event on “Designing Community-Led Business Models to Improve Health Outcomes in Humanitarian Settings.” This month, we turn our attention to an…

LILIAN posted an update: On January 29, 2025, the HCDExchange, in partnership […]

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:49:31 +0300

On January 29, 2025, the HCDExchange, in partnership with Thinkplace, hosted a pivotal webinar titled “Designing Community-Led Business Models to Improve Health Outcomes in Humanitarian Settings.” This event highlighted the critical lessons learned from successful community-led approaches in public health. One of the central themes that…

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…

Belindar posted a new post.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:46:24 +0300

Centering Communities and Fostering Collaboration in Climate and Health

In Conversation with Mutile Mwongo – Systems Practice Pathfinder | Climate & Health Research Affiliate at Development Dynamics.

Belindar posted a new post.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:13:15 +0300

Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) and Human-centered Design (HCD) for Public Health

This summary discusses the evolution of MLE approaches and techniques, learnings and strategies that have emerged over the years, the challenges that persist, and how the public health practice can address them.

Gabriel posted an update: When Community-Led Approaches FailCommunity-led […]

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:03:34 +0300

When Community-Led Approaches Fail

Community-led approaches to public health hold great promise due to their emphasis on local participation and tailored interventions. However, these initiatives can sometimes fall short of their goals. Understanding the reasons behind such failures is essential for refining strategies and ensuring…

Belindar posted an update: HCDExchange, in collaboration with ThinkPlace Africa, […]

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:56:25 +0300

HCDExchange, in collaboration with ThinkPlace Africa, IOM, Innovation Norway, Field Ready Asia and Norwegian Church Aid, invites you to an event coming up next week on Designing community-led solutions to improve health outcomes in humanitarian settings. We will learn from three different case studies from Ethiopia, Uganda, and Syria on…

Munyaradzi Joel posted an update: I've been thinking about how to sustain […]

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:58:11 +0300

I’ve been thinking about how to sustain community-led approaches to public health. This requires a few key areas, such as building local capacity, fostering strong partnerships, and ensuring community ownership of health interventions. Empowering community members with the necessary skills and resources enables them to manage and sustain…

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.

Belindar posted a new post.

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:00:11 +0300

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,…

LILIAN posted an update: Creating a culture of behavioral change […]

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:10:20 +0300

Creating a culture of behavioral change within organizations

Creating a culture of behavioral change within organizations is essential for fostering innovation, improving employee engagement, and enhancing overall performance. Here are some effective strategies to cultivate this culture:

1. Engage Stakeholders: Actively involve employees at…

Belindar posted a new post.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:39:26 +0300

HCD Prototyping & Testing Masterclass: Questions and answers from the session

Read responses for the questions that emerged in our HCD prototyping and testing masterclass session

LILIAN posted an update: Transforming Healthcare Delivery in sub-Saharan Africa […]

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:09:48 +0300

Transforming Healthcare Delivery in sub-Saharan Africa with mHealth

The mHealth initiative in sub-Saharan Africa is revolutionizing healthcare delivery by leveraging mobile health applications designed with user input. These innovative tools provide vital health information, medication reminders, and access to telehealth services,…

Peter posted an update: Designing for Health: Tackling Childhood Obesity in […]

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:12:32 +0300

Designing for Health: Tackling Childhood Obesity in the U.S

The “Designing for Health” initiative is making strides in addressing childhood obesity in the United States by applying human-centered design (HCD) principles. This innovative approach focuses on creating environments that promote healthy eating and physical activity through…

Gabriel posted an update: Transforming Healthcare in Uganda through […]

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:13:06 +0300

Transforming Healthcare in Uganda through Human-Centered Design

In a remarkable initiative, the Ministry of Health in Uganda has collaborated with design teams to create a more user-friendly healthcare system. By employing human-centered design (HCD) principles, they focused on redesigning the patient experience in health facilities,…

Belindar posted an update: Did you miss our last event on monitoring, learning, […]

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:31:11 +0300

Did you miss our last event on monitoring, learning, and evaluation in HCD for Public Health programs?

Watch the recording from the session to learn how experts from Pathfinder International, JSI, Adolescents 360, Commonplace and IPPF have measured programs that use the HCD approach: https://youtu.be/bdhj0xxiVRI?si=fQQTTmBGy2EmFf0U

Beatrice posted an update: Design Sprint MethodologyA Design Sprint is a […]

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:34:08 +0300

Design Sprint Methodology

A Design Sprint is a powerful framework that follows six distinct phases: Understand, Define, Sketch, Decide, Prototype, and Validate. This methodology accelerates the problem-solving process, allowing teams to generate and test ideas quickly.

Understand: In this initial phase, the team comes together to gain…

Peter posted an update: Workshops for the Inspiration PhaseIn the inspiration […]

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:57:54 +0300

Workshops for the Inspiration Phase

In the inspiration phase, workshops play a vital role in laying the groundwork for successful projects. Two key types of workshops during this phase are intent workshops and insights validation workshops.

Intent Workshops
These workshops focus on defining the project’s goals and objectives and…

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…

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

LILIAN posted an update: The Power of Positive Deviance: How Unlikely […]

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:17:06 +0300

The Power of Positive Deviance: How Unlikely Innovators Solve the World’s Toughest Problems

In “The Power of Positive Deviance,” authors Richard Pascale, Jerry Sternin, and Monique Sternin present a transformative approach to problem-solving that leverages the unique insights of “positive deviants”—individuals within communities who find…

Beatrice posted an update: Engaging men for improved family planning and […]

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:25:15 +0300

Engaging men for improved family planning and nutrition outcomes

Historically, the development sector has anchored on family planning and nutrition programs that focus on women, both as end-users and as providers (e.g. ASHAs, ANMs, SHGs). While many of these programs have seen considerable success in their outcomes, challenges have emerged in…

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engage men

mwachira posted an update: I'm always inspired by the meticulous care my team […]

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:47:16 +0300

I’m always inspired by the meticulous care my team puts into organizing virtual community events and workshops. Watching their efforts reminds me that running a practical workshop is as much about careful planning as it is about creating an environment where participants feel engaged and motivated to contribute. Here are some essential tips…

Belindar posted a new post.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:11:59 +0300

Applying HCD to the Intersection of Climate and Health: Practical Insights and Lessons for Agriculture and Other Intersecting Fields

At the Global Health Practitioners Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, the HCDExchange team led an engaging, interactive session on using Human-Centered Design (HCD) to address the intersection of climate…

Belindar posted a new post.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:11 +0300

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Peter posted an update: THE JOURNEY OF AN IDEATION WORKSHOPHolding an […]

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:25:42 +0300

THE JOURNEY OF AN IDEATION WORKSHOP
Holding an ideation workshop involves three key phases: preparation, execution, and synthesis. Each phase plays a crucial role in fostering creativity and collaboration.

1. Preparation
The foundation of a successful ideation workshop lies in meticulous preparation. Begin by developing a clear workshop…

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…