African development action with informed and engaged societies
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at lainiciativadecomunicacion.com and is linked with The CI Global site.

Guideline for Gender Sensitive Conflict Reporting for Media in Ethiopia

"Media has a critical role to play in changing the narrative on women, especially in conflict situations."

Languages
English; Amharic
Number of Pages
48 (English); 46 (Amharic)
Source

UN Women Africa website on November 22 2023. Image credit: Fojo Media

National One Health Message Guide for Priority Zoonotic Diseases in Liberia

"Effective emergency response often depends on complex behavioral changes at the individual, household, and community levels.

Number of Pages
119
Source

Emails from Stephanie Clayton to The Communication Initiative on November 20 2023, November 27 2023, and December 4 2023; and "In Liberia, Collaborative Groups - and New Message Guide - Emerge from Training Sessions". Image credit: Breakthrough ACTION

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