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.

Adolescent Health Club Discussion Guide and Booklet

"According to the 2019 Liberia DHS [Demographic and Health Survey], Liberia has a teenage pregnancy rate of 31%." 

Number of Pages
51 pages (discussion guide); 43 pages (booklet)
Source

"Seeding Change to Realize a Brighter Future for Liberia's Youth", by Meei Child, Breakthrough ACTION, May 7 2024; and Breakthrough ACTION website - both accessed on September 12 2024. Image credit: Franklin Genue

Changing Harmful Sociocultural Norms that Promote Gender-Based Violence: Peer Education Guide for Male Champions

"We believe that men are key stakeholders in the fight against gender-based violence, hence, we are partnering with them to achieve this objective."

Number of Pages
144
Source

United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI) website on August 12 2024. Image credit: Teenage Network

Rethinking End FGM/C Work: A Guide to Designing Effective Social-Norms-Change Programmes to End FGM/C

"FGM/C is a cultural practice and, in many cases, a deeply entrenched social norm, rooted in gender norms often aimed at controlling female sexuality."

Number of Pages
56
Source

Plan International website on June 24 2024. Image credit: Plan International/Johanna de Tessieres

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