This piece was originally featured on the Population Services International blog. By Daniel Crapper, Madagascar Country Representative, PSI. While 0.3% of Madagascar’s population aged 15-49 lives with
SHIPS is piloting an insight driven campaign that positions HIVST as part of HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health.
The Research for Scalable Solutions project is conducting implementation science research to answer priority family planning questions that will strengthen programs and policies on self-care, High Impact Practices, and equity.
Leaders across the world, including doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, and others are leveraging technological platforms to reach and influence Pakistani students and young graduates in advancing self-care.
This was an opportunity for Self-Care Trailblazers to come together and look back on their experiences, lessons learned, and achievements in 2021– and forward to 2022 and beyond.
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin As Executive Director of the Reproductive Health Network Kenya (RHNK)—the newest SCTG National Self-Care Network—Nelly Munyasia
We asked frontline workers, health workforce experts and advocates to share why self-care matters to them—and to their clients.
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Banner Photo Description: L to R, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Minister for Health,
RHNK network providers and youth peer providers during a community engagement on DMPA -SC
How “Self-Injection Ambassadors” across Africa are expanding contraceptive access and choice for women and girls This post was originally featured on the PATH blog.
Digital Self-care Delivery for Women of Reproductive Age in Sub-Saharan Africa Over 800 women die every day in pregnancy and childbirth globally, according to
By Kimberly Whipkey, White Ribbon Alliance; Elesha Kingshott, Global Advocacy and Communications Consultant; and Stephanie A. Kim, Population Services International As we rang in 2022,
By Sandy Garçon, Senior Communications Manager, Population Services International and Co-Chair, Global Advocacy and Communications Working Group, Self-Care Trailblazer Group Less than a decade ago,
Back in April, three self-care youth advocates got together to host a podcast on the importance of self-care advocacy. Eight months later, we’re checking in
By Farmata Seye, Program Associate, Self-Care project, PATH, Senegal; and Ida Ndione, Senior Program Officer, Noncommunicable Diseases, PATH, Senegal The urgency of centering people as
By Karin Hatzold, Associate Director & Project Director, HIV, PSI The impact of COVID-19 on HIV services is of particular concern in sub-Saharan Africa COVID-19
Haley Millet, Advocacy and Program Manager, Days for Girls International This year on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of
Authors: Erin Wheeler (IRC), Roopan Gill (Vitala Global), Hannah Tappis (Jhpiego), Angel M. Foster (University of Ottawa), and Andrea Edman (IAWG/IRC) *All authors are members
The importance of empowered individuals and communities is often missing when we talk about health systems. The primary healthcare momentum built up following the signing
Author(s): Roopan Gill MD MPH (Vitala Global Foundation), Genevieve Tam MD MSc (Vitala Global Foundation) Digital self-care has the potential to bridge gaps between the
The Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) is a partnership established in 2016 that works with governments on financing strategies for primary and community health systems
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin The world has committed to achieving universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030. But with half of
By Marielle Hart and Nienke Westerhof Why now? Self-care has never been more relevant than now, as health systems around the world are overwhelmed by
Q1: What motivated you to take on the role of Secretariat Director with the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG)? The role of Secretariat Director of the
After three years, founding Secretariat Director of the Self-Care Trailblazer Group, Sandy Garçon is stepping down. We sat down with him recently to get his
This post was originally featured on the Knowledge Success site. What is self-care? Individual rights and choice have always been fundamental to the practice of
By Dr. Joanne Peter, Director, Social Innovation, Johnson & Johnson In 2021, it’s hard to remember a time when going into the physical branch of
By Katie Anfinson, Technical Advisor II and Tihut Mulugeta, Project Advisor DMPA-SC Self-Inject, PSI Ethiopia This piece was originally featured on the A360 blog. Imagine a world
For this month’s spotlight, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group is focusing on Profamilia, Colombia’s longest-standing, non-governmental organization that provides, protects, and advocates for sexual and reproductive
By Angelique Mugirente, Program Officer, Jhpiego, Nanuka Thapa, Senior Program Officer, Jhpiego, Vusi Ndaba, Project Officer, Jhpiego, Yvonne Delphine Nsaba-Uwera, University of Rwanda School of
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin This piece was originally posted on the Menstrual Hygiene Day blog. Key insights from a session
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin A SPOTLIGHT ON SCTG COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER MEGAN CHRISTOFIELD The Coalition Steering Committee advises the
This piece was originally published on the Delivering Innovation in Self-Care (DISC) blog.By Alexandrina Nakanwagi, DISC Project Lead“It starts with yourself.”—Mom, KadunaWomen have self-managed their
July 24th is International Self-Care Day, an annual opportunity to spotlight the value of self-care practices, and the approaches people use every day to prevent
A Spotlight on Our Youth Partners For our July spotlight, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group is highlighting two of our youth partners, Grassroot Soccer, an adolescent
“There can be no gender equality without bodily autonomy and sexual and reproductive health and rights. But there can be no bodily autonomy and SRHR
By Andrea Cutherell, Dr. Austen El-Osta, Dr. Sarah Onyango, and Kasey Henderson Countries around the world are advancing self-care policy and practice to strengthen accountable
On Tuesday, June 29th, WASH United, Days for Girls International, and MIET AFRICA in collaboration with the Global Menstrual Collective will be hosting a virtual
A SPOTLIGHT ON SCTG COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER AISSATOU THIOYE The Coalition Steering Committee advises the Secretariat and provides oversight of SCTG coalition functions, ensuring
A SPOTLIGHT ON SCTG COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER AUSTEN EL-OSTA The Coalition Steering Committee advises the Secretariat and provides oversight of SCTG coalition functions, ensuring
On June 7th, Self-Care Trailblazer Group members hosted a side event on the margins of the UN High Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS. This event placed
A Spotlight on SCTG Coalition Steering Committee member Milka Dinev The Coalition Steering Committee advises the Secretariat and provides oversight of SCTG coalition functions, ensuring
With more than 1 billion youth—people between the ages of 15 and 24— around the world, the obstacles that they face while accessing health services
We are delighted to formally welcome and introduce the eight new members of the SCTG Coalition Steering Committee. But first, we want to express our deepest appreciation for
A SPOTLIGHT ON TRANSFORM HEALTH Expanding the use of digital self-care to reach UHC For this month’s spotlight, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group is focusing on
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin By Sandy Garçon, Head of SCTG Secretariat and Kasey Henderson, SCTG Secretariat Member As the world
Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series 24 June 2021 to 27 August 2021 VERSION FRANÇAISE VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL about the series The Self-Care Learning and Discovery
By Ida Ndione, Senior Program Manager, PATH Banner Image: Gabe Bienczycki, PATH « Je veux pouvoir gérer ma santé même quand je ne peux pas voir
COVID has changed life as we know it. One thing, however, has remained constant: women and girls’ health priorities do not pause for a pandemic.
Self-care Community forum series When individuals are given the opportunity to become active agents in their health, this leads to improved health outcomes and helps
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin A SPOTLIGHT ON WRA Putting communities at the center of global, national, and local efforts to
Become a member of the SCTG On 18 February 2021, more than 180 participants across 39 countries and from 75 different organizations tuned in to
A SPOTLIGHT ON YLABS DESIGNING PROGRAMMING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE, NOT FOR THEM To kick off our 2021 membership spotlight series, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group is
By Raveena Chowdhury, Head of Integrated Service Delivery at MSI Reproductive Choices. At MSI Reproductive Choices, for over 40 years, we have remained committed to
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Not without FP Forum, hosted by the International Conference on Family Planning, will have a virtual
As we come to the close of the year, it’s incredible to think the end of 2020 is upon us. From a global pandemic to economic
A SPOTLIGHT ON FHI 360 A 360-DEGREE APPROACH TO HEALTH CARE For this month’s spotlight, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group is focusing on FHI 360, an
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share insights and
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share insights and
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share insights and
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share insights and
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share insights and
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share insights and
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share
Join the SCTG as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC series, SCTG members and partners share
On this year’s World AIDS Day, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG) kicks off our 12 Days of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) from 1 to 12
Join the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG) as we celebrate UHC Day to promote health for all and protect everyone. Throughout our 12 Days of UHC
A Spotlight on Y-Act Increasing Capacity of Kenyan Youth to Shift the SRH policy landscape For this month’s spotlight, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group is focusing
This post was originally featured on the Breakthrough ACTION and RESEARCH blog. Written by Kasey Henderson, Advocacy Coordinator, Population Services International, and Susan Leibtag, Compass
by Beth Balderston, Communications Officer and Dr. Jane Cover, Research and Evaluation Manager, PATH Contraceptive self-injection holds great potential for expanding women’s family planning options
This post was originally featured on the Global Self-Care Federation’s blog. Patricia N. Mechael PhD MHS, Co-founder and Policy Lead at not-for-profit HealthEnabled discusses how
By: Kasey Henderson, Advocacy Coordinator and Amanda Kalamar, Senior Research Advisor for Sexual and Reproductive Health COVID-19 has changed the way we live and access health services. As
This piece was originally published on Population Services International’s blog. Four decades into the HIV epidemic, an estimated 25% of people with HIV, more than
A CONVERSATION WITH DR. Olaro on World Contraception Day Each month, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group places a spotlight on our members and their achievements. This month,
A SPOTLIGHT ON The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya A conversation with Dr. Munene, CEO of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya and self-injection ambassador The Self-injection
By Tariah Adams, Communications & Advocacy Officer, White Ribbon Alliance Nigeria This post was originally featured on White Ribbon Alliance’s blog. Ushafa is a community
By Alexandra Angel, Technical Advisor, Sexual & Reproductive Health, PSI As COVID-19 disrupts access to essential healthcare across the globe, it is more important than
A SPOTLIGHT ON Jhpiego Catalyzing HIV self-testing initiatives in Malawi For this month’s spotlight, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group is focusing on Jhpiego, an international non-profit
This post was originally featured on Knowledge Success’ Blog. by Alexandra Angel, Christine Bixiones, Dorine Irankunda, Milly Kaggwa, Eva Lathrop and Pierre Moon, PSI; and Megan
Tomorrow, July 24th marks International Self-Care Day, an annual opportunity to put a spotlight on self-care and the benefits that effective self-care can bring to
A Spotlight on Marie Stopes International Enabling Safe Self-Care during COVID-19 For our second member spotlight, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group is focusing on Marie Stopes
Benjamin Eveslage, Technical Advisor for Online HIV Services, FHI 360 The global response to HIV is now threatened on many fronts: insufficient funding, myriad challenges
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin A Spotlight on Aidsfonds The Power of Self-Care Interventions in the Fight Against HIV Beginning this
This International Self-Care Day, July 24th, we are faced with an opportunity to reimagine our health care systems. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the
Self-care is how individuals protect their own health, prevent disease, and treat illness, both with and without the support of a healthcare provider. Interventions such
This post originally appeared on White Ribbon Alliance’s website. By Angela Nguku, Executive Director White Ribbon Alliance Kenya and Kristy Kade, Deputy Executive Director, White
This post was originally featured on VSO International’s blog. Volunteer Monica Atim has spent the past three years making sure that young people in some
There is a lot we know, and yet still a lot to be done to advance self-care. Self-care is more than just a series
The 73rd session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) was held remotely on May 18th and 19th. This year’s WHA focused exclusively on the COVID-19
This post was originally featured on PSI’s blog. by Karl Hofmann, President & CEO, PSI In mid-May, the Washington Post featured an article about innovation
By Sandy Garcon, Senior Manager, Advocacy and Communications, PSI Global health experts from around the world are joining the first-ever virtual World Health Assembly (WHA)
Banner Image: PSI/Natasha Sweeney Ubiquity, meaning present, appearing, found everywhere; and resilience, able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult situations. While these may not
By Karin Hatzold, Associate Director for HIV/TB, and Kasey Henderson, Advocacy Coordinator, PSI Globally, health officials are struggling to navigate a new world in which clinics and hospitals need to cater for the influx of COVID-19 patients, while at
A Note from the SCTG Secretariat In the midst of COVID-19, self-care offers an opportunity to ensure that sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services remain
By: Katelin Gray, Policy & Advocacy Officer, Sexual and Reproductive Health, PATH Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is making it harder for people to
Cet article a été précédemment publié sur le blog de Knowledge Success. Read here for the English version. Auteurs : Pierre Moon, Megan Christofield,
We hope you are all keeping well during this trying time. As we all continue to focus on healthcare worldwide, we invite you to join
This post was originally featured on Knowledge Success’ blog. Read here for the french version/lisez-ici pour la version francaise. Banner Image Photo: A woman holds a
In 1994, the 179 governments represented in Cairo at the first International Conference for Population and Development (ICPD) adopted a bold and visionary Programme of Action, which set
This post originally appeared on FHI 360’s Contraceptive Technology Innovation Exchange platform. by Alice Cartwright, FHI 360 As new sexual and reproductive health products become available, people increasingly
by Pierre Moon, PSI For millennia, people have taken measures to care for themselves—prevent disease, promote health and cope with illness and disability—without a healthcare
This infographic appears in PSI’s Impact magazine, released in tandem with Women Deliver 2019, as part of an ongoing conversation about putting #PowerInHerHands. Banner image credit: PATH/Will
by Martha Brady, Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health, PATH @PATHtweets We stand at the opportune moment for supporting women’s rights and capabilities by moving the
by Sandy Garçon, Senior Advocacy Manager, PSI Interventions that were previously available in the developing world only through health clinics are increasingly being found in
by Kristy Kade, Deputy Executive Director, White Ribbon Alliance Global Secretariat & Co-Chair, What Women Want @WRAglobal Self-care is not new, but it’s recently become
by Karl Hofmann, President and CEO, PSI @KarlHofmannPSI Power, its abuses and its character are all around us in 2019. We see it in our
by Miles Kemplay, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation @CIFFchild For the last five years, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) has invested in improving the sexual and
by Ian Askew, Director, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, including the UNDP- UNFPA- UNICEF- WHO- World Bank Special Programme (HRP), WHO, Geneva, Switzerland @IanAskew_HRP