Curriculum to Teach Christian Religious Leaders about Family Planning


April 23, 2024

A one-day curriculum that incorporates religious and medical aspects of family planning was used to provide education about family planning to religious leaders in northwest Tanzania. The curriculum, co-taught by Tanzanian religious leaders and health professionals, was tested in a cluster randomized trial in 24 communities. The uptake...

by Kathy Erb

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HOPE: A Guide for Faith Leaders to Help Prevent Youth Suicide


March 7, 2023

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships guide provides faith leaders with guidance for identifying and helping youth who may be at risk for suicide. It is not intended as a comprehensive set of...

by CCIH

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Family Planning Sermon and Messaging Guide for Faith Communities


February 16, 2023

This guide is designed to support faith communities, congregations and religious leaders who want to improve family planning (FP) literacy and acceptance through sermons and other messaging opportunities. The sermon guide addresses how religious texts and sacred traditions can help break the silence on FP and correct misinformation....

by Kathy Erb

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SCOPE COVID-19 Project


February 7, 2023

The Strengthening Community Health Outcomes through Positive Engagement (SCOPE) COVID-19 Project is an ongoing USAID-funded New Partnerships Initiative (NPI) project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, and Rwanda implemented in partnership with local ministries of health. SCOPE COVID-19 is accelerating widespread and equitable access to...

by CCIH

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