Webinar Series

Event Recap: A Milestone Gathering on Child Protection

On November 29, 2023, we marked a significant stride in our collective journey towards safeguarding children’s rights and well-being. In a remarkable virtual event via Zoom, we brought together participants for an insightful webinar on “Action & impact: Using data to end violence against children in Africa”. This event was co-hosted by the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community and Together for Girls under the Implementation Science Collaborative’s Evidence to Policy series.

Key Highlights:

• The webinar emphasized data-driven strategies and collaborative efforts to combat violence against children in low-resource settings.
• We delved into informative presentations by implementing partners from Kenya and Namibia, which threw light on practical, on-ground child protection initiatives.
• Government representatives from Kenya, Namibia, and Zambia shared their perspectives, highlighting national strategies and efforts in preventing and addressing child violence.
• The discussions also opened dialogues on challenges and opportunities in child protection, stressing the need for sustainable efforts and resources.

Impactful Takeaways:

• Our discussions reinforced the importance of using Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) data to inform and guide child protection strategies.
• The necessity of government-led initiatives and adherence to international and national legal frameworks was a key point.
• The role of multi-sectoral collaboration in ensuring effective child protection was emphasized.

 Looking Forward: As we conclude this enlightening session, we are inspired to carry forward the insights and lessons learned. Our commitment to enhancing multi-sectoral collaboration, mobilizing resources, and continuously adapting our strategies based on data and emerging trends remains steadfast.

A Heartfelt Thank You: We extend our deepest gratitude to all the speakers, government officials, and every one of the 120 registrants who made this webinar a success. Your engagement and contributions are invaluable in our shared mission to create a safer world for children.

Stay tuned for more insights and updates on our ongoing efforts in child protection. Together, we can make a lasting difference!

On Thursday, November 11th, 2021 from 9:00-10:00 AM EST, the first webinar in a series entitled: Accelerating Evidence to Use in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Policy and Programming was held. This webinar series is supported by the HEARD Project, managed by University Research Co., LLC. and co-hosted by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Center for Innovation in Mental Health (CIMH) and East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC).

The Implementation Science Collaborative’s MHPSS Webinar Series advances evidence-to-use priorities to inform policy and practice in low- and middle-income countries. The webinar featured a discussion on the use of pilot and formative research in the design and adaptation of community-based psychosocial interventions, especially in response to COVID-19. It highlighted case studies of promising approaches, lessons learned, best practices, and expert panel perspectives from the work of Heartland Alliance International, HIAS, and War Child in Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and Jordan. We look forward to your participation! Click here to view the full webinar >

On Tuesday, May 25th 2021 from 4-5pm EAT (Nairobi), the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community and the University of California San Francisco co-led a webinar entitled: “Respectful Maternal Care: Are we trending in the right direction?” This webinar was the third in the Accelerating Evidence to Use in Policy and Programs: Strengthening & Sustaining RMNCAH Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa webinar series. The event explored evidence, experiences and perspectives on routine monitoring and evaluation for respectful maternal care in Africa. This webinar was co-hosted by the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community and the University of California San Francisco. Click here to view the full webinar >