ESAR SBC Alliance

Indeed a dream team and probably the last group pic where all of us will be together @ESARSBCAlliance @UNICEFAfrica #DreamTeam

Today I start a new chapter in Amman as Senior Adviser, #SBC & AAP at the UNICEF GPD-Centre of Excellence (Middle East, N.Africa and East & Central Asia) Grateful to @UNICEFAfrica ESARO team for the systems-driven work we achieved together. Onwards! 🚀 #NewChapter

We kicked off the Academia for SBC Network Symposium in Nairobi today. Now 28 universities strong, incl. new univ's from Cameroon-as we move toward an Africa-wide Academia SBC Alliance. Building more than a network — we are shaping a new architecture4 SBC in Africa #SBCWorks

There’s no better way to start a strategy workshop than letting children take the lead. On #WorldChildrensDay children opened @UNICEFZIMBABWE SBC Strategic Reflection with a powerful message "Ensure every intervention is socially meaningful & behaviorally lasting" @UNICEFAfrica

20 years with @UNICEF — and it still feels like the journey has just begun. Grateful for the learning, the purpose and opportunity to help every child reach their full potential. Here’s to more years of service. 💙 #ForEveryChild w/@EvaUNICEF

Collaboration is essential for success. Productive meeting with #MoHZimbabwe @UNICEFZIMBABWE on the power of #SBC & CommunityEngagement

Impact doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by design. Believed in evidence-driven SBC since my early career— co-authoring E4E w/Will & @1ketanc Years later, that passion remains the same. RME isn’t optional — it’s the backbone of real change. Read more bit.ly/3JTiwtO

Trust is key in community programming. We earn it with robust, safe & inclusive feedback systems. Here is @ESARSBCAlliance new Tip Sheet on Establishing Reporting Mechanisms & more. A practical playbook for #AAP w/ toolkits, protocols & country examples bit.ly/3L2HDe2

In an emergency, who do communities trust most? Often, it's their faith leaders. Launching a new guide "Partnering with Faith-Based Leaders in RCCE & SBC in Emergencies” offering actionable strategies bit.ly/3Jp52WA #SBCWorks @ESARSBCAlliance

A little late but sentiment is timeless while celebrating #KukurTihar #Nepal beautiful festival for dogs🇳🇵 We honor our loyal companions with flower garlands, blessings & special treats to thank them for their unconditional love and protection Momo certainly enjoyed his day! ❤️

How do we move child participation from a buzzword to a practical, safe reality? It starts by building systems that *actually* listen to #children Here is our joint Guide on Child-Friendly Participation w/ @UNICEFAfrica @RESCUEorg #CT bit.ly/4o5hWbe

Data is important, but stories change minds. To build #VaccineConfidence, we need to invest in demand generation that leverages the power of human stories. Learn how communities in India are leading the way. #Immunization #SBCWorks @ESARSBCAlliance bit.ly/47eI3Wi

🌍 New SBC Newsletter ! From inclusive education in Rwanda to WASH champions in Mozambique, see how communities across ESAR are leading change for children & families Read more 👉bit.ly/4gMb3ck #SBCWorks @ESARSBCAlliance

Freedom, not fear. Education, not early marriage #endchildmarriage @ESARSBCAlliance

🚀 Let’s build the world’s largest open SBC resource hub—together. SBC experts, NGOs, INGOs, academia, alliances: your tools & insights matter. 📊 Explore: lnkd.in/e58_kTHn 📬 Share: sbc@unicef.org 🌍 #SBCWorks @ESARSBCAlliance

Yesterday’s team meeting had surprise guests—our staff’s kids! 👶💻. Their giggles and curiosity reminded us of what we’re all working for: A better future for the next generation @ESARSBCAlliance #DreamTeam #thursdayvibes #SBCWorks

Check out our latest article: Building Bridges for Change: #UNICEF and 25 Universities unite to advance Social and Behaviour Change for Africa’s children bit.ly/3IkAGDP @UNICEFAfrica @ESARSBCAlliance @ProfNawangwe

Recent interview @channelafrica1 on launch of Academia4SBC Network bit.ly/449cvRc. Thanks 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/45U6wkv. The host gave a valiant effort on my surname — and let’s just say, it was good team effort :) #SBCWorks @ProfNawangwe @UNICEFAfrica

@ESARSBCAlliance @EvaUNICEF @UNICEFAfrica @LiekevandeWiel @UNICEFKenya @SBCCalliance @RachanaSharmaM @shelly_bhai @JeremyUNICEF Academia for SBC Network LAUNCHED to elevate thought leadership, deepen evidence generation & strengthen SBC capacity building. This network will become a cornerstone for mobilizing collective expertise2advance child rights not just in ESAR, but globally bit.ly/449cvRc

Landmark event - Launch of Academia Network for #SBC @ESARSBCAlliance with more than 25 universities from 16 countries - VCs, senior leadership present #HappeningNow #ThoughtLeadership #SBCWorks