Don't miss Kate O'Brien, Director of Immunization at the World Health Organization, in today's Teach to Reach Lightning Chat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NHrDXNnbVM

We are pleased to invite you to the Teach to Reach announcement of the IA2030 Immunization Collaborative for the Children and Families of Nigeria (what is this?), in partnership with UNICEF and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).

Thursday 20 June 2024 at Teach to Reach 10
9 am Abuja Opening Ceremony – Official announcement
2 pm Abuja 50 years of EPI – Launch event

Request your Teach to Reach invitation here and register in RingCentral to participate in networking.

Final programme and livestreams for #TeachToReach are now available! #health #climate #vaccineswork #proCHWs #malaria #NTDs #digitalhealth

Over 21,000 health professionals are registered for this massive peer learning event.

See the final programme https://events.ringcentral.com/events/teachtoreach#schedule

Watch the livestreams on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/TheGenevaLearningFoundation?sub_confirmation=1

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If you work for health in Nigeria, you are invited to apply to join the first Nigerian Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030) Collaborative.

Learn more and request your application here: https://www.learning.foundation/nigeria

This is an initiative led by the Nigeria Ambassadors and other Alumni of The Geneva Learning Foundation, in close partnership with UNICEF and NPHCDA.

Deadline is 5 July 2024.

But do not delay.

Applicants will be selected as they come in.

The number of seats is limited.

Request your invitation now for Teach to Reach 11 https://www.learning.foundation/teachtoreach

Read Gavi’s new #VaccinesWork article:
Nigeria: Big challenges, local solutions
https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/nigeria-big-challenges-local-solutions

A new partnership between Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), UNICEF and the Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) – the Nigeria Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030) Collaborative – aims to harness and share the experience and expertise of its health workers to solve its many immunisation challenges.

Launch event: Professionals supporting children affecting by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
https://youtu.be/JoyDiCH5flQ

This is the English-language recording of the launch event for the Certificate peer learning programme on Psychological First Aid (PFA) in support of children affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Learn more & apply https://www.learning.foundation/ukraine

The event was hosted by The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Most of this peer learning event was dedicated to listening and learning from the experiences of participants.

Who is participating?

Organizers selected 371 participants out of 873 applicants, with 216 in the Anglophone cohort spanning 25 countries and 155 in the Ukrainian-language group representing 14 nations.

86% are women in the Ukrainian-language cohort, 85% in the Anglophone group

Participants support a range of affected children, including those recently displaced internationally, those displaced more than a year ago, children in conflict zones, those displaced internally within Ukraine, and children separated from parents.

Participants work in mental health and other health care roles, as well as in education, social work, and humanitarian aid

Common challenges include stigma around mental health, limited resources, evolving needs, and gaps in referral systems.

Key support needs included helping children deal with painful experiences, creating a sense of safety, encouraging hopefulness, comforting distressed children, non-judgmental listening, and recognizing signs of upset.

Who are the partners?

Pӓnu Saaristo, IFRC’s regional manager for health and care, emphasized the crucial need for the programme given the scale and duration of the crisis.

He noted the importance of empowering professionals across sectors to provide frontline psychosocial support, stressing that no single agency could meet the enormous needs alone.

Judit Németh-Almasi from Terre des hommes, whose organization is hosting an e-learning module developed by The Geneva Learning Foundation with IFRC, shared her organization’s long experience in supporting children on the move.

She expressed hope that the peer learning approach could surface insights to inform future programming for the longer-term wellbeing and resilience of affected children.

Joshua Lee, Technical Advisor at the IFRC Psychosocial Centre, underscored that while PFA is not a solution for all needs, it remains a critical first-line response to help children feel safe, connected and hopeful after a crisis.

He framed the initiative as a starting point for ongoing shared learning to guide efforts for Ukraine’s children over the difficult road ahead.

What is unique about the learning methodology?

The Launch Event provided an overview of the unique peer learning process that participants would engage in over the coming weeks.

Learners will develop case studies based on their own experiences, provide structured feedback on each other’s projects, and progressively refine their approach to applying PFA with children.

While participation is largely asynchronous to accommodate learners’ schedules, the organizers have scheduled several live touchpoint sessions for participants to connect with each other and expert contributors.

The facilitation team encouraged participants to openly share their own challenges and learn from others’ experiences, while upholding core principles of confidentiality, child safeguarding, and “do no harm.”

What happens now?

The Launch event closed with an overview of upcoming milestones for the first intensive Anglophone and Ukrainian learning cycles.

Organizers encouraged participants to complete a short foundational e-learning module if new to Psychological First Aid (PFA), and to begin reflecting on the case study they would develop.

486 health leaders inducted into the Nigeria Immunization Collaborative

ABUJA (8 July 2024) –– The Geneva Learning Foundation announced today 486 health leaders inducted into the Nigeria Immunization Collaborative.

The Geneva Learning Foundation, in partnership with Nigeria's National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and UNICEF, held a meeting today to announce new health leaders joining the Nigeria Immunization Collaborative.

Watch the induction ceremony: https://youtu.be/1Us9csw_lFw

Learn more and apply: https://www.learning.foundation/nigeria

The Collaborative is a peer learning initiative to support immunization professionals across Nigeria in ensuring every child receives needed vaccines.

As of July 8th, the Collaborative's campaign has reached 56,195 health leaders across Nigeria, with 1,615 expressing interest in joining.

73 Nigerian health leaders have contributed to disseminating information about the Collaborative to colleagues.

Applications have been received from all 36 states and 171 local government areas.

Today, health professionals from across Nigeria were announced and welcomed as the newest members of the Collaborative.

The top challenges they aim to address include reaching zero-dose children and missed communities, addressing missed vaccinations in children and adults, and overcoming disruptions to routine immunization.

Members of the Collaborative will support each other, accompanied by Guides on the side, to identify root causes and corrective actions for immunization challenges in their local areas.

The Collaborative provides an opportunity for immunization professionals to learn from each other's experience across the country.

With millions of children in Nigeria missing out on critical vaccinations each year, the Collaborative aims to empower and connect health workers on the front lines to ensure no child is left unprotected from vaccine-preventable diseases.

New members will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Today, we honor 1,752 health leaders who made a special contribution during #TeachToReach 10 10 on June 20-21, 2024.

🌟 21,389 participants came together to learn and take action.

An unprecedented sharing of experiences that strengthens health systems worldwide.

Among them, we recognize today the exceptional contributions of 1,752 health leaders from 57 countries.

These leaders shared their experience before and after the event.

Their commitment inspires and guides future actions.

See the Teach to Reach 10 Honor Roll https://learningsi.notion.site/Honor-Roll-of-Teach-to-Reach-10-Contributors-Tableau-d-honneur-des-Grands-t-moins-de-Teach-to-Reac-0d275499b77e46019f72a23ba3db3a91?pvs=4

🎉 Official Launch Event: The Nigeria Immunization Collaborative officially launches on July 22, 2024! 🇳🇬

A partnership of NPHCDA, UNICEF, and The Geneva Learning Foundation, this initiative unites health workers from all 36 states and 239 LGAs to tackle immunization challenges and drive progress towards IA2030 goals. #VaccinesWork

Learn more & apply https://www.learning.foundation/nigeria

Watch the Launch Event on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXlESu3xrfY

Health leaders across #Nigeria are sharing experiences and strategies to make #VaccinesWork

Attend the General Assembly on 6 August 2024.

Leaders will present root causes of immunization challenges and share solutions.

Watch online: https://lnkd.in/e3rYR8Da

Did you miss it?

Watch or listen to your colleagues from all over Nigeria:
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=zicqexzachA&list=PLti7k0eaN3gQsnH0Fd4KjNGZP4A-R1XS9

7 Insights from Nigeria’s first Immunization Collaborative peer learning exercise

On August 6, 2024, the Nigeria Immunization Agenda 2030 Collaborative concluded its first peer learning exercise with a final Assembly.

This groundbreaking initiative, a partnership between The Geneva Learning Foundation, Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and UNICEF, has already engaged over 4,400 health workers from all 36 States and more than 300 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Nigeria.

The Collaborative’s innovative approach focuses on empowering health workers to identify root causes of local immunization challenges and develop practical, context-specific solutions.

As the initiative continues to grow, with new members joining daily, it represents a significant shift in how Nigeria approaches immunization capacity building and problem-solving.

Following the final Assembly, Nigeria immunization specialist Jenny Sequeira and The Geneva Learning Foundation’s deputy director Charlotte Mbuh shared their reflections on the exercise.

Their insights offer a window into the transformative potential of this peer learning model.

Here are 7 key takeaways from their discussion, highlighting the impact and future potential of the Nigeria Immunization Agenda 2030 Collaborative:

1. Critical Thinking Evolution: Participants made significant progress in their analytical skills, moving from vague problem statements to nuanced understanding of local immunization challenges. The “5 Whys” technique proved particularly effective.

2. Power of Peer Review: The structured, time-bound peer review process emerged as a practical learning tool, fostering self-reflection and exposing participants to diverse perspectives.

3. Leveling the Playing Field: The Collaborative created an environment where hierarchies dissolved, enabling workers from the local levels to engage laterally with state and national-level participants.

4. Focus on Actionable Solutions: Participants were encouraged to identify root causes within their control, promoting practical, context-specific solutions.

5. Importance of Community Engagement: The process highlighted the crucial role of engaging communities and addressing barriers to improve vaccine uptake.

6. Emphasis on Implementation: While the RCA exercise was valuable, leaders stressed the critical need for follow-through and implementation of proposed solutions.

7. Cross-Sector Collaboration: The collaborative saw participation from diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and private sector entities.

Follow any of these links to view the insights:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7226925406816243712
https://x.com/DigitalScholarX/status/1821160125412843807
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8ei3sXDZpg
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=516142114199167

Read @Gavi’s new #VaccinesWork article: What lies beneath: 'root cause analysis' sheds new light on immunisation barriers across #Nigeria
https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/what-lies-beneath-root-cause-analysis-sheds-new-light-immunisation-barriers-across

In its first three weeks, the Nigeria Immunization Agenda Collaborative – launched by UNICEF, NPHCDA and The Geneva Learning Foundation – has connected over 4,000 health workers from all 36 States and over 300 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

You may be surprised to find out why they connected and what they have done together so far.