Digital Platforms/Apps

A global social media movement engaging men and boys in gender equality and ending violence against women. Operating across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram in 70+ countries, the campaign uses hashtag activism, personal storytelling, and viral challenges to shift masculine norms. Features include #HeForShe solidarity pledges, #16Days of Activism content calendars, and localized campaigns like India's 'Ring the Bell' and South Africa's 'One Man Can.' The digital movement complements on-ground programming to create multi-level behavior change.

Praekelt.org's Turn.io platform powering government WhatsApp health helplines across Africa reaching 40+ million users. During COVID-19, South Africa's 'MomConnect' and 'HealthAlert' services provided automated symptom screening, vaccine information, and mental health support via WhatsApp chatbots. The platform uses conversational AI to provide 24/7 health information in local languages, with human escalation for complex queries. Extended beyond COVID to maternal health, HIV prevention, and general health information services across multiple African countries.

A comprehensive online resource and community of practice for social and behavior change practitioners. Provides evidence-based tools, how-to guides, and resources for designing effective SBC programs across health, environment, and development sectors. Managed by USAID's Breakthrough ACTION project.

The Global Fund invests in behavior change communication as part of comprehensive HIV, TB, and malaria programs. Supports national campaigns for prevention, testing, and treatment adherence across more than 100 countries, with particular focus on key populations and vulnerable groups.

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) implements community dialogue and media-based peacebuilding programs across 35+ countries. Their approach uses participatory media production, community radio, and facilitated dialogue to transform conflict, build trust between divided groups, and promote social cohesion in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

BBC Media Action uses media and communication to reduce conflict and build peace in fragile states. Programs include radio dramas addressing ethnic tension, TV debates promoting dialogue, and digital platforms for citizen engagement. Active in countries including Nigeria, Myanmar, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

UNHCR Jordan implements comprehensive health communication programs for Syrian refugees and host communities. Uses community health volunteers, mobile clinics, and digital platforms to promote vaccination, maternal health, and mental health services. Reaches over 650,000 registered refugees across camps and urban settings.

FHI 360 implements youth development programs in Jordan focusing on employability, life skills, and civic engagement for Jordanian and Syrian refugee youth. Uses peer education, mentorship, and digital platforms to build skills and change attitudes toward entrepreneurship and self-reliance.

The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), hosted by IFRC since 1999, published "Pedestrian Safety: A Road Safety Manual for Decision-Makers and Practitioners" (2013) addressing the 270,000+ annual pedestrian deaths (22% of all road fatalities). GRSP supported the 2nd UN Global Road Safety Week (2013) focusing on pedestrian safety and contributed to the Decade of Action for Road Safety goal of saving 5 million lives. The Road Safety Grants Programme, managed by GRSP under Bloomberg Initiative, supports civil society in low/middle-income countries to advocate for evidence-based pedestrian protection policies. National partnerships like RSP-South Africa focus on reducing pedestrian fatalities in vulnerable communities. CEO Dave Cliff advocates for reduced speeds in school areas, residential zones, and pedestrian-heavy corridors.

The International Road Assessment Programme's Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) is an evidence-based tool assessing pedestrian infrastructure safety around schools in 74 countries, rating locations from 1-star (least safe) to 5-stars (safest). As of 2024, partners have assessed 1,638 schools impacting 426,796 students. The 10-step process involves stakeholder engagement, infrastructure data collection using Android apps, identifying high-risk schools, advocating for road upgrades, and tracking benefits. The Youth Engagement App (YEA) captures student perspectives on safety risks (3,000+ users). A $2M Google.org grant enables AI and satellite imagery analysis to scale assessments. Key sponsors include FedEx, FIA Foundation, 3M, and Prudence Foundation. 2023 model enhancements emphasize Safe System principles with 30km/h speeds where pedestrians and vehicles mix.

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining serves as secretariat for the EORE Advisory Group, launched in 2019 with 15+ organizations including UN agencies, international NGOs, and national mine action authorities. Co-chaired by UNICEF and rotating NGO (currently HALO Trust), the AG provides global guidance to improve EORE integration, effectiveness, and relevance. GICHD offers e-learning courses ("Introduction to EORE Essentials" and "Advanced EORE") in Arabic, English, French, and Ukrainian to build practitioner capacity worldwide. Research focuses on innovative EORE solutions and addressing challenges like funding gaps, localization, and disability inclusion.

USAID's Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) programs support democratic openings, counter corruption, and promote evidence-based development in countries including Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Nepal, Moldova, and Honduras. The program uses social and behavior change approaches to address corruption, focusing on understanding motivations and leveraging interventions that influence norms. Media literacy initiatives help citizens navigate disinformation. Progress is tracked through the V-Dem liberal democracy index and World Justice Program Rule of Law Index. The DRG Policy addresses emerging threats like digital authoritarianism and sophisticated corruption networks.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) implements comprehensive counter-trafficking campaigns worldwide as part of its prevention and protection strategy. Campaigns raise awareness about trafficking risks and recruitment tactics, equip vulnerable populations with protective information, encourage reporting of suspected cases, and train professionals to identify trafficking indicators. IOM integrates anti-trafficking measures into humanitarian emergency responses and develops e-learning courses for humanitarian staff. The organization backs initiatives like Mission 89's "The Line We Don't Cross" campaign combating child trafficking in sport. Campaigns emphasize empowerment over stigmatization.

The World Bank GovTech program uses AI and machine learning to enhance citizen engagement and improve government service delivery globally. The GovTech Advisory and Guidance Tool (GTAG) uses conversational AI to help development practitioners design digital government projects. The Digital Citizen Engagement Index (DCEI) measures digital participation platforms, feedback mechanisms, and open data portals. In Georgia, the program developed AI for accurate tax audits, while in Vietnam it enhanced data-driven citizen feedback systems. An AI Working Group co-chaired by Estonia and Nigeria brings together 35 governments to develop sound AI policies for inclusive, citizen-centered public sectors.

The world's largest peacebuilding organization using media and communications to prevent violent extremism. Since 1982, SFCG has used TV dramas, radio soap operas, and digital campaigns to transform conflict across 30+ countries. Signature programs include Studio Ijambo (Burundi, credited with helping avert genocide through Hutu-Tutsi dialogue) and The Team (soccer drama series promoting peace). Their 'Common Ground Approach' builds bridges across divides through collaborative storytelling and community-led counternarratives to extremism.