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Cote d'Ivoire Programs: Accountability for Development (A4D) -CI06The A4D project completed the production of the last of the scheduled 40 radio magazines on governance themes by March 2022. A4D also continued to support radio journalists through the daily production of round table discussions. Additionally, the Citizen Engagement Platform was officially launched, with a positive reception and strong endorsements from political and ministerial representatives. Activities for the program completed in April 2022, and the project officially closed on June 30, 2022. Resilience for Peace (R4P) -CI07In 2022, the USAID-funded Resilience for Peace project strengthened local governance, brought government services to communities in northern Cte d'Ivoire, facilitated economic opportunities and established 12 literacy centers, published, and presented eight research reports, and continued working alongside its 12 local radio partners to produce media content to reduce the spread of misinformation and build community resilience.

Nigeria Programs:Securing Nigerian Communities (SNC) NG21The SNC project continued to build the Early Warning Early Response (EWER) mechanisms required for an effective reporting structure. Members of the Civilian Security Platforms and Community Accountability Forums were identified and trained. Drafting workshops were held in each of four project states to support the communities in drafting their upcoming Local Action Plans.Strengthening Media Support for Community Accountability Measures, Phase 3 (SMS4CAM 3) NG22The SMS4CAM 3 project produced and broadcast episodes 1-26 of both drama series Dadin Kowa and Kwana Casa'in. Script blockings were approved for episodes 27-39 and began script outlines for 40-52 in partnership with Network Arewa24 Ltd. The first wave of surveys was completed by partner Real-Time Interactive World-Wide Intelligence (RIWI) to measure behavior change around reporting corruption as a result of watching the two aforementioned tv dramas.

Kenya and Somalia Programs:CREATE SBCC (Social and Behavior Change Communications) Kenya KE05Tech Camps providing support around radio programming and social media influencing were held for at-risk youth, mothers, female clerics, women, and girls. Provision of accurate, trusted, and timely information, integrating and disseminating alternative narratives to those presented by VE (Violent Extremism) groups was ensured through our radio show, Wajibika Salimika, and social media engagement by Peace Promotion Fellows. Listening, Discussion, and Action Group facilitators training focused on alleviating the secondary impacts of VEO (Violent Extremist Organizations) disinformation and recruitment.CREATE SBCC Tanzania KE05This project ensured regional police commission and local authorities were involved in the implementation of our radio episodes, Elimika Wajibika. Training around Listening, Discussion, and Action Groups, radio programs, and social media aimed to influence community members to increase their resilience and understand the narratives of conflict that bring about violence. CREATE SBCC Tanzania KE07During November and December, the activities implemented included the inception/ kick-off workshop, training of radio staff, co creation workshop, LDAG (Listening & Discussion & Action Group) facilitators refresher training, two (02) content advisory group (CAG) meetings, four (04) listening discussion and action group (LDAG) sessions, and production and transmission of four (04) Elimika Wajibika radio episodes.UNICEF SBCC Phase I KE08This project began December 27, 2022, so no activities were implemented during the 2022 period. This time was used to workplan, engage staff and consultants, and schedule with partner radio stations that would later broadcast our 20 radio episodes of Xaldoon.Nabadgelinta Program-SO01 & SO02The team in Kenya and Somalia completed the validation of research products with community in both Baidoa and Kismayo, designed the implementation plan for phase 1 (2023-2025), and conducted community consultations on SBC (Social and Behaviour Change), norms and trauma healing needs and approaches.

Other Programs (Afghanistan, Burkina and Niger, Chad, Nepal, Philippines):Together for Justice (T4J)-AF83The project team re-packaged 36 radio episodes (18 in Dari and 18 in Pashto) and Episodes 1-18 in both Dari and Pashto were broadcast through EAI's network of local radio stations in the 6 target provinces. 32 illustrations (16 in Dari and 16 in Pashto) were designed and developed for publication on social media. 14 radio episodes (7 in Dari and in 7 Pashto) were posted on YouTube, 32 on Instagram, and 16 posts on TikTok promoting child protection and child safety to end Bacha Bazi in Afghanistan.Sahel Collaboration and Communication (Burkina Faso and Niger) -SH06SCC (Sahel Collaboration and Communication) continued to promote USAID's resilience story and brand in FY22 through media events, social media, radio, print, video, and other strategic communications. In 2022, communications efforts highlighted collaboration among USAID (United States Agency of International Development) partners and USAID successes by sector with the aim of increased knowledge and recognition of USAID's technical leadership and enhanced communication of programming and results. Chad Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CCSSA) - TD07In 2022, EAI (EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL) produced and broadcasted a series of awareness-raising roundtable discussions, magazines, and debates to enhance a democratic culture through increased public accountability of institutions and participatory norms. EAI produced four national roundtables, 138 provincial roundtables, eight magazines, and two televised debates.PROTECT-NP34:13 episodes of MSMK produced and broadcasted focused on the role of youth in ending impunity for perpetrators of human trafficking, personal safety for youth in online and offline spaces, the consequences of traveling illegally for foreign employment, and the risks associated with taking an illegal route. 101 social media content pieces published including 57 multimedia posts, 13 weekly Facebook Live chat shows, 13 radio episodes uploaded, 25 MSMK radio episode promotional clips disseminated, and 6 activity posts (program production meeting, refresher training, CAR outreach activities, etc.).CSMAP-NP29:Sixty-nine (69) episodes of SBRB were produced and broadcast via 20 radio partners located in the 20 CS:MAP targeted districts. The episodes covered a wide range of issues within Health, Education, Agriculture and Disaster Risk reduction (HEAD) themes and were disseminated through the multimedia platform MeroReport. In addition, 6 new media and investigative change stories were published on MeroReport, written by 6 journalists from CS:MAP targeted municipalities and districts. EAI engaged in closeout meetings with FHI360 and partner CSOs (Civil Society Organizations) to analyze the impacts, achievements, and sustainability of the project's media and outreach interventions. The key focus of this quarter was to complete the activities planned for the no-cost extension period, which included: the production and broadcast of a revised sub-national version of the Sajha Boli radio series (SBRB); raising awareness of the free and fair local election; and the showcasing of achievements through video production and the production of written success stories.Fostering Religious Tolerance for Peace (FRTP) AF88 In 2022 EAI completed the procurement for sub-partners Kadam Communications in Pakistan, International Alert in Tajikistan, and RIWI for Tajikistan. Completed the design and order of the study questions for the field and web interface study and completed the plan to conduct the research, Identified the target communities to conduct the focus group discussion and key informant interviews(study covered 1500 participants) , coordinated with local government and stakeholders (UNHCR) to facilitate access to Afghan refugees, and coordinated in the field to locate the Afghan communities in Pakistan and Tajikistan.Change Start at Home NP34 In 2022 The research team developed the formative key informant interview guide which was administered to 12 stakeholders in the research-intensive sites to refine our existing IPV tool and refine our understanding of prevailing social norms. This was followed up with 17 key informant interviews with local and Palika-level government officials or others involved in violence prevention and response to assess current and near-future GBV prevention activities in the locality. The training for the core study team was organized as a virtual training of 3 days, led by Dr Cari Clark, the study PI based at Emory University in Atlanta, USA. An In-person training of enumerators was conducted from 13-17 September 2021 at Vijaya Development Resource Center (VDRC) at Gaidakot, Nawalpur. Med line study completed in 2022. To prepare for the intervention launch, 12 group facilitators (6F, 6M) were identified and hired in early September 2022. a series of trainings was organized to strengthen the capacity of the selected facilitators. For the couples' intervention, 40 (couple's) groups were formed in 10 intervention sites of Binayi Tribeni and Hupsekot rural municipalities of Nawalpur district. Each group had 10 members, engaging a total of 400 individuals (200F, 200M) from the intervention sites. the couples have completed Phase I of the BIG Change curriculum sessions, which include sessions designed to build knowledge on topics such as gender, gender roles and identities, power, violence against women, and intimate partner violence, while also providing a safe space for them to reflect, discuss and question their own beliefs, norms, and values.Samajahdari Radio program is produced and broadcast on a weekly basis across the intervention sites. Part of 16 days of activism against GBV various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, were used to reinforce the key messages/topics raised by the radio program 'Samjahdari' radio program series at the national level.As part of the Engagement with Key Stakeholders and influencers, Various community-based activities, such as a series of orientations were organized during the reporting period, to make sure that local stakeholders including the local elected leaders, government officials and other key influencers are aware of the intervention.Communities and Schools Leading in the Fight Against Terrorism ( CS- LIFT) PH02 CS LIFT Toolkit rolled out in 14 Schools. 18 Peace Promotion Fellows (PPFs) from BARMM and Region XII attended an orientation camp hosted by EAI-PH. Five (5) radio program hosts and Tech Camp alumni were trained in conducting radio interviews and broadcasting techniques with support from experts from Bukidnon State University. Tech Camp alumni continued to drive social media engagement around the campaigns they developed and created during the Tech Camp. CS-LIFT conducted a Training of Teachers for the Phase II rollout and held a Town Hall discussion to complement the training. Training participants included 29 teachers and three division coordinators from Phase II schools as well as 16 teachers and division coordinators from Phase I. EAI-PH and partners from messaging hub (MH) host institutions officially inaugurated and launched the Messaging Hub Corners. EAI-PH held a two-day training for 22 Tiyakap Kalilintad (TKI) (Care for Peace) volunteers and grassroots protection monitors from Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur provinces.