The Communication Initiative
Development action with informed and engaged societies
The Communication Initiative
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.

nOPV2 Introduction: Crisis Communications Planning Toolkit

1 year ago Network Contact Polio and Rout…

"When many potential issues are anticipated, it is important to plan for how they could work together to culminate into a crisis."

Click here for the English version of this toolkit in PDF format.
Click here for the French version of this toolkit in PDF format.

Publishers

Languages
English; French
Number of Pages
36
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Polio Toolkit website on December 17 2024. Image credit: Oxfam East Africa via Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)

Polio Digital Message Guide: A Practical Resource for Responding to Trending Narratives, Crafting Effective Polio Messaging and Encouraging Vaccine Uptake

1 year ago Network Contact TommiL

"Polio misinformation is now spreading across more social media platforms with fewer restrictions than ever before."

Click here for the resource in PDF format.

Publishers

Number of Pages
47
Source

Poliokit website on December 11 2024. Image credit: UNICEF

Talking about Immunisation: Communicating with Your Community about Childhood Immunisations - A Guide for Healthcare Workers

1 year ago Network Contact UNICEF - South…

"As healthcare workers, you play a critical role in promoting immunisation.

Click here for the English version of this guide in PDF format.
Click here for the Afrikaans version of this guide in PDF format.
Click here for the isiXhosa version of this guide in PDF format.
Click here for the isiZulu version of this guide in PDF format.
Click here for the Sesotho version of this guide in PDF format.

Publishers

Languages
English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, and Sesotho
Number of Pages
24
Source

UNICEF South Africa website on December 9 2024. Image credit: UNICEF South Africa/2014/Schermbrucker

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