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We are a community of practice that connects researchers, partners and public health personnel focused on studying social and behavioural change in the field of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Join our community here: https://forms.gle/vLMazVKZsC4f
New Knowledge Cafe Alert! Join us next Wednesday for a discussion on using Draw,Write and Tell to engage schoolchildren in participatory research! Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/draw-write...
Draw, Write and Tell: Understanding Children's Experiences with MDA
This KC will showcase the use of a new methodology to engage schoolchildren in NTD participatory research.
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New Knowledge Cafe webinar this Wednesday at 8 am EST. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987513097...
Sustaining Elimination through Integration Pacific Lessons for NTD Programs
This KC draws on lessons from the Pacific region to highlight how integrated approaches can strengthen NTD programs.
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1 more week left to apply for our regional manager position ❗ To access the full job description and CV template, click here: lnkd.in/eb4sQx-r To apply, click here (lnkd.in/eEBkH_5v) and send in your CV to info.ichords@gmail.com. Deadline to apply is March 16, 2026 (11:59 pm EST).
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If you missed the Knowledge Café webinar, watch it here: youtu.be/n_BynQCX0WY?...
February Knowledge Cafe: From Insight to Action: Leveraging the WHO Never Treatment Toolkit
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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · 6mo agoOn February 18 (9am EST), join iCHORDS for a new Knowledge Cafe webinar highlighting the WHO Never Treatment Toolkit. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1981824210....
On February 18 (9am EST), join iCHORDS for a new Knowledge Cafe webinar highlighting the WHO Never Treatment Toolkit. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1981824210....
February Knowledge Cafe - WHO Never Treatment Toolkit
Highlighting the WHO Never Treatment Toolkit.
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⭐ Reminder: Registrations are still open for our January Knowledge Café webinar. Join Dr. Angelia Sanders from The Carter Center as she presents a new toolkit for trachoma interventions targeting special populations. 📅 When: January 28, 9 am EST 📍 Where: Zoom www.eventbrite.ca/e/delivering...
Delivering health interventions to special populations: Trachoma Toolkit
Dr. Angelia Sanders presents a toolkit for program implementation in difficult operating environments with lessons from trachoma program.
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⭐ Registrations are still open for our annual members meeting on January 14, 8 am EST! Join iCHORDS as we look back at our past achievements from 2025 and NEW and EXCITING things to look forward to in 2026 👀. Click here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1975842164...
iCHORDS Annual Members Meeting
Join iCHORDS as we discuss our 2025 achievements and delve into upcoming activities for 2026.
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🌐 iCHORDS is excited to share that we will be holding our annual members meeting on January 14th, 2026 at 8 am EST. If you are an iCHORDS member, keep an eye out for our end of year holiday newsletter. If you have not signed up as a member, click this link to register: forms.gle/k3jhdNL1xW3T...
iCHORDS Community of Practice
iCHORDS (Improving Community Health Outcomes through Research, Dialogue and Systems Strengthening) Community of Practice will offer members a platform to collaborate and share expertise to allow for m...
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New funding call from the Anesvad Foundation and the Leprosy Research Initiative "RESILIENTD Grant Funding." If you are a female lead applicant based in Sub-Saharan Africa, you are highly encouraged to apply. www.ichords.org/forums/topic...
RESILIENTD Grant: Call for proposals – iCHORDS – Community of Practice
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We uploaded 5 new resources on podoconiosis, mycetoma, snakebite! Check them out here: 1. www.ichords.org/resource/tra... 2. www.ichords.org/resource/the... 3. www.ichords.org/resource/hea... 4. www.ichords.org/resource/ind... 5. www.ichords.org/resource/con...
Traditional healing and mycetoma management in East Sennar State (Sudan): a qualitative exploration – iCHORDS – Community of Practice
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On November 12, iCHORDS held a members meet-up at the ASTMH conference in Toronto, Canada. During the meetup, we discussed next directions for iCHORDS and briefed our members on some exciting new activities and opportunities for the upcoming year. Stay tuned for updates! #Tropmed25 #ASTMH2025
Next week on September 3, join iCHORDS for a new Knowledge Café! Click here to get your tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/insight-in...
Insight into LF elimination efforts in Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda
Sharing the findings of the social and behavioral determinants affecting Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) from 3 African countries.
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🌐 Showcase your research at the 3rd UHAS Research Conference (URC)! The URC is scheduled for October 21 -23 and will be held at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana. Submit your abstracts by August 28, 2025. uhasrc.uhas.edu.gh/research/log... #NTD #researchconference
Let's talk about trachoma! Kenya has done tremendous work towards the progress of trachoma elimination. However, there is still more work to be done. Check out this new article written by Dr. Doris Njomo here: www.ichords.org/resource/mas...
Mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area in Baringo County, Kenya: A study on barriers to coverage and compliance – iCHORDS – Community of Practice
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If you enjoyed our last Knowledge Café, join us for our next webinar on June 5, 2025! www.eventbrite.ca/e/1336212139...
Utilizing iDARE methodology to increase MDA access in South Sudan
In collaboration with WI-HER, this webinar will discuss the iDARE methodology and its use in increasing MDA access in South Sudan for NTDs.
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Few more days left until our Knowledge Café on May 9! Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sharing-pr... #neglectedtropicaldisease #socialsciences #behaviouralsciences #webinar #globalhealth #operationalresearch #worldhealthorganization
Sharing principles: Persons affected by NTDs in operational research
This session will showcase principles, developed by the WHO operational research group for Skin NTDs, on how to engage with affected people.
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Looking to brush up on your qualitative research methodology? Check out iCHORDS' Research Methods Highlights Blogpost series! This week we will discuss "Social Mapping". Click here to access the PDF document 👉https://www.ichords.org/resource/research-methods-highlight-social-mapping/
Research Methods Highlight: Social Mapping – iCHORDS – Community of Practice
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May 9th - Join iCHORDS for a Knowledge Café, created in collaboration with @who.int operational research group for skin NTDs. This webinar will be discussing principles for engaging with persons affected by NTDs. More details to follow. Register now below👇 www.eventbrite.ca/e/1336136162...
Sharing principles: Persons affected by NTDs in operational research
This session will showcase principles, developed by the WHO operational research group for Skin NTDs, on how to engage with affected people.
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Questions about the mentorship program 2025 can be directed to www.ichords.org/forums/forum...
Mentorship Program 2025 – iCHORDS – Community of Practice
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If you are interested in learning more about our mentorship program, take a look at our information card!
iCHORDS is seeking applications for our 2025 mentorship program. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, click here: forms.gle/5Mtv34vjV1fc.... If you are interested in becoming a mentee, click here: forms.gle/BbyJEZWY5HnK....
Mentorship Program 2025-2026 - Mentor application form
This is the mentor application form. If you wish to be a mentee, please fill out the mentee application here. WHAT IS THE iCHORDS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM? The iCHORDS mentorship program aims to provide o...
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Join iCHORDS today at 10 am EST for an engaging webinar on "Equitable Research Relationships" with guest speakers Ratwar Okoth, Prakash Angaj and Getnet Tadele. www.eventbrite.ca/e/equitable-...
Equitable Research Relationships: a multi-sided perspective
Facilitated by Dr. Gem A. The first part of this workshop will be a panel discussion and the second part will be a case study deliberation.
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We posted 5 new research papers to ichords.org. Check them out here: www.ichords.org/resources/. These articles explore the experiences of those affected by #trachoma, #lymphaticfilariasis, #rabies, #leprosy, #onchocerciasis and #scabies in #India, #Ethiopia, #Uganda, and #DRC.
iCHORDS – Community of Practice – Connecting social and behavioural science research to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
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Welcome to our community of practice. If you would like to know more about iCHORDS, check out our website here: ichords.org. Follow us and stay tuned for updates regarding upcoming events and activities!
iCHORDS – Community of Practice – Connecting social and behavioural science research to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
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