IGAD RMNCAH/FP Knowledge Management Community of Practice – Knowledge Café

Date: October 10-11th , 2024
Location: Kampala, Munyonyo  Uganda
3FHi is proud to be part of the ongoing Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health/Family Planning (RMNCAH/FP) Knowledge Management (KM) Community of Practice (CoP), a strategic knowledge-sharing initiative aimed at improving health outcomes across IGAD member states organized by Amref Kenya. 

3FHi  is facilitating an engaging Knowledge Café session under the IGAD RMNCAH/FP Knowledge Management Community of Practice, focusing on the critical intersection of Faith and Family Planning: Influencing Policy and Investments in FP and Adolescent Health. The 90-minute event, held Physically  has brought together 20 technocrats from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, with the aim of discussing how faith and religion can play a vital role in shaping family planning (FP) and adolescent health policies.

Key Highlights:

• Guest Speaker: Shiekh Ali Waiswa  delivered a powerful testimony on the impact of faith-based perspectives on family planning, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion.
• Facilitator: Jackie Katana from 3FHi, Uganda is leading the session, guiding participants through a series of thought-provoking questions.

Key Outcomes: The session  will generate actionable points for bridging the gap between faith and policy in FP and adolescent health. Participants identified opportunities for faith leaders to become key advocates, influencing both policy and investments. Strategies were also developed for aligning religious values with public health goals, ensuring that FP initiatives remain inclusive, accessible, and sustainable.

Stay tuned for updates on the outcomes and next steps from this exciting initiative!