Equal Access International (EAI) was thrilled when our innovative norms-centered design to address the gender digital divide in Northern Nigeria won the WomenConnect Challenge out of over 500 applicants. 2018-present
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Championing Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment
Gender equality is a vital accelerator to achieving sustainable development. We align our gender methodology with best-in-class practices that instigate the multiplier effect. We approach gender equality through a mainstreaming framework by applying a gender lens to all program designs. EAI’s signature behavior change and norms approaches are critical strategies to address the root causes of inequality and scale impact. Combining normative change methods with media creates an enabling environment. We position women to lead through capacity building and by fostering an environment of inclusion ensuring women and girls have a seat at the table in government, and peace and security. We provide a platform for women’s voices and leadership through our media and technology programming.
Projects
A dynamic and creative social behavior change program using theater, film, radio and community leadership initiatives, to advance women and girls' rights across Pakistan.
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Pakistan, Global Peace and Security Fund
Advancing gender equality and empowering girls in Pakistan
EAI launched Change Starts at Home to expand our work with Nepali women and girls. This unique project has been designed to test our social behavior change and norms methodologies with rigorous academic research and independent impact assessment.
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Nepal, UK Department for International Development (DFID); Emory University; South African Medical Research Council (MRC)
The B.I.G Change: Change Starts at Home
Featuring the Muppets from Sesame Street, original Afghan children’s songs, games, and stories, Sesame Garden educates young children across the country while also raising awareness and motivating positive new behavior.
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Afghanistan, Sesame Workshop, US State Department
Sesame Workshop Partnership in Afghanistan
Voices for Peace (V4P)
In 2014, EAI launched the first of its kind 24/7 Hausa language television station rooted in peacebuilding and entertainment. The channel amplified the rich culture of the North inspiring millions of viewers to tune in - catapulting it to No.1.
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Nigeria, AREWA24
AREWA24: First 24/7 Hausa language satellite television station in N. Nigeria
In regions of Pakistan overrun by violent extremism, EAI brought peace through theater and radio dramas exploring alternatives to conflict. Step By Step (Kadam Pa Kadam) used fictional narratives centered on young women to spark real dialogue.
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Peace Caravan and Kadam Pa Kadam (KPK, Step by Step) radio program
Dispelling myths associated with voting being against Islam or illegal. EAI launched a holistic program to amplify voter rights and encourage women and youth to vote.
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Afghanistan, UK Department for International Development (DFID); Emory University; South African Medical Research Council (MRC)
VOTES: Supporting Afghan youth and women to vote
After identifying many misconceptions about human and women's rights in Afghanistan, EAI used radio dramas and discussion groups to illustrate how human rights are compatible with and enshrined in Islamic culture.
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Afghanistan, Flora Family Foundation
Human rights and women in Islam
EAI’s award-winning “Chatting With My Best Friend” radio program provides information and support to Nepalese youth on pressing issuees. Orlando Bloom played a guest role on the award-winning program. The show was featured CNN.
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Addressing taboo issues using radio – “Chatting with My Best Friend”
This project teamed up with mobile money transfer service Wing to bring financial literacy to youth who desperately need it.
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Cambodia, Past Countries
We can do it
Produced by EAI in Pakistan, "Bawar" (Trust) tells the powerful story of young women, Paghunda and college student, Palwasha, who fight against blatant inequity and the prejudice of their families patriarchs for their right to education.
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Pakistan, Global Peace and Security Fund
Bawar: A film about courageous Pakistani women fighting for their education
During the political transition in Yemen, EAI used films, theater competitions, and other engagement strategies to inform Yemeni youth about their rights. Equipped with this knowledge, young people became more involved in helping their communities.
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Past Countries, Yemen
Yemeni youth RIGHTS initiative
In Yemen, a country where youth constitute 70% of the population, EAI’s 2013 WASL Public Information Campaign commissioned public murals from artists and produced youth-focused radio programs to encourage civic participation
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Past Countries, Yemen
Promoting Yemeni youth civic participation: WASL Public Information Campaign
Research & Resources
Many anti-violence programs aim to address the problem after it has happened. Change focused on prevention through SBCC radio programming with its Change Starts at Home program in Nepal. This article unpacks the strategy.
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Nepal, Championing Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment, Participatory Media & Technology, UK Department for International Development (DFID); Emory University; South African Medical Research Council (MRC)
Evaluating a multi-component social behavior change communication strategy to reduce intimate partner violence
Nepal, Championing Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment, Participatory Media & Technology, Research & Learning
Disability status, intimate partner violence and perceived social support among married women in three districts of the Terai region of Nepal
This valuable resource for communication for development practitioners aims to incite discussions on what it means to deepen communication for action and promote positive social change.
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Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Laos, Mali, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Past Countries, Sahel, Yemen, Building Peace & Transforming Extremism, Championing Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment, Governance & Civic Engagement, Participatory Media & Technology, Research & Learning
The advantages and limits of a “Full-Spectrum” approach to communication for development (C4D)
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