Recent floods globally have wreaked havoc, displacing communities, damaging healthcare infrastructure, and disrupting essential services. The Boost team aims to connect with immunization professionals in flood-affected countries to grasp the impact on immunization services, highlighting the urgent need for understanding and addressing challenges faced by these professionals. Sharing success stories and experiences can drive policy changes at international, national, and regional levels to enhance preparedness for future disasters caused by climate change.

If you are interested in sharing your experiences of climate change's effects on immunization, please click the link below!

Are you a subnational or national immunization professional …

…responsible for engaging with different stakeholders? 

...looking to have a better engagement with your community? 

…convinced that change is possible?

⏩ If so, then Storytelling for Change - an introductory, self-paced virtual course designed to strengthen your skills around generating public emotion, values and action - may be the right course for you.

Offered by the Boost Community, in partnership with People Power Health, Storytelling for Change is grounded in the practice of social movements and activism.

By the end of the training, you will:

• Understand how storytelling and narrative can influence people’s emotions and actions
• Be able to develop a personal story to motivate people and institutions to support immunization activities
• Learn how to create stories that will empower your community to act together
• Connect with a peer network of like-minded activists

This year, we will offer two tracks: a live track with five weekly meetings accompanying self-paced work and an entirely self-paced track using our EdApp platform only. The next cohorts are launching June 17, with the formal announcement and registration coming soon!

Engage with fellow Boost members and immunization colleagues on the Boost platform!

👉Does your organization currently use a gender lens when developing immunization programs and campaigns? If so, what is your approach, and do you use any tools or frameworks to conduct a gender analysis?

Share your work and comment/like your peers' posts!

Calling all Boost Community Members!

Are you passionate about sharing your experiences and innovations in immunization programming? If so, we invite you to be part of the Bright Spots initiative. This storytelling platform is dedicated to showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of immunization professionals like you. Whether you've spearheaded a successful partnership, navigated challenges during the pandemic, or found creative solutions to enhance routine immunization, your story matters. By sharing your experiences, you not only inspire others but also contribute to a collective learning journey that drives positive change in the immunization field. Join us in amplifying your voice and highlighting the impactful work happening within your community!

Be sure to check out our Boost Community calendar for more upcoming events!