On 28th August 2025, the African Society for Social and Behaviour Change (ASSBC) gathered almost 300 participants from across the continent for a virtual symposium titled: ‘Navigating the Funding Crisis – Adapting and Innovating for Sustainable SBC Programming.’ The event…
Susan Njeru is a development finance and strategic partnerships leader with extensive experience in resource mobilisation, communication for development, and strengthening systems for community-driven change. She currently leads external engagement and grant acquisition strategy at Food for the Hungry Kenya,…
The AS-SBC convened its landmark continental summit to address the unique challenges of behavioral science in Africa. The event brought together practitioners, academics, and policymakers to discuss the “Decolonial Roadmap” for Social and Behavior Change. Sessions focused on moving away…
In late 2025, the AS-SBC took a leading role in the Global Alliance for Social and Behaviour Change, specifically co-chairing committees for the upcoming 2026 International SBCC Summit in Panama. The society focused on organizing regional “pre-summit” events and ensuring…
On August 28, 2025, the AS-SBC convened a high-stakes, four-hour virtual symposium to address the global crisis in SBC funding, specifically triggered by shifts in foreign aid and the recent freeze on certain international development funds. The session brought together…
To ensure the longevity of the field, AS-SBC collaborated with academic institutions to develop a Short Professional Course in SBC Basics. This isn’t just a workshop; it’s a formal curriculum linked to continuing education requirements. The society conducted “Mentorship Clinics”…
At the 2024 Africa SBC Summit, AS-SBC launched a dedicated thematic track on Digital Transformation. The society conducted specialized training on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and mobile technology to scale interventions. This included “prompt engineering” for local contexts, teaching practitioners…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, AS-SBC members co-created the “Tosemberera” campaign to fill a gap in culturally resonant messaging. Using local idioms and a narrative of “collective protection,” the campaign translated complex health guidelines into relatable social norms. The campaign was…
In July 2024, the Africa Society for Social & Behavior Change (AS-SBC) hosted a landmark event that reshaped the conversation around community transformation. The Virtual Summit on Social & Behavior Change, which ran from July 2nd to 4th, successfully united global experts, practitioners, and policymakers in a vibrant digital space.+1
Rotary Club of Kampala Central approached the African Society for Social and Behavior Change (AS-SBC) to support and design a 360 SBC campaign to combat the current climate change trend.MAADMcCANN, one of the AS-SBC members, together with the rest of…