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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

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If you missed the Knowledge CafΓ© webinar, watch it here: youtu.be/n_BynQCX0WY?...

20.02.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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February Knowledge Cafe - WHO Never Treatment Toolkit Highlighting the WHO Never Treatment Toolkit.

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....

09.02.2026 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
January Knowledge CafΓ©: Delivering health interventions to special populations: Trachoma Toolkit
YouTube video by iCHORDS January Knowledge CafΓ©: Delivering health interventions to special populations: Trachoma Toolkit

Missed our last Knowledge CafΓ©? Catch up here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEZS...

02.02.2026 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

⭐ 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.

πŸ“… When: January 28, 9 am EST
πŸ“ Where: Zoom

www.eventbrite.ca/e/delivering...

19.01.2026 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
iCHORDS Annual Members Meeting Join iCHORDS as we discuss our 2025 achievements and delve into upcoming activities for 2026.

⭐ 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 πŸ‘€.

Click here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1975842164...

29.12.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

🌐 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...

02.12.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
RESILIENTD Grant: Call for proposals – iCHORDS – Community of Practice

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...

01.12.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Traditional healing and mycetoma management in East Sennar State (Sudan): a qualitative exploration – iCHORDS – Community of Practice

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...

24.11.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

24.11.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#neglectedtropicaldiseases #publichealth #lymphaticfilariasis @sightsavers.bsky.social

27.08.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

Next week on September 3, join iCHORDS for a new Knowledge CafΓ©!

Click here to get your tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/insight-in...

27.08.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

11.08.2025 04:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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...

06.08.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

If you enjoyed our last Knowledge CafΓ©, join us for our next webinar on June 5, 2025! www.eventbrite.ca/e/1336212139...

14.05.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

Few more days left until our Knowledge CafΓ© on May 9! Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sharing-pr...

#neglectedtropicaldisease #socialsciences #behaviouralsciences #webinar #globalhealth #operationalresearch #worldhealthorganization

06.05.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Research Methods Highlight: Social Mapping – iCHORDS – Community of Practice

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 πŸ‘‰https://www.ichords.org/resource/research-methods-highlight-social-mapping/

25.04.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

May 9th - Join iCHORDS for a Knowledge CafΓ©, 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 belowπŸ‘‡

www.eventbrite.ca/e/1336136162...

24.04.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mentorship Program 2025 – iCHORDS – Community of Practice

Questions about the mentorship program 2025 can be directed to www.ichords.org/forums/forum...

22.04.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you are interested in learning more about our mentorship program, take a look at our information card!

22.04.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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....

22.04.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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-...

02.04.2025 03:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
iCHORDS – Community of Practice – Connecting social and behavioural science research to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

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.

24.02.2025 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
iCHORDS – Community of Practice – Connecting social and behavioural science research to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

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!

21.02.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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