Health Communication Partnership (HCP) (2002-2007)

Project Website: http://www.hcpartnership.org

The Health Communication Partnership (HCP), funded by USAID, promotes healthy societies by advancing the field of health communication, using proven and evidence-based strategies, and developing new approaches. HCP addresses HIV/AIDS; reproductive health, maternal health, child survival, nutrition; and infectious diseases (e.g. malaria, tuberculosis). At both individual and societal levels, the project advocates for supportive environments, effective health services, and health literacy. It focuses on three domains of communication intervention: individuals and communities, health services, and social and political environments. AED is leading the HCP program in Ethiopia, which includes a focus on infant and young child feeding. AED has also designed and launched a "health competent schools" initiative in Jordan, which includes activities to engage middle school-aged children in adopting healthy nutrition habits and prevent obesity.

Health Areas
Nutrition-related chronic disease, Infant and young child feeding.

Behavior Change Strategies or Processes
Community mobilization, Behavior change communication, Essential nutrition actions, Behavioral research.

Project Director
Peter Gottert

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