Creative Associates International

01/24/2025

On this International Day of Education, Creative recognizes that the work we do to improve education globally would not be possible without our local partners. By partnering with local organizations, governments and ministries, we're building stronger, sustainable education systems worldwide. Together, we're investing in the future, ensuring every child has access to quality education. Today, we honor our local partners who make lasting learning outcomes possible. Thank you for your dedication and collaboration!

01/17/2025

USAID's Ethiopia Civic Engagement (ECE) Activity is fostering inclusion for persons with disabilities through Civic Incubation Centers. These centers provide accessible resources, enabling meaningful participation in civic dialogues and decision-making.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePXccS_u

01/16/2025

From factory floors to community parks, a major Honduran manufacturer is making a difference in at-risk communities. With a co-creation approach, PLIHSA, USAID - US Agency for International Development's Sembrando Esperanza and residents identify local challenges and develop home-grown solutions. It is one of seven new alliances forged between USAID's Sembrando Esperanza and businesses that have also generated over $1.5 million in private-sector support for communities in Honduras. 🌳🤝

Read more: https://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com/story/from-factory-floors-to-recreational-spaces-honduran-private-sector-uplifts-community/

01/09/2025

In Benin, youth centers transform communities by providing safe spaces for young people to build strong social bonds. These centers, revitalized with the support of USAID/OTI’s Littorals Regional Initiative, offer alternatives to extremism and foster unity among diverse ethnic groups.

Read more: https://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com/story/in-benin-youth-centers-nurture-positive-alternatives-to-extremism/

01/07/2025

Jordan's schools are making education more inclusive with innovative sign language videos! Thanks to a collaborative effort, supported by USAID Jordan's Technical Assistance Program, students with hearing impairments now have better access to learning materials, improving participation and engagement in the classroom.

Read more: https://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com/story/jordans-schools-embrace-inclusive-education-with-new-sign-language-videos/

01/02/2025

USAID's Ethiopia Civic Engagement (ECE) Activity is fostering inclusion for persons with disabilities through Civic Incubation Centers. These centers provide accessible resources, enabling meaningful participation in civic dialogues and decision-making.

Read more: https://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com/blog/inclusion-of-persons-with-disabilities-in-ethiopia-through-collective-impact-the-civic-incubation-hub-model/

12/31/2024

✨ Happy New Year from Creative! ✨

12/30/2024

How can we use concepts from public health to inform violence prevention? In this blog, Creative intern Sini Yakubu Wule explores how the Health Belief Model (HBM) can be applied to understand and prevent violent behavior. Originally designed to combat infectious diseases, the HBM's six key characteristics — perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, self-efficacy, and cues to action — offer a framework for developing targeted interventions.

In a world grappling with complex social issues, solutions from the past often hold untapped potential. The Health Belief Model (HBM) from the 1950s,

12/26/2024

✨ Happy Kwanzaa! ✨

Wishing you a joyous Kwanzaa filled with unity, purpose and creativity.

12/25/2024

🕎✨ Happy Hanukkah from Creative! ✨🕎

May your Hanukkah be filled with light, love and joy.

12/25/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Creative! ✨🎄

Wishing you a joyous holiday filled with love, warmth and happiness.

12/23/2024

Burkina Faso local officials are embracing participatory budgeting to strengthen trust with citizens.

Supported by USAID - US Agency for International Development’s Inclusive Governance for Resilience (IGR) project, officials in four communes are involving residents in budget discussions, ensuring decisions reflect community priorities. This initiative is fostering transparency and increasing civic engagement.

Read more about how participatory budgeting is transforming local governance in Burkina Faso: https://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com/story/burkina-faso-local-officials-embrace-participatory-budgeting-to-strengthen-trust-with-citizens/