


The Social Norms and Agency Learning Collaboratives (LCs) are four regional networks working independently and together, advancing a shared agenda that promotes research and practice related to the role of agency and social norms in global health and development.
There are four regional Learning Collaboratives – South Asia, Eastern Africa, West Africa (Francophone and Anglophone) and Global (which includes all who are outside the other three regions). Collectively, these four regional LCs make up the LC Network.
The LC network strengthens the capacity of individuals and organizations to support the application of new skills and learning across diverse areas including sexual and reproductive health, HIV, maternal and child health and nutrition, violence prevention, and women’s economic empowerment. The LCs generate evidence on the influence of agency in shifting social and gender norms using social and behaviour change approaches and frameworks.
About the LCs
The LCs are composed of both organizational and individual members. Members have diverse professional backgrounds across health and development sectors. Most LC members work within international or local non-governmental organizations, but this varies by region. Together, we:
- Improve practice through partnerships. The LCs forge new networks and partnerships and bridge the gap between researchers, funders, and implementing organizations through regular networking events and new membership drives.
- Strengthen capacity. Each LC hosts virtual and in-person events, webinars, and training sessions throughout the year to discuss and learn about social norms and agency in their context. The Global LC hosts regular events on cross-cutting social norms and agency themes.
- Co-create tools and resources. The LCs work together to create new tools and resources on social and gender norms and agency key concepts, and to share this thought leadership widely.
- Document and share experiences. Through webinars, blog articles, case studies, and social media, each LC shares the reflections and experiences of their members.
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Get involved
The LCs provide many opportunities to get involved. To stay up-to-date with the latest news and information, join our mailing lists below:
