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COVID-19 Visual Toolkit

Our infographics, gifs, and short animations provide key information on high-priority topics related to the prevention and understanding of COVID-19. Our content is designed to be:

available freely with open access
easily adaptable to various languages and contexts
mainly visual (to address language & literacy barriers)
mobile friendly and usable in low-bandwidth settings
includes recommendations that consider varying environmental contexts

Link to our English collection: https://brandfolder.com/digitalmedic/covid-19

Link to our Hindi resources: https://brandfolder.com/s/fvkh8sg4wjj94zfxqqjt58pr

Many of our assets can be co-branded and customized to better resonate with local communities. Take a look at our adaptable templates here: https://brandfolder.com/digitalmedic/covid-19-templates.

Digital Medic is an initiative of the Stanford Center for Health Education, where we believe that engaging and accessible health education has the power to save lives.

Your Name: Katherine Sziraczky
Your Email: katsz@stanford.edu

TV Spots on Cross-Cutting COVID-19 and Ebola Prevention Behaviors (Mali)

January 18, 2022/in TV spots Breakthrough ACTION Project, CNIECS, Government of Mali, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Mali Bamanankan, Français Handwashing, Other health in COVID-19 context, Prevention, Social Distancing, Vaccines General Public /by wpengine

In early 2021, Mali was faced both with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the challenge of an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in neighboring Guinea. The Breakthrough ACTION project, in collaboration with the National Communication Sub Commission of the COVID-19 Crisis Committee, developed a French and Bambara TV spot with the theme of “Une Pierre, Deux Coups” (Two birds, one stone) to reinforce key behaviors that help to prevent the transmission of both COVID-19 and Ebola. These aired nationally while the EVD response effort was active.

Source: TV Spots on Cross-Cutting COVID-19 and Ebola Prevention Behaviors (Mali)

Your Name: Jorie Nana
Your Email: mnana@jhu.edu

Research brief: Barriers to COVID-19 prevention behaviors in Côte d’Ivoire

January 18, 2022/in Reports and Studies Breakthrough ACTION Project, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Côte d' Ivoire English, Français Healthcare, Mental Health, Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging, Stigma Health Care Providers, Policy Makers, SBC Professionals /by wpengine

This research brief, available in both English and French, summarizes the results of a qualitative study examining barriers to a range of COVID-19 prevention behaviors early on in the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020.

The study included individual interviews (IDIs) with COVID-19 survivors, individuals who lost a family member to the disease, and health workers. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were also conducted with members of the general population to explore social norms and community perceptions related to COVID-19.

Source: Research brief: Barriers to COVID-19 prevention behaviors in Côte d’Ivoire

Your Name: Jorie Nana
Your Email: mnana@jhu.edu
File Upload: CdI_COVID_comportementsprevention_english-50b609bb

Cote d’Ivoire COVID-19 Campaign Prevention Materials

January 12, 2022/in Analysis, pamp, Posters, Radio Spots, Reports and Studies, SBC Campaign, SBC Materials, TV spots ARSIP, Breakthrough ACTION Project, CICG, Government of Côte d' Ivoire, UNICEF, World Health Organization Côte d' Ivoire Français Equity, Family Planning, Masks, Other health in COVID-19 context, Prevention, Social Distancing, Stigma, Symptoms, Vaccines General Public, Health Care Providers, Religious Leaders, Young Adults (13-17) /by wpengine

These materials, al produced in French, were developed by Breakthrough ACTION Cote d’Ivoire in conjunction with its government partners as part of a broader campaign to promote COVID-19 prevention behaviors and address COVID-19 related stigma.

SBC Materials include spots, posters, pamphlets on the following topics:

Social distancing and mask-wearing amongst young people;
Observance of prevention measures in places of worship (mosques; Catholic and evangelical churches)
Reintegration of those recovered from COVID-19 into communities and avoidance of stigma
COVID-19 Considerations for those seeking routine HIV and malaria-related services or involved in implementing routine activities for prevention of HIV/malaria

In-depth qualitative research conducted by the project informed interventions and messaging to address COVID-19 related stigma.

Source: Cote d’Ivoire COVID-19 Campaign Prevention Materials

Your Name: Jorie Nana
Your Email: mnana@jhu.edu

COVID-19 Vaccine Posters in Malawi

January 6, 2022/in Posters, Print, SBC Materials Breakthrough ACTION Project, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Malawi Ministry of Health Malawi Chichewa Prevention, Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public, Health Workers and Facilities, Young Adults (13-17) /by wpengine

Two posters in Chichewa encourage the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to reduce the risk of serious illness or death. One poster is targeted towards a general audience. The second poster is targeted towards youth.

Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Posters in Malawi

Your Name: Katie Rodriguez
Your Email: kmicek1@jhu.edu

Ghana COVID-19 Campaign Video

January 6, 2022/in SBC Materials, Social Media KingRalph Osei Agyeman, Twitter Ghana Ghana local Prevention, Vaccines General Public, Young Adults (13-17) /by Shane Harper

This is a COVID-19 vaccination campaign video from Ghana and in one of the local languages. The video is available on KingRalph Osei Agyeman’s Twitter account.

Source: Ghana COVID-19 Campaign Video

#MakeCOVIDWorth Campaign in Indonesia on Instagram

December 28, 2021/in SBC Materials, Social Media Instagram Global English Masks, Prevention Multiple, Young Adults (13-17) /by Shane Harper

This is a COVID-19 prevention campaign in Indonesia in which people can purchase masks to donate to local charities.

Source: #MakeCOVIDWorth Campaign in Indonesia on Instagram

COVID-19 prevention poster series for places of worship

December 28, 2021/in Posters, SBC Materials Breakthrough ACTION Project, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Côte d' Ivoire Français Masks, Prevention, Research/Monitoring and Evaluation, Risk Communication and Messaging, Social Distancing Communities, General Public, Religious Leaders /by wpengine

This series of posters was developed by Breakthrough ACTION Cote d’Ivoire with its government partners in 2020. The series uses images of famous religious leaders (Muslim, Catholic, and Evangelical) to encourage the faithful to practice barrier measures.

Source: COVID-19 prevention poster series for places of worship

Your Name: Jorie Nana
Your Email: mnana@jhu.edu

Alerta Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign Materials

December 21, 2021/in Audio, Banners, Posters, Radio Spots, SBC Campaign, SBC Materials, Testimonials, TV spots, Video Breakthrough ACTION Project, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Save The Children, United States Agency for International Development Guatemala Español, Kaqchikel, Keqchi, Kiche, Mam, Q'Anjob'Al General Info, Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging, Variants General Public, SBC Professionals /by wpengine

The Alerta Guatemala campaign is a COVID-19 prevention campaign from the Breakthrough ACTION Guatemala team. The campaign emphasizes that COVID-19 is still contagious and dangerous even if one has been vaccinated or previously infected. The prevention methods of distancing, masking and hand washing are highlighted, encouraging people to not let their guard down against COVID-19. The campaign materials include a TV spot, radio spots, print materials and digital/social media (intagram and facebook) materials in Spanish. The radio spots are also in the indigenous languages of Mam, Kaqchikel, Kiche, Q’Anjob’Al, and Keqchi. This campaign was aimed at the general public.

Source: Alerta Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign Materials

Your Name: Lily Merritt
Your Email: lilyhmerritt@jhu.edu

Kiting High: New Normal for Children

December 14, 2021/in Print, SBC Materials Dr. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust, UNICEF India English Entertainment Education, Mental Health, Prevention Children (under 12), General Public /by Shane Harper

This is story book explains the new normal, or a set of various behavioral rules to be followed in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 and therefore keep their communities safe. It was produced by UNICEF and the Dr. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust.

Source: Kiting High: New Normal for Children