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# Self-Care Trailblazer Group — Advancing Self-Care for UHC

A global coalition driving evidence, policy, and advocacy to make safe, effective self-care part of every health system.

## Sitemaps

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## Blogs

- [Stories of Choice, Care and Change: How Two Women in Narok Are Showing the Future of Self-Care in Kenya](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/stories-of-choice-care-and-change-how-two-women-in-narok-are-showing-the-future-of-self-care-in-kenya/) - Two women left a health facility outreach in Narok carrying something they had never imagined before; the confidence to manage their own contraception. After learning how to self-inject DMPA-SC, demonstrating the technique under the guidance of a healthcare provider and receiving a refill to take home, they became among the first women in their communities
- [Collective Action in a Time of Global Opposition: Outcomes from the 2026 Self-Care Trailblazers Group Annual Member Summit](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/collective-action-in-a-time-of-global-opposition-outcomes-from-the-2026-self-care-trailblazers-group-annual-member-summit/) - The Self-Care Trailblazers Group gathered this week in celebration of International Self-Care Day, by hosting its Annual Member Summit, titled “Self-Care for SRHR: Collective Action in a Time of Global Opposition.” Speakers such as WHO Regional Advisers, NGO leaders and program implementers came together to highlight how global and regional coalition-building can strengthen support for
- [Advancing Self-Care in Nigeria: Expanding the National Guideline Across Life-Course](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/advancing-self-care-in-nigeria-expanding-the-national-guideline-across-life-course/) - Every day, self-care advances in Nigeria; A woman self-injects her contraceptive at home. A young person can test for HIV in private. A pregnant woman recognizes a danger sign and knows to act. These everyday choices are guided by a national policy framework that is now undergoing its most significant update yet. Why the National
- [Pioneering Self-Care in Nigeria: A Pathway to Expanding Health Access for Vulnerable Populations](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/pioneering-self-care-in-nigeria-a-pathway-to-expanding-health-access-for-vulnerable-populations/) - The Government of Nigeria has taken a pioneering role in advancing self-care within the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) sector. By developing one of the world’s first national SRH self-care guidelines, Nigeria has laid a strong foundation to promote self-care practices throughout the country. The domestication of this guideline is a strategic move, not only
- [SCTG Country Monitoring Dashboards: Documenting the Impact of Self-Care Interventions](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-country-monitoring-dashboards-documenting-the-impact-of-self-care-interventions/) - By: Judy Mwangi, Regional Monitoring Advisor, Population Services International One of the functions of the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG) is to ensure the institutionalization of self-care policies and financing at national and subnational levels and increase demand and accountability for self-care among target communities and constituencies. This work is only possible if we continuously monitor
- [Uganda Launches National Guidelines for Self-Care](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/uganda-launches-national-guidelines-for-self-care-2/) - In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the first Consolidated Guidelines on Self-Care Interventions for Health. Revised in 2022, these guidelines are essential for advancing access to self-care, but the work does not stop here – national governments need to find a way to adapt self-care guidelines to best meet the needs of their
- [Strengthening Systems: Nigeria’s Journey to Comprehensive Integration of SRH Self-Care Indicators into the NHMIS](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/strengthening-systems-nigerias-journey-to/) - In Nigeria, the National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) is the country's single, authoritative platform for health data. Functioning as the digital backbone of the public health system, it transforms raw data from service delivery points (SDPs) at all levels into actionable information. This enables robust performance monitoring and empowers evidence-based decision-making for leaders in
- [Self-Care at the 2026 HLM on HIV: A Community Manifesto](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/self-care-at-the-2026-hlm-on-hiv-a-community-manifesto/) - We - the communities living with and impacted by HIV, women in all our diversity, transgender and non-binary people, young people and all marginalized key populations, refuse to be reduced to passive recipients of care. We must be the architects of our own health, well-being and survival. When clinics bolted their doors, we became the
- [Reaffirming Global Commitments: Reflections on the 70th Commission on the Status of Women](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/reaffirming-global-commitments-reflections-on-the-70th-commission-on-the-status-of-women/) - As we enter into a season of global convenings, it is the right time to reflect on the first of many, this year’s 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), and how the agreed conclusions and global commitments impact both our global health community and in-county interventions. CSW saw reaffirmed commitments by various actors
- [Global Commitments, Local Solutions: Women's Health at the 70th Commission on the Status of Women](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/global-commitments-local-solutions-womens-health-at-the-70th-commission-on-the-status-of-women/) - This week, leaders from all over the world will be gathering in New York at the 70th Commission on the Status of Women, responding to a growing anti-rights movement with a call for equity and justice. The priority theme of CSW70 “ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls” focuses on legal
- [Self-Care Conversations at the 76th ECSA-HC Health Ministers Conference ](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/self-care-conversations-at-the-76th-ecsa-hc-health-ministers-conference/) - The 76th ECSA-HC Health Ministers Conference, themed “Enhancing Health Systems for Equity, Resilience, and Sustainability,” was held in Eswatini from 3–5 February 2026, bringing together ministers and senior leaders to reflect on sustainable health financing, pandemic preparedness, and health workforce development. Against a backdrop of frank discussions on a strained global health financing architecture, inefficient supply chains
- [Self-Care, Gender & Youth Webinar Summary](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/self-care-gender-youth-webinar-summary/) - This week, youth leaders gathered from across the globe at the International Youth Conference, as part of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Conversations centered around the need to move youth participation beyond symbolism, and integrate youth as essential partners in the policy-making process. While mental health and NDC prevention were central policy
- [Self-Care: A Missing Link in Tackling NCDs and Mental Health](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/self-care-a-missing-link-in-tackling-ncds-and-mental-health/) - On September 25th, 2025, world leaders will gather for the Fourth High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health (HLM4) during the United Nations General Assembly. The stakes could not be higher. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions are on the rise worldwide. High blood pressure, diabetes, cancers, depression, and anxiety now affect millions of
- [Power in Our Hands: Government Perspectives from the 2025 SCTG Annual Member Summit](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/power-in-our-hands-government-perspectives-from-the-2025-sctg-annual-member-summit/) - This year’s Self-Care Trailblazers Group Annual Member Summit celebrated the growth and resilience of our global self-care movement amidst crisis in the global health sector. At the core of that growth are the implementation efforts happening at the national and sub-national level throughout the African continent, driven by strong partnerships between civil society and governments.
- [Power in Our Hands: NGO Perspectives from the 2025 SCTG Annual Member Summit](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/power-in-our-hands-ngo-perspectives-from-the-2025-sctg-annual-member-summit/) - This year’s Self-Care Trailblazers Annual Member Summit focused on highlighting advancements in self-care at the global, national and subnational level amidst reduced funding and rising opposition. The work of civil society and NGO partners is vital to protecting self-care SRHR policies and mitigating opposition. At this year’s summit, NGO partners from Ethiopia, Uganda and Francophone
- [Power in Our Hands: Recapping Global Perspectives from the 2025 SCTG Annual Member Summit](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/power-in-our-hands-recapping-global-perspectives-from-the-2025-sctg-annual-member-summit/) - This year, the SCTG Annual Member Summit focused on the impact of reduced donor funding and explored opportunities to position self-care as an innovative, cost-effective solution to mitigate reductions in essential health services and strengthen health systems. Faridah Luyiga, Chair of the SCTG Membership and Engagement Sub-Committee, moderated the Summit, which kicked off with presentations
- [Self-Care Trailblazer's Group Statement on the Destruction of Contraceptives by the US Government](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/self-care-trailblazers-group-statement-on-the-destruction-of-contraceptives-by-the-us-government/) - The US government is preparing to incinerate more than $10 million worth of contraceptives—while clinics around the world are rationing care and turning women away. Destroying these commodities could result in 326,000 unwanted pregnancies, 161,000 unplanned births, 110,000 unsafe abortions and 718 preventable maternal deaths. While the Trump Administration has cited concerns over distribution costs,
- [Be in the KNOW: Supporting Health Literacy and Agency through Digital Self-Care](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/be-in-the-know-supporting-health-literacy-and-agency-through-digital-self-care/) - Health literacy is an essential pre-requisite for effective self-care. Equipping individuals with accurate and actionable health information ensures they are fully empowered in the successful prevention, monitoring and management of their health conditions. The challenge is finding effective ways to reach individuals with the health information they need. This is particularly true for marginalized and
- [UHC 2030: We Need Self-Care to Achieve Care for All.](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/uhc-2030-we-need-self-care-to-achieve-care-for-all/) - By Sandy Garçon, Senior Communications Manager, PSI and Global Advocacy & Communications Lead, Self-Care Trailblazer Group Global health took center stage at this year’s United Nations General Assembly with not just one, but three High-Level Meetings taking place in the last week of UNGA: Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response; Tuberculosis; and Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
- [Self-care enhances access and autonomy](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/self-care-enhances-access-and-autonomy/) - By Saumya RamaRao, Global Health Consultant; Gilda Sedgh, Research and Evaluation Scientist and Advisor, Sexual and Reproductive Health; and Dr. Sarah Onyango, Senior Technical Advisor for Self-Care, Population Services International and SCTG Project Director Today, nearly 900 million women of the 1.9 billion women of reproductive age are using some form of modern contraception. This is
- [12 Days of UHC Campaign: How Does Self-Care Support Achievement of the UHC2030 Action Agenda?](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/12-days-of-uhc-campaign-how-does-self-care-support-achievement-of-the-uhc2030-action-agenda/) - We’ve spent the last two weeks celebrating our annual 12 Days of UHC campaign, which ended with Universal Health Coverage Day celebrations on 12th December. The theme of this year’s UHC Day, “Universal Health Coverage for All,” gave us a unique opportunity to celebrate key achievements and take stock of the progress still needed to
- [A Guide to Developing and Testing a National Self-Care Policy](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/a-guide-to-developing-and-testing-a-national-self-care-policy/) - In 2020, Uganda began the process of developing a national self-care guideline for sexual and reproductive health and rights, based on the World Health Organization (WHO)’s guideline on self-care, released in June 2019 and revised in 2022. The WHO guideline provides a people-centered, evidence-based framework along with normative guidance to support individuals, communities, and countries
- [Self-Care’s Contribution to Global Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness.](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/self-cares-contribution-to-global-health-security-and-pandemic-preparedness/) - By Davina Canagasabey, Senior Technical Advisor—Primary Health Care, PATH From PATH’s perspective, how does self-care advance universal health coverage (UHC)? PATH prioritizes self-care as a critical component as standing up strengthened and resilient primary health care (PHC) systems as the pathway for achieving UHC, aligned with the joint Constituency Statement on PHC and self-care at
- [12 Days of UHC: Self-Care for All (Health)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/12-days-of-uhc-self-care-for-all-health/) - What does self-care have to do with issues like pandemic preparedness, climate resilience, and humanitarian settings? Everything! Self-care – the ability of individuals, families, and communities to manage their health and well-being with or without the support of a healthcare provider – is an undeniable component of individual health behavior. And yet, it remains an
- [Uganda Launches National Guidelines for Self-Care](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/uganda-launches-national-guidelines-for-self-care/) - In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the first Consolidated Guidelines on Self-Care Interventions for Health. Revised in 2022, these guidelines are essential for advancing access to self-care, but the work does not stop here – national governments need to find a way to adapt self-care guidelines to best meet the needs of their

## Pages

- [Home](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/) - Self-Care Trailblazer Group: coalition advancing SRH self-care via advocacy, research & national networks to improve access, achieve universal health coverage.
- [Advocacy](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/advocacy/) - Advocacy ADVOCACY WORKING GROUP The Advocacy Working Group (AWG) leads a global, coordinated advocacy, outreach, and communications effort to foster the introduction and scale-up of self-care interventions within health systems. The AWG aims to grow and provide a community of and for individuals and organizations currently or interested in advancing self-care through policy, programmatic, and
- [SCLADS 2026](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sclads-2026/) - 2026 Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series Submit Your Abstract Formulaire de soumission formulario de abstractos submission form Ccall for submissions Self-care learning and discovery series 2026 DEADLINE EXTENDED: July 30, 2026, 11:59 pm GMT The Self-Care Trailblazer Group invites implementers, policymakers, researchers, and advocates to submit proposals for the Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series –
- [Learning Series](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/learning-series/) - Learning and Discovery Series AboutThe Series Held every two years, the Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series (SCLADS) is a highly interactive virtual forum that invites the self-care community to share new knowledge, elevate findings and solutions, and forge connections across issues and geographies.The series is open to all interested self-care stakeholders, including advocates, health providers,
- [Membership](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/membership/) - Membership The Self-Care Trailblazer Group operates as a coalition composed of a diverse set of institutional and individual members working to advance the practice of self-care to improve health around the globe.Members include representatives of multilateral and bilateral organizations, private foundations, governments, civil society, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, advocacy groups, research and academic institutions, and
- [Self Care](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/self-care/) - DEFINING SELF-CARE WHAT ISSELF-CARE As defined by the WHO Consolidated Guidelines on Selff-Care, self-care is the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider.Self-care refers to the holistic activities, practices, and products — medicinal, devices,
- [National Networks - Kenya](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/national-networks-kenya/) - National Networks NATIONAL Self-Care networks SCTG National Self-Care Networks contributes to building a coordinated, diverse, and influential self-care movement that is mobilized around common goals and messaging to advance self-care at the national and subnational levels. Pursuing Policy NSNs pursue specific policy and advocacy priorities and, in collaborationwith the global SCTG, develop learning mechanisms around
- [Evidence & Research](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/evidence-research/) - EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH EVIDENCE AND LEARNING WORKING GROUP The Self-Care Trailblazer Group works to coordinate and broker knowledge generated and accumulated across partners and initiatives in pursuit of the SCTG’s overall objectives. Through its Evidence & Learning Working Group (ELWG), the SCTG seeks to leverage and elevate the evidence and knowledge-generating activities of partners and
- [Francophone Hub](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/francophone-hub/) - Francophone Hub A regional platform for Francophone Africa Established by the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG) to strengthen engagement, collaboration, and shared learning on self-care across Francophone Africa. The hub addresses language and accessibility barriers that have limited French-speaking members’ participation in global self-care discussions.Hosted at ADEMAS (a Senegal-based non-profit with more than 27 years of
- [Resources](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resources/) - Resource Library Browse our clearinghouse of self-care related resources. June 23, 2026 Nigeria Country Brief (Revision of National Guidelines) Resource Type: Guidelines Language: English VIEW RESOURCE June 23, 2026 Ethiopia Country Brief (VCAT Trainings) Resource Type: Language: English VIEW RESOURCE April 8, 2026 RFA for National Self-Care Network Lead in Mozambique Resource Type: Language: VIEW
- [Blog](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/blog/) - Blog Check out the latest updates from Self-Care Trailblazers. Sign up for updates State of Self-Care Report - Progress and Potential of Self-Care: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead Self-care is witnessing an exciting and dynamic evolution – gaining recognition as an important component of healthcare and universal health coverage. This report takes stock of the current field
- [National Networks - Senegal](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/national-networks-senegal/) - National Networks NATIONAL Self-Care networks SCTG National Self-Care Networks contributes to building a coordinated, diverse, and influential self-care movement that is mobilized around common goals and messaging to advance self-care at the national and subnational levels. Pursuing Policy NSNs pursue specific policy and advocacy priorities and, in collaborationwith the global SCTG, develop learning mechanisms around
- [Governance-Advisory](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/governance-advisory/) - governance SECRETARIAT COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Program Advisory Committee (PAC) advises on the SCTG’s programmatic functions in the logic framework. It is made up of donors supporting the SCTG, chairs of the SCTG working groups, and designated leads for each National Self-Care Network. The PAC meets at least twice yearly with program
- [Governance-Coalition](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/governance-coalition/) - governance SECRETARIAT COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Coalition Steering Committee (CSC) advises the Secretariat and provides oversight of SCTG coalition functions, ensuring a strong value proposition for members that is supportive of the SCTG’s strategic priorities. It consists of a geographically and sectorally diverse group of SCTG members selected through a transparent member
- [Governance - Secretariat](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/governance-secretariat/) - governance SECRETARIAT COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Secretariat supports the coalition-building functions of the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG) – including operations, administration, communications, outreach, and global advocacy as well as deliverables for the SCTG’s programmatic elements and reporting to donors. The Secretariat’s coalition-building role is guided by the Coalition Steering Committee (CSC), while
- [National Networks - Nigeria](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/national-networks-nigeria/) - National Networks NATIONAL Self-Care networks SCTG National Self-Care Networks contributes to building a coordinated, diverse, and influential self-care movement that is mobilized around common goals and messaging to advance self-care at the national and subnational levels. Pursuing Policy NSNs pursue specific policy and advocacy priorities and, in collaborationwith the global SCTG, develop learning mechanisms around
- [What We Do](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/what-we-do/) - What We Do While the concept of self-care is not new, the World Health Organization’s Consolidated Guideline on Self-Care Interventions for Health calls for adoption of national policies to usher in this transformative era in healthcare. Members of the SCTG support countries in bringing self-care interventions to consumers by advancing the evidence, practice, learning, and
- [About Us](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/about-us/) - ABOUT US Established in November 2018 with support from the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG) was formed to support governments in institutionalizing self-care in sexual and reproductive health policy and practice. Since its inception, the SCTG has worked to increase self-care issue salience by
- [News & Events](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/news-events/) - News and Events UPCOMING EVENTS Fall 2026 2026 Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series Webinar Series The Discovery Series features multiple highly interactive virtual sessions cutting across hot topics in self-care research, programming, and advocacy. LEARN MORE Latest Newsletter August 31 | 2026 August Updates from the Self-Care Trailblazers Group August was a month of gathering
- [National Networks - Uganda](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/national-networks-uganda/) - National Networks NATIONAL Self-Care networks SCTG National Self-Care Networks contributes to building a coordinated, diverse, and influential self-care movement that is mobilized around common goals and messaging to advance self-care at the national and subnational levels. Pursuing Policy NSNs pursue specific policy and advocacy priorities and, in collaborationwith the global SCTG, develop learning mechanisms around
- [National Networks - Ethiopia](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/national-networks-ethiopia/) - National Networks NATIONAL Self-Care networks SCTG National Self-Care Networks contributes to building a coordinated, diverse, and influential self-care movement that is mobilized around common goals and messaging to advance self-care at the national and subnational levels. Pursuing Policy NSNs pursue specific policy and advocacy priorities and, in collaborationwith the global SCTG, develop learning mechanisms around
- [Discovery Series - 2021 - Spanish](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/discovery-series-2021-spanish/) - Serie de Aprendizaje y Descubrimiento de la Autoasistencia 24 de junio – 27 de agosto 2021 Acerca de la Serie La Serie de Aprendizaje y Descubrimiento de la Autoasistencia es un foro virtual muy interactivo, en el que los participantes intercambiarán y madurarán ideas, experiencias y soluciones sobre diferentes temas de autoasistencia. Presentado por White
- [Discovery Series - 2021 - Fench](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/discovery-series-2021-fench/) - Les Rendez-vous Savoirs et Découverte sur l’Autosoin Du 24 juin au 27 août 2021 À propos de la série de rendez-vous Les Rendez-vous Savoirs et Découverte de l’Autosoin constituent un forum virtuel très interactif où les participants échangent, cultivent des idées, des expériences et des solutions liées aux autosoins. Organisé par White Ribbon Alliance (WRA)
- [Discovery Series - 2021 - English](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/discovery-series-2021-english/) - 2021 Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series 24 June – 27 August 2021 VERSION FRANÇAISE VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL about sclads 2021 The first edition of the Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series featured 16 virtual sessions organized by diverse partners on various self-care topics, including self-care in humanitarian settings, digital health, menstrual health, adolescents and youth sexual
- [Discovery Series - 2023 - Spanish](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/discovery-series-2023-spanish/) - LA SERIE DE APRENDIZAJE Y DESCUBRIMIENTO DE LA AUTOCUIDADO DEL 30 DE OCTUBRE AL 17 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 ACERCA DE LA SERIE La Serie de Aprendizaje y Descubrimiento de la Autocuidado, que se celebra cada dos años, es una serie de aprendizaje virtual que invita a la comunidad del autocuidado a compartir nuevos conocimientos,
- [Discovery Series - 2023 - French](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/discovery-series-2023-french/) - LES RENDEZ-VOUS SAVOIRS ET DÉCOUVERTE SUR L’AUTOSOIN 30 OCTOBRE – 17 NOVEMBRE 2023 À PROPOS DU RENDEZ-VOUS Organisée tous les deux ans, les rendez-vous savoirs et découverte sur l’autosoin est une série d’apprentissage virtuel qui invite la communauté des autosoins à partager de nouvelles connaissances, à mettre en valeur les résultats et les solutions, et à forger
- [Event Page](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/event-page/) - SCTG at ICFP 2022 14-17 November 2022 Learn how self-care is an integral part of family planning, and how the SCTG is improving access. JOIN SCTG @ICFP 2022 The World Health Organization estimates that at least 400 million people worldwide lack access to the most essential health services, and that a global shortage of an
- [Discovery Series - 2023 - English](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/discovery-series-2023-english/) - 2023 Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series 30 October – 17 November 2023 VERSION FRANÇAISE VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL About SCLADS 2023 The 2023 edition of the Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series featured 21 highly interactive sessions organized by more than 30 international and local organizations. Sessions explored hot topics in self-care research, programming, and advocacy, including
- [Newsletter Archives](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter-archives/) - Newsletter Archives NEWSLETTERARCHIVES August 31 | 2026 August Updates from the Self-Care Trailblazers Group August was a month of gathering for the Self-Care Trailblazers Group. Both virtually and in-person, we had the opportunity to engage with many of you, and hear your successes, challenges and hopes for the global self-care movement. Read on for a
- [In The News Archive](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/in-the-news-archive/) - In The News Archives IN THE NEWS ARCHIVES
- [Events Archives](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/events-archives/) - Events Archives PAST EVENTS
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## Leadership

- [Michelle Kariuki (They/Them)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/michelle-kariuki-they-them-gender-and-inclusivity-programs-associate-at-reproductive-health-network-kenya/)
- [Kimberly Whipkey](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/kimberly-whipkey/)
- [George Kapiyo](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/george-kapiyo-senior-technical-advisor/)
- [Dr. Sarah Onyango](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/dr-sarah-onyango/)
- [Nathaly Spilotros](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/nathaly-spilotros/)
- [Hailemariam Segni](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/hailemariam-segni/)
- [Rosemary Ogu](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/rosemary-ogu/)
- [Victoria Torres](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/victoria-torres-associate-manager-for-member-engagement-advocacy/)
- [Dr. Claire Rothschild](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/dr-claire-rothschild/)
- [Gilda Sedgh](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/gilda-sedgh/)
- [Dr. Saumya Ramarao](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/dr-saumya-ramarao/)
- [RAMON OLANREWAJU BABAMOLE](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/olanrewaju-ramon-babamole/)
- [DR. HARJYOT KHOSA](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/harjyot-khosa/)
- [MEGAN CHRISTOFIELD](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/megan-christofield/)
- [DR. AUSTEN EL-OSTA](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/dr-austen-el-osta/)
- [FARIDAH LUYIGA](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/faridah-luyiga/)
- [SOLOME NAKAWEESI-KIMBUGWE](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/solome-nakaweesi-kimbugwe/)
- [JENNY NJUKI](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/jenny-njuki/)
- [AÏSSATOU THIOYE](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/aissatou-thioye/)
- [DR. ADEWOLE ADEFALU](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/dr-adewole-adefalu/)
- [ETHIOPIAN SOCIETY FOR OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS ](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/ethiopian-society-for-obstetricians-and-gynecologists/)
- [WHITE RIBBON ALLIANCE NIGERIA ](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/white-ribbon-alliance-nigeria/)
- [CENTER FOR HEALTH, HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT ](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/center-for-health-human-rights-and-development/)
- [Reproductive Health Network Kenya](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/reproductive-health-network-kenya/)
- [NELLY MUNYASIA](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/nelly-munyasia/)
- [Ida Ndione](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/ida-ndione/)
- [TONTE IBRAYE](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/tonte-ibraye/)
- [ALUPO KATIA OLARO](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-leadership/alupo-katia-olaro/)

## Events

- [Self-Care as a Force Multiplier for Overstretched Health Systems](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/self-care-as-a-force-multiplier-for-overstretched-health-systems/)
- [Reclaiming the Table: Self-Care at the 2026 HLM on HIV/AIDS](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/reclaiming-the-table-self-care-at-the-2026-hlm-on-hiv-aids/)
- [Self-Care Learning and Discovery Series](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/self-care-learning-and-discovery-series/)
- [2021 SELF-CARE LEARNING AND DISCOVERY SERIES](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/2021-self-care-learning-and-discovery-series/)
- [Evidence and Learning Working Group Watch Party](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/evidence-and-learning-working-group-watch-party/)
- [State of Self-Care: Progress and Potential](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/state-of-self-care-progress-and-potential/)
- [SELF-CARE FOR UHC: ENSURING THAT NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/self-care-for-uhc-ensuring-that-no-one-is-left-behind/)
- [2026 Ministerial Dialogue](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/2026-ministerial-dialogue/)
- [SELF-CARE: POWERING HEALTH, RIGHTS, AND EQUALITY FOR ALL ](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/self-care-trailblazer-group-side-event/)
- [2026 Annual Member Summit](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/2026-annual-member-summit/)
- [SCTG at ICFP 2022](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/sctg-at-icfp-2022/) - SCTG at ICFP 2022 14-17 November 2022 Learn how self-care is an integral part of family planning, and how the SCTG is improving access. JOIN SCTG @ ICFP 2022 The World Health Organization estimates that at least 400 million people worldwide lack access to the most essential health services, and that a global shortage of
- [NO UPCOMING EVENTS](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/sctg-at-icfp-2022-2/) - SCTG at ICFP 2022 14-17 November 2022 Learn how self-care is an integral part of family planning, and how the SCTG is improving access. JOIN SCTG @ ICFP 2022 The World Health Organization estimates that at least 400 million people worldwide lack access to the most essential health services, and that a global shortage of
- [The Role of the Private Sector in Advancing Self-Care](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/the-role-of-the-private-sector-in-advancing-self-care/) - SCTG at EvENT TITLE 6-10 July 2022 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. JOIN SCTG @ EVENT TITLE Aliquam at nunc dapibus, iaculis massa quis, feugiat arcu. Aliquam nec consequat magna. Sed eget bibendum sapien. Sed aliquam enim at nisl aliquet, ac hendrerit
- [Moving the Needle on Self Care through Application of the SBC Self Care Framework](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/sctg-event/moving-the-needle-on-self-care-through-application-of-the-sbc-self-care-framework/) - SCTG at EvENT TITLE 6-10 July 2022 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. JOIN SCTG @ EVENT TITLE Aliquam at nunc dapibus, iaculis massa quis, feugiat arcu. Aliquam nec consequat magna. Sed eget bibendum sapien. Sed aliquam enim at nisl aliquet, ac hendrerit

## Newsletters

- [August Updates from the Self-Care Trailblazers Group](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter/august-updates-from-the-self-care-trailblazers-group/)
- [June 2026 Newsletter](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter/april-newsletters/)
- [April Updates from the Self-Care Trailblazers Group](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter/april-updates-from-the-self-care-trailblazers-group/) - Read the latest updates from the SCTG View this email in your browser. A NOTE FROM THE SECRETARIAT This new season brings a variety of new opportunities for the Self-Care Trailblazers Group to come together as a coalition! In this newsletter, you'll find updates on exciting advocacy opportunities, new evidence publications, and member engagements. ​​​We Catch up on updates from the Self-Care Trailblazers Group, including dates for the Annual Member Summit, SCTG at Women Deliver, and new publications on the SCTG Blog.
- [December 2022](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter/december-2022/)
- [January 2023](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter/january-2023/)
- [November 2022](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter/november-2022/)
- [October 2022](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter/october-2022/)
- [September 2022](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter/september-2022/)
- [August 2022](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/newsletter/august-2022/)

## Resources

- [Nigeria Country Brief (Revision of National Guidelines)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/nigeria-country-brief-revision-of-national-guidelines/)
- [Ethiopia Country Brief (VCAT Trainings)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/ethiopia-country-brief-vcat-trainings/)
- [Ethiopia National Self-Care Guideline](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/ethiopia-national-self-care-guideline/)
- [RFA for National Self-Care Network Lead in Mozambique](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/rfa-for-national-self-care-network-lead-in-mozambique/)
- [2025 State of Self-Care Report](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/2025-state-of-self-care-report/)
- [Costing and Financing Technical Brief](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/costing-and-financing-technical-brief/)
- [Costing and Financing Conceptual Framework](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/costing-and-financing-conceptual-framework/)
- [Self-Care and Women's Health](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-womens-health/)
- [Self-Care and Universal Health Coverage](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-universal-health-coverage/)
- [Self-Care and the Healthcare Workforce](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-the-healthcare-workforce/)
- [Self-Care and Pandemic Preparedness Advocacy Brief](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-pandemic-preparedness-advocacy-brief/)
- [Self-Care and Humanitarian Settings Advocacy Brief](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-humanitarian-settings-advocacy-brief/)
- [Self-Care and Health Literacy Advocacy Brief](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-health-literacy-advocacy-brief/)
- [Self-Care and Cost-Efficiency Advocacy Brief](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-cost-efficiency-advocacy-brief/)
- [Self-Care and Climate Change Advocacy Brief](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-climate-change-advocacy-brief/)
- [Self-Care, Gender & Youth Advocacy Brief](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-gender-youth-advocacy-brief/)
- [Self-Care and Climate Change Advocacy Brief (ES)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-climate-change-advocacy-brief-es/)
- [Self-Care and Cost Efficiency Advocacy Brief (ES)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-cost-efficiency-advocacy-brief-es/)
- [Self-Care and Women's Health Advocacy Brief (FR)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-womens-health-advocacy-brief-fr/)
- [Self-Care and Climate Change (FR)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-climate-change-fr/)
- [Self-Care and Cost-Efficiency Advocacy Brief (FR)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-cost-efficiency-advocacy-brief-fr/)
- [Self-Care and Humanitarian Settings Advocacy Brief (ES)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-humanitarian-settings/)
- [Self-Care, Gender and Youth Advocacy Brief (ES)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-gender-and-youth-advocacy-brief-es/)
- [Self-Care and Health Literacy Advocacy Brief (ES)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-health-literacy-advocacy-brief-es/)
- [Self-Care and the Health Workforce Advocacy Brief (ES)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-the-health-workforce-advocacy-brief-es/)
- [Self-Care and Pandemic Preparedness Advocacy Brief (ES)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-pandemic-preparedness-advocacy-brief-es/)
- [Sel-Care and UHC Advocacy Brief (ES)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/sel-care-and-uhc-advocacy-brief-es/)
- [Self-Care and Women's Health Advocacy Brief (ES)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-womens-health-advocacy-brief-es/)
- [Self-Care, Gender & Youth Advocacy Brief (FR)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-gender-youth-advocacy-brief-fr/)
- [Self-Care and Pandemic Preparedness Advocacy Brief (FR)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-pandemic-preparedness-advocacy-brief-fr/)
- [Self-Care and Humanitarian Settings Advocacy Brief (FR)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-humanitarian-settings-advocacy-brief-fr/)
- [Self-Care and Health Literacy Advocacy Brief (FR)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-health-literacy/)
- [Self-Care and the Health Workforce Advocacy Brief (FR)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-the-health-workforce-advocacy-brief-fr/)
- [Self-Care and UHC Advocacy Brief (FR)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-and-uhc-advocacy-brief-fr/)
- [Kenya Self-Care Guidelines 2023](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/kenya-self-care-guidelines-2023/)
- [Guide National Autosoin Senegal 2021](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/guide-national-autosoin-senegal-2021/)
- [Meeting Summary: Annual Members Summit 2024 (Spanish)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/meeting-summary-annual-members-summit-2024-spanish/)
- [Meeting Summary: Annual Members Summit 2024 (French)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/meeting-summary-annual-members-summit-2024-french/)
- [Meeting Summary: Annual Members Summit 2024 (English)](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/meeting-summary-annual-members-summit-2024-english/)
- [Family Planning Infographic](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/family-planning-infographic/)
- [Self-Care Strategies for Women and Girls with Disabilities](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/self-care-strategies-for-women-and-girls-with-disabilities/)
- [Job Aid: Self-Managed Family Planning Methods](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/job-aid-self-managed-family-planning-methods/)
- [Untapped Potential: Unlocking Self-Care for Global Health Progress](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource/test/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Stories from our National Self-Care Networks](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/category/countrystories/)

## Tags

- [monitoring and evaluation](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/tag/monitoring-and-evaluation/)
- [nigeria](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/tag/nigeria/)

## Leadership Types

- [COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/leadership-type/coalition-steering-committee/)
- [PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/leadership-type/program-advisory-committee/)
- [SECRETARIAT](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/leadership-type/secretariat/)
- [Secretariat – Coordination Team](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/leadership-type/secretariat-coordination-team/)
- [Secretariat – Evidence & Learning](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/leadership-type/secretariat-evidence-learning/)
- [Secretariat – Global Engagement](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/leadership-type/secretariat-global-engagement/)

## Event Status

- [Past Event](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/event-status/past-event/)
- [Upcoming Event](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/event-status/upcoming-event/)
- [Upcoming Event](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/event-status/upcoming/)

## Related Practice Areas

- [Safe Abortion](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related_practice_areas/safe-abortion/)
- [Adolescents & Youth](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related_practice_areas/adolescents-youth/)
- [Sexual & Reproductive Health](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related_practice_areas/sexual-reproductive-health/)
- [Self-Care](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related_practice_areas/self-care/)
- [Self-care Trailblazer Group](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related_practice_areas/self-care-trailblazer-group/)
- [Health Systems Strengthening](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related_practice_areas/health-systems-strengthening/)
- [Climate Change](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related_practice_areas/health-systems-strengthening/climate-change/)

## Related Countries

- [Nigeria](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related-country/nigeria/)
- [Côte d’Ivoire](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related-country/cote-divoire/)
- [Ethiopia](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/related-country/ethiopia/)

## Resource Types

- [Annual Reports](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource-type/annual-reports/)
- [Case Studies](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource-type/case-studies/)
- [Guidelines](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource-type/guidelines/)
- [Technical Briefs and Reports](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource-type/technical-briefs-and-reports/)
- [Toolkits](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource-type/toolkits/)
- [Strategy](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource-type/strategy/)
- [Summary Document](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource-type/summary-document/)
- [Policy Landscape Analysis](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource-type/policy-landscape-analysis/)
- [Fact Sheet](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/resource-type/fact-sheet/)

## Topics

- [Adolescents and Youth](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/topic/adolescents-and-youth/)
- [Advocacy](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/topic/advocacy/)
- [Costing and Financing](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/topic/costing-and-financing/)
- [Health Workers](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/topic/health-workers/)
- [Humanitarian Settings](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/topic/humanitarian-settings/)
- [Policy](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/topic/policy/)

## Health Areas

- [Sexual and Reproductive Health](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/health-area/sexual-and-reproductive-health/)

## Languages

- [English](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/language/english/)
- [French](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/language/french/)
- [Spanish](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/language/spanish/)

## Focus Countries

- [Nigeria](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/focus-country/nigeria/)
- [Ethiopia](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/focus-country/ethiopia/)

## Workstreams

- [Evidence & Learning Working Group](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/workstream/evidence-learning-working-group/)
- [National Self-Care Network](https://selfcaretrailblazers.org/workstream/national-self-care-network/)