01424nas a2200181   4500000000100000008004100001260004900042653001200091653003900103653000800142653000800150653001200158653002400170245004400194856014100238300000900379520085400388       2015                            d  bSigthsavers International, RTI International10aToolkit10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)10aMDA10aIEC10aControl10aBehavioural changes00aIEC & social mobilization NTD tool kit.  uhttps://www.ntdtoolbox.org/sites/default/files/content/paragraphs/resource/files/2019-08/ntd_social_mobilization_guide_final-digital.pdf  a30 p3 a<div dir="ltr">There is a need for stronger, evidence based, social mobilization approaches and information education and communication (IEC) materials to support behavior change for mass drug administrations (MDA) in the control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). In order to address this problem this resource on how to design effective social mobilization strategies and IEC materials for MDAs was developed.</div>

<div dir="ltr">This guide takes the user through a step-by-step process to systematically review, revise, develop and adapt current IEC materials and social mobilization approaches. It involves a five step process and the requisite tools to complete each step. The guide and associated tools help NTD program managers and planners develop and or strategically review social mobilization and communication strategies.</div>