Strengthening the USAID Zika Response: Experiences from the Zika Social and Behavior Change Working Group

This document outlines the role of the Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Working Group (WG) for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Zika Response. The WG—made up of technical experts representing various implementing partners from the USAID Zika Response—served as a forum for partners and USAID to share and discuss issues, challenges, solutions and best practices for Zika prevention, and promote emerging and evidence-based practices. This document highlights how the group was initiated, key successes and lessons learned for future outbreak responses.