We contribute to a dynamic portfolio of projects across around the world.
CUBIC has delivered over 50 projects in collaboration with Save the Children Country Offices, Members, and external partners worldwide. Our work spans a range of thematic areas, using behavioral science to drive meaningful change for children.
EDUCATION
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Increasing Teacher Attendance in South Sudan
CUBIC implemented a research project in partnership with Save the Children Sudan to explore the root causes of teacher absenteeism and low uptake of the new curriculum plan.
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Encouraging and Tracking Teachers' Attendance
Teacher absenteeism plagues Mozambique's education system, hindering access to quality education for millions of children, especially in the Global South. Save the Children partnered with CUBIC through its Safe Back to School initiative to combat this issue.
HEALTH
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KENYA VAXUP - Applying Behavioral Science to Increase Vaccine Uptake
As part of the Vaccination Uptake (VAXUP) project in Kenya in 2011, CUBIC partnered with the Busara and Common Thread to create The Little Jab Book- Kenya Edition.
CHILD PROTECTION
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Tackling Sexual Violence and Abuse against Children in Spain
In collaboration with Save the Children (SC) Spain, CUBIC led this research project that uses a behavioral science approach to inform a communication campaign aimed at potential bystanders to equip them with the tools to report suspected cases.
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Reducing Online Violence Among Adolescents in Spain
In partnership with Save the Children Spain, CUBIC conducted literature reviews, and formative research with Spanish students to uncover structural, informational, and behavioral barriers to reducing online gender-based violence.
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Behavioral Solutions for Child Safety: Tackling Hazardous Work in Côte d’Ivoire
CUBIC collaborated with Save the Children Côte d’Ivoire to develop an intervention aimed at reducing hazardous child labor in cocoa farms and increasing school attendance.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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Enhancing Play Programs with Beavioral Insights
CUBIC partnered with Save the Children’s Championing Play program, funded by LEGO foundation, to help integrate behavioral science into play initiatives across seven country offices.
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Tips by Text: Adapting a Successful US Parenting Intervention to the Philippines
CUBIC partnered with Save the Children Philippines to investigate if the successful US parenting intervention “Tips by Text” could be adapted for the Philippines.
CLIMATE CHANGE
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My Forest Child: Encouraging Climate Action Through an Innovative App
Partnering with the My Forest Child (MFC) team, CUBIC conducted research to identify barriers and enablers related to downloading and using MFC mobile app.
INTERNAL SYSTEM STRENGHTHENING
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Maximixing Matching Gifts
CUBIC conducted literature reviews, stakeholder discussions, and process audits to identify barriers to matching gift uptake - in collaboration with the Corporate Partnership team at Save the Children US.
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Applying Behavioral Science to Increase Medical Incident Reporting among SCI Staff
CUBIC worked with the Global Medical Team and Country Office teams to identify the reasons behind low medical incident reporting among Save the Children health staff in Rwanda and Bangladesh.
