This storybook captures a unique and evolving journey—one that reimagines how knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) can transcend borders, amplify local voices, and build interconnected regional ecosystems. Anchored by Share-Net International, the Regional Knowledge Translation Approach emerged from a simple yet bold question: How can national SRHR knowledge models fuel broader regional impact?

The initiative was born out of Share-Net International’s long-standing commitment to bridging the gap between research, policy, and practice. Recognising that national hubs have built strong local expertise, Share-Net International envisioned a new phase—one that connects these national learnings across countries facing shared cultural, political, and systemic SRHR challenges. In 2021, Share-Net International initiated conversations to explore regionalisation as a deliberate knowledge strategy, and three country hubs—Share-Net Bangladesh, Share-Net Jordan, and Share-Net Colombia—stepped forward to pilot this vision in their respective regions: South Asia, the Arab Region, and Latin America.

Each hub brought a distinct context and strength to the table. Share-Net Bangladesh had extensive experience with youth-led advocacy and digital knowledge products. Share-Net Jordan was rooted in strong academic partnerships and had been working on sensitive SRHR themes such as gender-based violence and early marriage within conservative frameworks. Share-Net Colombia added value through its vibrant community networks and focus on inclusive SRHR practices, especially for LGBTQI+ communities and Indigenous populations.

What followed was a series of co-created processes—regional mappings, cross-country dialogues, policy brief development, and virtual learning exchanges. Youth and local practitioners were placed at the heart of knowledge creation, ensuring the outputs were not only evidence-based but also contextually relevant and politically aware. In South Asia, for instance, Share-Net Bangladesh engaged over 50 contributors from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, and Pakistan to produce 15+ multilingual knowledge products. In Jordan and Colombia, similar models were adopted to surface lived experiences and local innovation.

The shorter-term impacts have already been powerful: regional conferences, youth-led policy advocacy, and stronger visibility of national SRHR challenges through a regional lens. These efforts have brought together communities that were once working in silos and inspired new models of trust building and knowledge sharing.

Looking ahead, the broader potential of this regional approach is vast. By fostering cross-border solidarity, enabling peer learning, and promoting the co-creation of context-specific knowledge, this initiative can seed a more equitable, youth-centered SRHR ecosystem— one that adapts to local realities while learning from regional diversity. This storybook is more than a documentation—it’s a blueprint for how regionalisation can democratise knowledge, build bridges across borders, and reimagine SRHR advocacy for the next generation.