In the dynamic and complex landscape of global health, effectively translating knowledge into action is both a challenge and a necessity. Traditional methods of knowledge dissemination often fall short in engaging diverse communities, crossing cultural boundaries, and evoking the empathy needed to drive change. Art, through visual media, performance, storytelling, and creative expression, offers a powerful and human-centred approach to bridge these gaps.

This toolkit explores how, across the Share-Net International network, we have utilised art as a medium for knowledge translation. It is designed to inspire, guide, and equip practitioners, researchers, artists, and community leaders with the tools and strategies to integrate artistic practices into SRHR communication and engagement efforts. Whether it’s to spark dialogue, amplify voices, or make complex health issues more relatable, art can move beyond facts and figures to foster deeper understanding and lasting impact.

By combining evidence with emotion, data with narrative, and science with creativity, this toolkit invites you to reimagine how knowledge is shared and acted upon in SRHR and global health