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Latest News16/05/2012

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Pakistan research study seeks new ways to improve maternal health

Policy change is a key contributor to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes, particularly in marginalised communities. In order to effect policy change, strong, credible evidence backed by research is essential to guide clear policy recommendations.

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UK minister meets Ugandan family planning clients

Lynne Featherstone with clients in Uganda

Our programme in Uganda was honoured to receive a visit from the UK’s Equalities Minister and Ministerial Champion for tackling Violence against Women and Girls Overseas, Lynne Featherstone, last week. 02/05/2012

Dutch award to strengthen private sector in Ethiopia

two women in Ethiopia

Our programme in Ethiopia is delighted to have been awarded €13 million by the Dutch government for a project to improve the sexual and reproductive health of Ethiopian women. 27/04/2012

World Bank grant to increase maternal health services in the Philippines

Philippines mother and child

The World Bank has approved a grant of US$3.6 million to our programme in the Philippines to increase access to affordable maternal health services. 24/04/2012

GlobalGiving: Help us champion reproductive health

a team member and a client

We need your help to reach the target of $4,000 from 50 donors by 30th April to secure our place on the GlobalGiving fundraising website. 19/04/2012

Impact 2: measure the impact of family planning

a team member in Kenya with a client

Our new Impact 2 tool, which launched to the public today, will enable organisations to estimate the wider impact of their family planning programming in developing countries. 12/04/2012

Stories from Tanzania: how family planning changes futures

woman stands against tree

Lucy, 18 and Sophia, 17 are both from Mgunga, a rural village in the Dodoma region of Tanzania. They’re almost the same age but their futures already look very different, because of their access to education and family planning. 07/03/2012

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USAID funding takes family planning to rural Zimbabwe

With new USAID funding we are increasing access to family planning for women living in hard to reach communities in Zimbabwe. 22/02/2012

New USAID conversion factors strengthen evidence gathering

We are pleased to announce that we have adopted the new USAID CYP conversion factors for all family planning services delivered from 1st January, 2012. 07/02/2012

Gates Foundation prioritises family planning in annual letter

Bill Gates has today prioritised family planning in his annual letter as Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 25/01/2012

CEO highlights importance of family planning in reducing unsafe abortion

Commenting on research released today our CEO Dana Hovig reaffirmed the importance of family planning in lowering the number of unsafe abortions across world. 19/01/2012

2011: a year in sexual and reproductive health

We take a wider look at what proved to be a pivotal year in sexual and reproductive health globally, and a look forward at 2012. 30/12/2011

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