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About IPPF AR

We are the leading sexual and reproductive health organization in Africa. Supported by thousands of volunteers, IPPFAR tackles the continent’s growing sexual and reproductive health challenges through a network of Member Associations in 42 countries. We also led advocacy for the creation of the first continental framework for sexual and reproductive health, the Maputo Plan of Action.
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Ambrose-Akanyihayo-YAM

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"Why Do I Volunteer?" Ambrose Akanyihayo's Story

23-year-old Ambrose Akanyihayo is a university student and the Youth Action Movement (YAM) Chairperson in our Member Association in Uganda. YAM is the youth arm of IPPF Africa Region’s volunteer ...
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Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association (LPPA)

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Awarding the Best Performing Clinics: Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association (LPPA)

In order to enhance the quality of care and discipline among its service providers, the Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association (LPPA) has developed a system that strives to promote and maintain ...
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28 November 2018

Watch: Bridging the Gap

Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa and the tenth most populous in the world. It is estimated that two-thirds of women do not have access to sexual ...
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31 October 2018

Watch: Ending child marriage in Malawi

Malawi has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. It's estimated that 47% of women and girls are married before the age of 18. In 2017 ...
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SGBV_IPPFAR

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29 October 2018

Sexual Gender-Based Violence Services in IPPFAR Member Associations to be Strengthened

IPPF Africa Region recently held a Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) workshop for over 30 program staff and service providers drawn from selected Member Associations (MAs). The workshop was co- organized ...
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Mercy Atieno

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Family Planning is not here to destroy us, but to help us

Her life in a slum in Nairobi At 23, Mercy Atieno has procured four unsafe abortions with the fourth one being nearly fatal. Mercy grew up in densely populated informal ...
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20 July 2018

Reproductive Health Uganda and Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association Receive Accreditation Certificates

Two IPPF Africa Region Member Associations; Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) and the Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association (LPPA) have been recognized for their success in the 3rd IPPF Accreditation cycle. About ...
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