International Planned Parenthood Federation Worldwide

International Planned Parenthood Federation, Worldwide, Inc. is a global network of family planning associations working in 170 countries. It is the largest non-governmental organization in the world concerned with sexual and reproductive health and rights. IPPF Worldwide Inc.’s strategic framework for 2005-2015, called the "5 A’s," is based around five key challenges in the field: Access for all to comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services; meeting the reproductive health needs of Adolescents/Young People; increasing access to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support; advocating for safe Abortion services; and Advocacy on the importance of reproductive health both in international development priorities and national policies. In 2009, the Federation saw 32.7 million clients for family planning and other sexual and reproductive health services, distributed 152 million condoms, and provided 1.4 million abortion-related services. Renewed support will underwrite continued implementation of the "5 A’s," particularly related to advocacy and safe abortion services. Over the next two years, IPPF Worldwide Inc. will help its Member Associations to increase donor and developing country resources, and political commitment, devoted to sexual and reproductive health and rights. With over 50 years of experience, IPPF Worldwide Inc. has developed a track record as an innovator in service delivery and advocacy worldwide. This grant would support the organization through the mid-way point of its strategic plan and to tackle ongoing challenges of strengthening quality and performance in sub-Saharan Africa, scaling up safe abortion services, and securing sufficient resources to achieve its ultimate goal of universal access to information and services for sexual and reproductive health.