Planned Parenthood Federation of America
For Reproductive Health Services And Advocacy
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Amount$200,000
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Program
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Date Awarded10/13/2014
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Term24 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Strategies
Overview
This grant will support the efforts of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) to advocate for Peace Corps volunteers and/or trainees to have coverage for abortion services in cases of rape, incest, and life endangerment. PPFA will recruit and train returned Peace Corps volunteers to serve as spokespeople for this campaign. The campaign will bring coverage for Peace Corps volunteers in line with the what women in the U.S. military currently receive.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.ppfa.org
Address
123 William Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10038, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for support of PPFA’s International Program
The International Program of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) provides reproductive health services and advocacy in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. PPFA works in ten developing countries, where it provides its NGO partners funding and technical assistance to develop effective programs and build sustainable organizations within the movement for reproductive health and rights. A separate general operating support grant to PPFA is also recommended on this docket.
for support of PPFA’s International Program
Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s international program, Planned Parenthood Global, forms partnerships with nongovernmental organizations and provides funding and technical assistance for reproductive health advocacy, education, and services. This grant would support Planned Parenthood Global’s assessment how to expand to additional countries in West Africa, particularly Francophone countries.
