We are supported and sustained by the dedication of individuals around the world who freely volunteer their time, skills and ideas to improve the lives of women, men and young people in their communities and beyond.
Our volunteers are part of the largest voluntary organization in sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Some of our volunteers
To get an idea of who the volunteers are and what they do, you will find a small number of them featured here.
What do volunteers do?
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Leadership from the field
Myriam volunteers in Colombia
"I feel empowered by my work and helping women in my situation".
Awattef volunteers in Syria
"Without the clinic we would have to travel miles to get these services. I open my house to any one who wants to visit the clinic – everyone is always welcome.”
Yaya volunteers in Gambia
"I like the fact that volunteering brings a lot of different people together and they can learn from each other".
Esther volunteers in Puerto Rico
"Learning to respect and take into consideration the people we serve, to be aware that we’re not doing them a favour, but rather respecting their rights, working towards securing human rights.”
Amu volunteers in Nepal
“I’ve seen many youths, their parents and teachers changing their attitude towards sexual reproductive health and I’m proud to be a part of that.”
Wondimagne volunteers in Ethiopia
"I became an agent because I think that it will improve people’s lives and I like being a pioneer and leader in my community".
Diana volunteers in Colombia
"I chose to spearhead the girls carry a condom campaign because women who carry condoms are frequently discriminated against, yet they must be able to protect themselves".
Gassamingding volunteers in Gambia
"I had to educate the parents before I was allowed to educate the children!"
Binta volunteers in Gambia
"More people are using the services, and often come for condoms, especially at the weekend".
Kadajata volunteers in Mauritania
"When I first volunteered, it caused problems with my husband; he felt that I was neglecting my role in the home as a wife and mother".
Roger volunteers in Cameroon
“The spirit of volunteerism is what I feel most passionate about. There is always something to give. There is no such thing as empty volunteerism.”
Dennis volunteers in Bosnia
“Parents do not understand the risk for their children, so I try to talk to them as well.”
Sadaf volunteers in Pakistan
"I believe we the youth together can bring a change, and I am grateful to IPPF for actually polishing our skills and giving us a platform to grow and make this world our dream place".
Debo volunteers in Gambia
"Family planning helps people, it makes their lives better".
Chantal volunteers in Rwanda
“It was great to meet and talk with young people from other countries who are working for the same cause.”
Danil volunteers in Ethiopia
"Young people are exposed to sexual and reproductive health problems due to lack of awareness".
Hadi volunteers in Indonesia
“I want to help others in my area who struggle with drug addiction, that’s why I decided to volunteer for the Kemayoran Drop-In Centre’s outreach programme”.
Mengieh volunteers in Gambia
"Volunteering for GFPA is very important, without volunteers there will be no GFPA and without GFPA there will be no family planning".
Angela volunteers in Colombia
“I have a long history with Profamilia, my mother was a volunteer during the days of the original founder, Dr Tamayo and I was a youth volunteer until my early 20s”.
Niraj volunteers in Nepal
"As we know that young people are sexually active today, they need complete knowledge on sexual and reproductive health".