Member Associations

The Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ) was created in 1972. Then, it was dedicated to the promotion of family planning services. Over the years, it has evolved into a major service provider and advocacy body, with significant input into government policy on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues. Services offered include family planning, voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV, the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), antenatal and post-natal care, emergency contraceptive provision, laboratory tests, and screening. PPAZ refers clients on for additional services including prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), antiretroviral treatment and home-based care. The organization operates 3 static clinics, 11 mobile units and 10 community-based services (CBSs). It has a full-time staff of 34, backed by 1,300 volunteers which include over 200 community-based distributors (CBDs) and 398 peer educators. In total, PPAZ runs 229 service points. PPAZ places a strong emphasis on HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment: as the statistics show, HIV prevalence rates are exceptionally high in Zambia. PPAZ has worked intensively on integrating gender and empowerment perspectives into HIV prevention. It has undertaken behaviour change communication projects directed at young people, both in and out of school settings, and it’s taken similar projects out to rural communities.  PPAZ partners extensively with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), particularly those involved in youth and HIV and AIDS work. It receives financial support from Care international, UNICEF, the Japanese Organisation for Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICEP), Forum RFSU and IPPF’s Japan Trust Fund.   

Health Development Initiative (HDI-Rwanda) is a non-profit organization based in Kigali, Rwanda, dedicated to improving healthcare quality and accessibility for all. Our approach is rooted in human rights, aiming to build a society where every person can attain optimal health and well-being, regardless of their social, cultural, economic or any other status. HDI advocates for the enhancement of health outcomes through the implementation of laws, policies, and programs tailored to address the needs of diverse groups, including women, children, historically marginalized communities, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, youth, and other marginalized populations. HDI has two service delivery points : Kicukiro and Nyakabanda. Average total clients served through the clinic: 8,000 Approx. 65% women Average calls received through the hotline: 85,000 Approx. 85% women, 70% adolescents under 19 Average number of cases of SGBV, discrimination, child registration and women seeking safe abortion supported by HDI’s legal team each year: 1,500 Over 95% women seeking safe abortion SRHR Clinical services: Provision of emergency contraceptives for vulnerable women and girls Linkage to comprehensive safe abortion services Pregnancy testing and linkage to health services Provision of comprehensive SRHR education HIV testing; linkage to care and treatment for those who are HIV-positive STIs screening and referral for treatment Referral for voluntary male medical circumcision SRHR Outreach Service (SRHR and community health education) Psychosocial Support, Counseling, and Legal Aid Family planning counseling and linkage to services Counseling, psychosocial support, and legal assistance to GBV survivors Pre-abortion and post-abortion counseling and legal assistance Legal aid for key populations for legal advice, support, and education on laws and human rights Psychosocial support for key populations and LGBTI community members Follow up on cases of violence and detention on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity and sex work Toll-Free Hotline Information on SRHR topics including HIV prevention, menstruation, contraception, relationships, among many others Referral for clinic services Social media pages: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDIRwanda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hdirwanda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HDIRwanda