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Relative to much of Africa, Madagascar has high levels of contraceptive use, but high birth rates coupled with endemic poverty and limited government-led sexual and reproductive health (SRH) provision mean that child mortality and maternal death figures are high. Fianakaviana Sambatra (FISA) has been fighting since 1967 to improve the nation’s SRH through advocacy, education and direct service provision. Currently, it runs 67 service points, including: 11 permanent clinics, 3 mobile units and 12 community-based services (CBSs), across 6 of the country’s regions. FISA works with 5 associated clinics and 29 private practitioners. FISA has 70 full-time staff, 184 peer educators, and a youth action movement made up of 42 members. FISA delivers a wide range of services: family planning, prevention and management of HIV and the provision and dissemination of comprehensive SRH materials. FISA has used its on-the-ground experience to advise government on national SRH policy. It has partnered with the Ministry of Health, Family Planning and Social Protection, and the Ministry of Youth to advocate for a concerted approach to resolving the critical SRH issues currently facing the country. At the same time, it works with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as Marie Stopes International, and the ASSONG coalition of NGOs. FISA receives financial support from UNFPA, the Big Lottery Fund, Amélioration de la Qualité De Services, the EU and IPPF’s Japan Trust Fund. It’s also closely connected to other organizations promoting SRH rights across the country and the region. 

The Algerian Association for Family Planning (AAPF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO), created in 1987. The Algerian Association for Family Planning works for the well-being and development of the individual and the family and promotion of sexual and reproductive rights, and the rights of women and young people. Vision: An Algeria where all individuals make free and informed choices and enjoy full sexual and reproductive health rights, without discrimination or stigma. Mission: To advocate for rights, facilitate sexual and reproductive health services, and ensure access to information for all, especially for vulnerable and underserved groups. AAPF believes: In social inclusion, with a commitment to vulnerable and underserved populations to benefit from sexual and reproductive health rights. In diversity and respect for all people without discrimination. That passion inspires and encourages adherence to and advocacy for sexual and reproductive health rights. That accountability requires transparency and performance that meets the expectations of partners and beneficiaries. Objectives and targets include: Strengthen the commitment of decision-makers to improve the legislative and policy framework for sexual and reproductive health rights, policies in favour of sexual and reproductive health rights and improve the legislative and policy framework for sexual and reproductive health rights.  To increase the support and commitment of civil society, particularly women's and youth groups, to the defence of sexual and reproductive health rights. Improve access to comprehensive sexuality education for young people. To increase the population's knowledge of sexual and reproductive health rights. To increase the supply of quality sexual and reproductive health services in collaboration with health partners. To improve the operational efficiency and double the income of AAPF. Expand the base of volunteers and people interested and involved.