Member Associations

Located off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, Comoros is an archipelago of 4 islands at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel between northeaster Mozambique and northwestern Madagascar. At a little over 1,800 square kilometres, it’s the third smallest nation in Africa, but has over 700,000 inhabitants. It is one of the most densely populated countries on the continent. A third of the population are women of reproductive age and the absence of essential health services presents major risks to their health and survival. High fertility levels allied to low contraceptive uptake, and widespread poverty combine to drive high risks related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH). In response, the Association Comorienne pour le Bien-Être Famille (ASCOBEF) is delivering a comprehensive range of sexual and reproductive health programmes and services. These include family planning, gynaecological counselling and services, antenatal care, information, education and communication (IEC) programmes and behaviour change communications (BCC) activities to promote health-seeking behaviour. It is also playing a major advocacy role in the fight against gender-based violence, and has provided extensive victim support. The majority of ASCOBEF's clients are poor, marginalized, socially excluded and/or under-served. ASCOBEF deliver services and programmes supported by volunteers, Youth Action Movement members and peer educators. ASCOBEF works in partnership with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) including Réseau Femmes et Développement. It receives financial support from UNFPA, the Global Fund, UNICEF and the World Health Organization.

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.