Member Associations

The Egyptian Family Planning Association (EFPA) is one of the Arab World and Africa’s primary volunteer-based associations working in family planning. Founded in 1958, EFPA is a strong, well-established, transparent and competent association, bound by the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity – MoSS administrative supervision, in addition to, the Ministry of Health and Population - MoHP technical supervision. In line with its new strategic plan 2016-2022 and in accordance with the SDG’s, EFPA’s vision aspires to see all people in Egypt free regarding their sexual and reproductive choices, free from violence and discrimination. EFPA’s mission resides in continuing to lead volunteerism on SRHR, primarily through service provision, awareness raising and women and girls’ rights and empowerment, as well as, advocating for sexual and reproductive rights for all, particularly, the underprivileged and most at-risk groups. EFPA’s current scope of work within its present strategy 2016-2022, is focused on four different outcomes, namely advocacy, information and awareness raising, high-quality service provision, as well as, quality performance. On advocacy, information and awareness raising aspect, EFPA aspires that the government will respect and protect sexual and reproductive health and rights, as well as, gender equality; and people will be able to act freely in terms of their choices regarding their sexual and reproductive health and rights. The association provides awareness sessions, single sessions, as well as, a complete gender-sensitive approach Comprehensive Sexuality Education program, with special focus on young people including young women and men through its 16 different Youth Friendly Clinics - YFCs, in order to, positively affect their behaviours and life choices. The access to information and awareness raising for young people positively reflects on their access to services through EFPA’s offered Youth Friendly Services - YFSc and their understanding of their rights, leading to their empowerment and an ability to lead an informed, happier and healthier life. As for service provision EFPA adopts a beneficiaries-centred approach, where it seeks to provide 10,899,269 high-quality SRH service. The following services are offered in 102 different SDPs throughout 20 governorates, where the Integrated Package of Essential Services is provided, offering counselling services, contraception services, referral for safe abortion care (to the extent of the law) with pre- and post-abortion counselling, STIs/ RTIs treatment services, HIV/AIDS services, gyneacology services, prenatal care, in addition to, GBV services. Finally, but most importantly is EFPA’s commitment to sustain a unified, high performing and accountable association status. Thus, aspiring to positively serve and contribute to the advancement and development of the Egyptian society in terms of the SRHR field in collaboration with other entities whether governmental or other non-profit organizations, in order to, help empower all people to make, better and more informed healthier life choices.  

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