Member Associations

The Association Centrafricaine pour le Bien-Être Familial (ACABEF), was established in 1986 and recognised as an NGO by the Central African Government 1987. It signed a collaboration agreement with the government in 2003.  Aim: To participate with the Government in creating the necessary conditions for the economic, social and cultural development of the population;  To support the Government and through it the Maternal and Child Health Services;  To contribute to the integration of family planning programmes into the public health system;  To provide, when necessary, useful advice to relieve couples suffering from infertility and help them prevent future cases.  Objectives: To increase young people's access to comprehensive, gender-sensitive sexual and reproductive health information and education;  To increase young people's access to a wider range of age-appropriate services;  Contribute significantly to the prevention and control of STIs/HIV/AIDS;  Contribute to increasing access to psycho-social care for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS through a dynamic partnership;  To improve the access of women, men and young people to quality Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services using a gender and rights based approach;  To contribute to the information and reduction of unsafe abortion rates in the country;  To provide care for victims of GBV.   ACABEF targets: Adolescents and youth;  Men and women of reproductive age   Number of clinics:   ACABEF has had 07 clinics since its creation, namely   The model clinic in Bangui in the capital   The Ouham regional branch located in Bossangoa;  The Lobaye regional branch in Mbaiki;  The Ouaka Regional Antenna located in Bambari.  A Point of Care (PPS) in Paoua   A Care Provision Point (PPS) in Bozoum   A youth-friendly centre in Bangui.  However, with the socio-political events that the country has experienced since 2013, some clinics in the interior of the country have been completely vandalised and destroyed by armed groups and their goods taken away. For the time being, the association only has two clinics located in Bangui and Mbaiki and a youth centre in Bangui.  The Association has been offering an average of 400,000 services per year to the population for the past 3 years including:  SRH and FP services in fixed and advanced clinics   HIV screening and follow-up of people declared positive for psychological care   Comprehensive sexual education   Carrying out community-based distributions   Management of VGB  Infertility treatment   Advocacy on SRH rights issues   

SALAMA, the Lebanese Association for Family Health, is an NGO founded in 2008 under the statement of registration No 1740. SALAMA advocates for sexual and reproductive health and rights SRHR by inducing the concerned authorities in Lebanon to support and protect SRHR, promotes and provides high quality SRH services (for children, young people, men and women), and raises awareness for all groups in the society (particularly the underserved and marginalized) in order that they make informed decisions regarding their SRHR. SALAMA is a member of different working groups and networks in Lebanon and at the Arab world regional level. SALAMA’s objectives are: Gain Support of decision makers and champions to modify, approve and activate laws and develop national strategies related to SRHR issues. Strengthen partnerships with non- governmental and private organizations, women and youth groups, and champions to advocate for SRHR. Empower youth on comprehensive sexuality education CSE in order to fulfill their sexual and reproductive rights. Increase awareness of community and individuals on SRHR issues, stressing on engaging champions, intellectuals and media. Provide high quality SRH services, particularly to the marginalized and displaced people. Enable SRH services especially to the marginalized and displaced people through other stakeholders. Enhance The effectiveness of the association & Mobilize Resources. Expand the volunteers and activists base and enhance their capacities. SALAMA has 1 clinic in Bekaa- Zahle (Karak), targeting around 4,000 beneficiaries and providing around 40,000 services per year.    

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