Member Associations

The Mauritanian Association for the Promotion of the Family is a member association of the IPPF. It was created in 1988 and works mainly in the provision of SRH/FP services. AMPF works to ensure that all individuals, especially the underserved and vulnerable, have access to high quality SRH information and services. Services are delivered through 4 fixed centers (Dar Naim, Carrefour, Rosso, Nouadhibou):  2 maternity centers (1 in the Malian refugee camp in M'Berra and 1 in Dar Naim); 3 mobile teams and 4 youth information and education centers (1 in Rosso, 1 in Kaédi, 1 in Dar Naim and 1 in Nouadhibou)  

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.  

The Bahrain Reproductive Health Association (BRHA) is a public association, but does not provide any clinical services. It was established on 1975, by a group of Bahraini youth to serve the Bahrain community with commitment and accountability towards national and human responsibility.  Through voluntary trained and specialized personnel, SRH targets include:  Increase awareness and knowledge about reproductive health and the importance of family planning as a human need for the community. Increase women's knowledge about their reproductive rights, and enable them to practice their rights and make their own decisions.  Increase men's responsibility and participation in reproductive health issues. Prepare youth for parenthood responsibilities, and improve care provided to adolescents. Communicate with decision makers and community leaders to support positive attitude towards reproductive health.  These are achieved by the following: Increase awareness about reproductive health among the community through seminars, lectures, leaflets and educational articles.  Train volunteers to become specialists in reproductive health and family planning. Provide reproductive health counselling through the counselling centre in the association. Increase cooperation and coordination with governmental authorities, associations, social clubs and different media facilities to promote reproductive health. Increase cooperation and coordination with all agents concerned in combating and preventing HIV. 

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.   

The Iraq Family Planning Association plays a central role in Iraq’s family planning infrastructure. The organization is responsible for the provision of family planning services through the Ministry of Health’s clinics and hospitals, and complements public services. It runs information, education and communication (IEC) initiatives to increase awareness of the relationship between family planning and maternal and child health. This IEC work is particularly targeted at women and young people. The organization also provide family planning and infertility treatment. This highlights the Member Association’s commitment to assisting clients with every aspect of SRH and parenthood, with particular reference to securing safe motherhood and high quality child healthcare. Its involvement in developing antenatal and post-natal services is significant. What underpins this work, and what helps to promote its expansion, is the advocacy work undertaken with political and religious leaders. Critically, the Iraqi Reproductive Health & Family Planning Association is making considerable strides in ensuring that securing good SRH is integral to resolving issues of poverty.   IRHFPA arranges and coordinates educational programs to medical and paramedical staff towards training on using contraceptive tools and improving quality of care to clients attending family planning clinics in governmental and private clinics; in collaboration with Iraqi Ministry of Health and WHO. As well as social educational programs on: Advantages of spacing between pregnancies. Use of contraception as a choice and to participate in reducing the unmet need for contraception. Study the increasing domestic violence during Covid-19 pandemic.

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.