| 31 March 2016
SRHA - Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia
Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia is a long-standing alliance of the key sexual and reproductive health organisations from each of the Australian states and territories and is their national policy and advocacy voice. Through the IPPF network SRHA links internationally with organisations of like mind, to further sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.Our work cuts across national government strategies and policy frameworks in the portfolios of health, education, gendered violence, e-safety, child sexual abuse and international development.Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia members provide a wide range of integrated sexual and reproductive health services that include health promotion, prevention, early intervention, diagnosis, treatment and support.We build capacity and strengthen systems by translating the best available evidence into information and education for individuals, community, and health professionals.We are inspired by working in partnership with our priority populations which include people who are:youngwomenof diverse genders and sexualitiesAboriginal and Torres Straits Islanderof all abilitiesof all culturesWhile services, collaborations and cross-referral pathways may vary in each state or territory, our work is always intersectional.We feel privileged to be contributing to the bigger picture.
| 31 March 2016
Lebanese Association for Family Health
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.
| 31 March 2016
Yemeni Association for Reproductive Health
Established in June 2009 as a not-for-profit voluntary non-governmental organization, the Yemeni Association for Reproductive Health (YARH) is registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs. YARH became an IPPF Member Association in 2010. YARH carries out its activities to contribute in achieving the following goals: Providing services and rights in the field of high-quality reproductive health provided, enables through the outlets of partners in the public and private sectors, and information and family planning based on of voluntary acceptance and conscious choice without exerting any pressure. Providing family with preventive and curative services in the field of RH/FP and Primary Health Care. Participate and contribute to the implementation of sustainable development programs and humanitarian programs that promote the health and well-being of society. Enhancing the commitment of decision makers to activate legislation and policies on SRH and FP methods. Enhancing the role of women and youth leaderships as advocates for change. Increase youth access to CSE. Raising community awareness by engaging influencers and media professionals in promoting reproductive rights and health. Strengthening the association’s institutional capabilities, increasing its financial resources, and diversifying its sources of income. Increasing the number of volunteers and active activists in the association. Through 2 static clinics and 1 youth-friendly service centre, the Member Association provides quality services to the people of Yemen. It has about 484 volunteers and staff working on SRHR, HIV, CSE, and Youth issues on the promotion of awareness amongst young people to empower them to make informed decisions concerning their SRH. YARH plays a key role in building strategic partnerships with other organisations concerned with young people's programmes in Yemen, and involves the young in identifying, articulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating youth-friendly projects. YARH provides SRH, FP, Primary Health Care, and MCH. The average no. of services at the static clinics between 23,500 services, this number increased during our implementation projects funded by donors. During 2018-2019 we implemented one year project funded by both GoJ-SB, and JTF projects targeted IDP’s and host communities, services provided reached more than 65.000 clients.
| 09 December 2020
Papua New Guinea Family Health Association
The Papua New Guinea Family Health Association (PNGFHA) was established in 1981 and registered in the same year under Section 7 of the Associations Incorporation Act, Papua New Guinea. PNGFHA became an IPPF Collaborative Partner in 2001 and then an Associate Member, approved at the December 2020 Board of Trustees meeting. The Association's Head Office was originally based in Lae, Morobe, but was relocated to the capital Port Moresby, in 2015. PNGFHA currently operates across 8 static clinics in Port Moresby (3), Lae, Markham and Bulolo (Morobe Province), Goroka (Eastern Highlands Province), and Kokopo (East New Britain Province), and are operated from facilities provided either by the Provincial Health or the district authorities. PNGFHA has a staff of 25, both clinical and non-clinical, and is supported by an extensive network of volunteers. Each clinic has regular outreach services to remote populations, providing safe and confidential SRH services and raising awareness. In 2021, PNGFHA delivered 220,038 SRH services to 53,497 clients, more than 90 per cent of whom were poor/ vulnerable. The clinics provide a wide range of SRH services including STI and HIV awareness, family planning, responding to cases of gender-based violence, and counselling. Legal services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) are also provided due to need. Other programs include the youth/adolescence comprehensive sexuality education with out-of-school and in-school youths. Various outreach programs such as mobile clinics and awareness have also been implemented in partnership with local Provincial Health authorities. Currently PNGFHA have 3 furnished operational youth centres and youth clinic which provide support for the youth volunteer network, community outreach, CSE both in and out of school. Youth friendly spaces offer youth the opportunity to access information, receive counselling and a friendly safe space where young people can meet and share ideas. The youth friendly clinic provides access to quality and relevant youth centred SRH services and referrals, in the case of SGBV, by staff that are sensitive and trained to dealing with young people. Outreach involves activities mostly identified by the young people themselves, ranging from awareness in a school settings and communities, during a community event, community and government organised activities such as cultural shows and sports events. Through outreach events, trained youths are able to reach out to their peers and motivate them to access more information and services.