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"I changed first...so can other men"
Volunteer
Since starting volunteering to encourage other men to learn about contraception and gender-based violence, José has seen the positive change in his community. Those small achievements encourage him to keep going.
Talking about contraceptive choice on the soccer field
Volunteer
Juan organizes talks – mainly with other men – to promote the importance of contraceptive use, and women and children's health in El Salvador.
"I am for my community"
Volunteer
Juana is a health promoter delivering care across four local villages. She receives a quarterly supply of contraceptives that she distributes at low prices to the women in her community. 
"Working for sexual and reproductive health of women is the purpose of my life"
Volunteer
The issues of sexual and reproductive health and contraceptive care are still taboo in many communities in El Salvador. Changing attitudes to improve the lives of individuals and families remain a vital focus. Volunteers like Elga remain integral to this process to bring about positive change for the future. 
"Being a volunteer is my inheritance"
Volunteer
Inspired by her mother who had previously been a volunteer for 15 years, and in the absence of a local public health facility, Alicia decided to become a Pro-Familia volunteer to support her community.
"I can always do something to help others"
Volunteer
To ensure her clients’ confidentiality, Blanca has created a private room with a sofa where she provides counselling and administers injectable contraceptive methods. By creating a private space, Blanca has built up trust in the community and women prefer to go to her for contraception and advice. 
COVID-19 Impact: What we know so far – Kenya
Edward Marienga, Executive Director of Family Health Options Kenya
Like many healthcare providers around the world, Family Health Options Kenya (FHOK) have adapted their services in response to the coronavirus outbreak. We caught up FHOK's Executive Director, Edward Marienga, on how this has been achieved during these challenging times.
The Global Gag Rule and its impact in Kenya
Client at FHOK
Family Health Options Kenya (FHOK) lost $1.5 million when the global gag rule was re-introduced on January 23rd 2017. Loss of funding forced outreach programmes to close, people to lose their jobs and difficulties in obtaining commodities and supplies.
“The split-second decision that saved me” – Teresia’s story
Teresia
One day, while going about her daily activities, 26 year-old Teresia met a group of people providing medical services. They seemed to be focusing on women, and since she had a few minutes to spare, she made way to the tent where they were working. This decision would save her life – literally.
SPRINT: Sexual and reproductive health in crisis and post-crisis situations
A woman receiving an antenatal check up in West Ambae, Vanuatu

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