How family planning is reshaping Africa

Over the years, women's choices have slowly metamorphosed. From having to give up ownership of their basic rights to being in control over their bodies and even careers, women all over the world are changing the narrative. Amidst the stories to change, one is fast becoming a favourite – family planning.

News and Updates from FP2030

The first 12 months after giving birth are one of the most vulnerable times in a woman’s life. It’s when her need for family planning is greatest — her health and the health of her child depend on it — but it’s also when that need is least likely to be met.

Driving Toward Dramatic PPFP Uptake: Pathfinder International’s Uganda Family Planning Activity

Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is an evidence-based program intervention essential for ensuring the health and well-being of mothers and their babies. In Uganda, each year approximately 15% of women of reproductive age have recently given birth and 12% are postpartum but not using a modern method of contraception. This presents a huge opportunity to invest in PPFP, especially in areas where a large proportion of women of reproductive age are postpartum but not using modern contraception.