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About IPPF Americas and the Caribbean Region

IPPF has been a presence in the Americans and the Caribbean for almost 70 years. IPPF Americas and the Caribbean is committed to providing life-saving sexual and reproductive healthcare to those who are in need, especially to women, girls, and those from poor and marginalized communities.
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Jamaica Family Planning Association (JFPA) Youth Advocacy Movement (YAM) members

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Providing sexual and reproductive healthcare in Jamaica for over 80 years

The clinic faced resistance from religious groups in the midst of political tensions in Jamaica. Regardless, Dr and Mrs Jacobs with the help of funders, medical personnel, public health nurses and community health aides, persisted and ensured the development and continuity of the organization.
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Candice Taylor, Jamaica Family Planning Association (JFPA) Youth Advocacy Movement (YAM)

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“I’ve seen teenagers get pregnant and it’s based off them never knowing routes they could take to prevent pregnancies”

Candice Taylor, joined the Jamaica Family Planning Association (JFPA) Youth Advocacy Movement (YAM) at age 15. Three years later, She educates her peers about SRHR with hopes that they make more informed choices.
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Annual Performance Report 2019

2019 Annual Performance Report

The 2019 Annual Performance Report summarizes progress made by IPPF to achieve our Strategic Framework 2016-2022 so that everyone can realize their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
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Resilience

Mexfam, IPPF member association in Mexico, continued to provide free healthcare during and after the humanitarian crisis caused by record-breaking earthquakes in September 2017, despite many members of staff losing their homes and even family members.
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"The jungle has the highest rates of teen pregnancies and death during childbirth in Peru," said Stefanie. "These are national problems that affect the most vulnerable people. It was a wake-up call for me."

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How do Women in the Peruvian Jungle Access Family Planning?

Latin America and the Caribbean has the second highest rate of adolescent pregnancies in the world. Nearly 40% of women become pregnant before the age of twenty, and 1 in 5 births are to adolescent women. Pregnancy is the leading cause of death for women ages 15-44 years old.
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Mario Boothe

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“The biggest issue is misinformation”

Mario Boothe was 22 and fresh out of college when he signed up to be part of the Jamaica Family Planning Association (JFPA) Youth Advocacy Movement (YAM) five years ago.
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Marta the ED from Profamilia, Colombia

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Being part of IPPF: What it means for Profamilia, Colombia

IPPF interviewed Profamilia Colombia's Executive Director, Marta Royo, to discuss what it means to be a member of a global Federation like IPPF, and what her hopes are for the Americas region.
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