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About Us

The International Planned Parenthood Federation is a locally-led, globally connected civil society movement, delivering sexual and reproductive healthcare and fighting for sexual and reproductive rights.

About IPPF

IPPF is a global healthcare provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. Led by a courageous and determined group of women, IPPF was founded in 1952 at the Third International Planned Parenthood Conference. Today, we are a movement of over 100 autonomous with a presence in over 140 countries.

Our work is wide-ranging, including comprehensive sex education, provision of contraceptive, safe abortion, and maternal care and responding to humanitarian crisis. We pride ourselves on being local through our members and global through our network. At the heart of our mission is the provision of – and advocacy in support of – integrated healthcare to anyone who needs it regardless of race, gender, sex, income, and crucially no matter how remote. Volunteerism is central to our healthcare delivery. It underpins the vital work of our members and their teams, whether through community outreach and distribution of contraceptive care or the regional Youth Action Movements championing change.

IPPF Humanitarian - Cyclone Yasa Fiji

About IPPF Americas and the Caribbean

In the early 1950s, a group of people began to raise awareness and visibility of women's rights to control their fertility.

Contraception as a human right challenged many social conventions. Those who raised their voices on this issue faced great hostility to gain acceptance on issues we take for granted today. Some even ended up in jail. However, they organised themselves with the determination to work with different cultures, traditions, laws and religious customs to improve the lives of women around the world. Then, at the 3rd International Conference on Family Planning in 1952, eight national family planning associations founded the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

More than 70 years later, IPPF is a federation with 131 member associations in 143 countries and an active presence in a further 21 countries. In other words, IPPF works in a total of 164 countries. In 2022, IPPF delivered 226.9 million sexual and reproductive health services and contributed to 150 policy and legal changes in this area.

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Our Vision

All people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being, in a world free of discrimination.

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Our Mission

Building on a proud history of over 65 years of achievement, we commit to lead a locally owned, globally connected civil society movement that provides and enables services and champions sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, especially the under-served.

IPPF Humanitarian - Mozambique Cyclone Idai 2019 IPPF/Isabel Corthier

Core Values

Our core values guide the way we undertake our work. We believe:

  • in social inclusion with a demonstrated commitment to enable the rights of the most under-served to be realised;
  • in diversity, respecting all regardless of their age, gender, status, identity, sexual orientation or expression;
  • our passion and determination inspire others to have the courage to challenge and seek social justice for all;
  • in the significant contribution our volunteerism delivers across a range of roles and as activists inspiring the Federation to advance its mission;
  • in accountability as a cornerstone of trust which is demonstrated through high performance, ethical standards and transparency.
Botswana_GGR IPPF/Tommy Trenchard/Botswana

Structure

The IPPF Secretariat comprises of the Central Office in London, and six regional offices:

  • Africa (Nairobi)
  • Americas & Caribbean (Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago)
  • Arab World (Tunis)
  • East and South East Asia and Oceania (Kuala Lumpur)
  • European Network (Brussels)
  • South Asia (Bangkok hub and Delhi sub-office)

The Secretariat is responsible for strategy, income generation and distributing core funds to members, and collaborating with members on technical developments and sector advancements. It also carries out direct advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights to international and regional bodies.

Uganda_Gulu_DAY2_034 IPPF/Tommy Trenchard

Leadership

Our leadership team and Board of Trustees oversee the work of IPPF to create a better world for everyone to exercise the right to make their own choices over their bodies.

Our leadership team and Board of Trustees oversee the work of IPPF to create a better world for everyone to live a free reproductive life and engage in safe, fulfilling intimate relationships.

Our committed and diverse leadership team and Board of Trustees oversee the work of IPPF to create a better world for everyone to exercise the right to make their own choices over their bodies. Our passionate and diverse leadership team and Board of Trustees oversee the work of IPPF to create a better world for everyone to live a free reproductive life and engage in safe, fulfilling intimate relationships.

Leadership

Our History

The People of IPPF

  • Directors’ Leadership Team
  • Board of Trustees
  • Nominations & Governance Committee
  • Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (C-FAR)
  • Membership Committee (MC)
  • Resource Allocation Technical Committee (RATC)
  • Strategy, Investment and Policy Committee (C-SIP)

Our Member Associations

IPPF works in 142 countries to provide help, advice, services and supplies relating to any aspect of sexual and reproductive health. These services are delivered through an IPPF Member Association (MA).

MAs are IPPF accredited organizations within country. To find your local MA simply view the list below, or filter by region and country.

  • Americas & the Caribbean
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IPPF Humanitarian - Mozambique Cyclone Idai 2019 IPPF/Isabel Corthier

Accountability

A RHU staff member distributes free condoms IPPF/Tommy Trenchard

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