News Room
Driven by our country-led leadership and locally based community partners, Pathfinder acts decisively to meet the needs of the people we serve, building trusted networks of reproductive health services for millions of people around the world every year.
Pathfinder experts are available to comment on a range of sexual and reproductive health and rights related issues. We offer expertise in English, French, Portuguese, and other local languages from the 20+ countries where we work. Please direct all media inquiries to Laurel Lundstrom, Communications Director, at llundstrom@pathfinder.org.
The World Watches as the US Pulls Back Their Long-Established Right to Safe Abortion
No amount of warning or preparation for this day can soften the blow. It hurts to watch as millions of Americans lose their constitutional right to abortion – the right to decide when and whether to be pregnant. This fundamental right was constitutionally protected for almost 50 years in the US. Now, today it’s not.
The United States and Egypt Launch the Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program Implemented by Pathfinder International
The USAID-funded Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program will work in seven governorates: Cairo, Giza, Beheira, Assiut, Minya, Qena and Sohag, and aims to improve the private sector work environment for women, expand financial inclusion, and reduce violence against women and girls.
Pathfinder Names Dr. Tabinda Sarosh as President, South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa
Media Contact: Manal Khan, mkhan@pathfinder.org June 3, 2022—Pathfinder International has named Dr. Tabinda Sarosh as President, South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa. As…
Pathfinder Announces Natasha Sakolsky as First Chief, Global Services
Media Contact: Laurel Lundstrom, llundstrom@pathfinder.org June 1, 2022—Natasha Sakolsky will join Pathfinder as the organization’s first Chief, Global Services. This new leadership…
Statement in Response to Leaked Majority Draft Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
A decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the United States would be unconscionable and stands in direct opposition to the work Pathfinder does around the world to further sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Pathfinder Announces Harold Glasser as New Chief Legal Officer
Harold (Hal) A. Glasser will join Pathfinder as the organization’s new Chief Legal Officer on May 1st. As Pathfinder moves to a country-led model that grants significant resources and decision-making powers to its country offices in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, building strong legal infrastructure in each country is increasingly important.
New Pathfinder Presidents to Lead from the Global South
Media Contact: Laurel Lundstrom, llundstrom@pathfinder.org As part of the journey to becoming a more locally led organization, Pathfinder International is moving its…
Congressional Spending Bill Fails to Advance Critical Health Care for Millions Around the World
By Crystal Lander, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer This week, when Congress stripped vital appropriations from the fiscal year 22 appropriations omnibus…
The World is Changing and We Have a Clear Path
By Collin Mothupi, Pathfinder Board Chair As the new Board Chair of Pathfinder International, I couldn’t be more excited about…
Bruce Kuhlik Joins Pathfinder’s Board of Directors
We warmly welcome Bruce Kuhlik back to Pathfinder as a member of our board of directors. Bruce served on our executive team…
Gates Institute, Pathfinder International, Bayer Announce Six Young Leaders as 2021 Ingenuity Fund Winners
Media Contact: Laurel Lundstrom, llundstrom@pathfinder.org January 4, 2022—Six young emerging new leaders from different countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia will…
Pathfinder Welcomes Collin Mothupi as New Board Chair
Media Contact: Laurel Lundstrom, llundstrom@pathfinder.org November 30, 2021—Pathfinder International is pleased to announce that Collin Mothupi will serve as the organization’s new board chair.…