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Pathfinder in West and Central Africa

Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Togo

In West and Central Africa, Pathfinder works closely with governments, local partners, and communities to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights. Our programs support women to have agency over their reproductive choices and all people to have what they need to be healthy, thrive, and live the life they choose.

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Pathways Women Lead on Climate and Health

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Pathways December 2024: Women Lead on Climate and Health

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Nothing About Communities Without Communities: USAID Uganda Family Planning Activity’s Localized Approach to Promoting Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancies

Women at a community day, hosted by Pathfinder's Women's Economic and Social Empowerment Program.

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How the USAID Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program Is Redefining Corporate Social Responsibility as Community Engagement

Men who are religious leaders attend a training camp.

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USAID Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program Camps Engage Men for Gender Equality

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Gender Integration in Family Planning Services in Bangladesh

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Addressing Provider Bias to Deliver Quality Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Services to Young People

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Health Facility Assessment Report: Disaster Preparedness and Service Readiness Assessment of the Health Facilities in the Climate Vulnerable North-Eastern Areas in Bangladesh

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Global Health Practitioner Conference 2024 – Resource Library

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Putting Women in the Driver’s Seat of their Health and Wealth

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Her Future Her Choice – Case Studies

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Pathways – June 2024: Honoring Refugees Around the World

A group of four young girls hold up a female condom

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National HIV Prevention Conference 2024 – Resources

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Women Must be Centerstage in Climate Adaptation Plans

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Strengthening Health Systems for UHC through a Primary Healthcare Lens: Learning from the African Experience, Building for the Future

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Invest in Today’s Health Workforce to Help Tomorrow’s Climate Crisis

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A Global Perspective on Local Action at GHPC 2024

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Reflections from GHPC 2024: Amplifying Community Voices in Climate and Health Action

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Nothing About Communities Without Communities

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Local Nigerien Organizations Working to Reach Women and Girls in Fragile Settings

How MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience reaches communities in crisis In Niger, many communities are now out of reach for international…