GM-0042: Integration of Family Planning Services into Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Programs, Food Assistance Programs, or other Non-health Sector Programs

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    Award Period
    February 01, 2014 to January 31, 2016

 Country: Nepal  |  Associated APC Country Office: USA - Washington, DC

Community Health Matters Focus Area:

Through a grant awarded under Advancing Partners & Communities (APC), ADRA will implement and expand family planning (FP) services in the Palpa, Rupandehi, and Kapilvastu Districts in the Western Development Region of Nepal. Activities under this award will increase access to FP services through the integration of FP into the Develop Local Economy to Eradicate Poverty (DEEP) Project. The DEEP project focuses on women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship programs, business and vocational classes, small savings and microcredit groups, and strengthening cooperatives.

Keywords: Nepal, family planning, maternal and child health