World Population Foundation
The World Population Foundation (WPF) was founded in 1987 in the
From 1987 until 1994, WPF was a small organisation mainly supported by donations from the founders and by consultancy assignments. In 1994, the WPF played an important role in the Dutch delegation of the
WPF works to reduce maternal and infant mortality, and improve
.2006-2009, the World Population Foundation's board members include
In developing countries
WPF mainly supports local organisations that provide young and underprivileged people with access to information and services concerning sexuality and reproduction.
WPF works to strengthen the capacity of local organisations, assists in developing and implementing activities, and provides management training. WPF's approach is based on Dutch policies on sexual and reproductive health, especially with regard to young people. As of 2006, WPF supported NGOs in nine countries.[citation needed]
Currently WPF maintains field offices in Pakistan,[1] Vietnam and Indonesia (Rutgers WPF Indonesia).
Advocacy activities
WPF engages in advocacy with policy makers in the Netherlands, Europe, and, at the international level, with the United Nations. Indirect advocacy includes public awareness creation through the Dutch media and with partner organizations in developing countries.
WPF is an active member of Share-Net and EuroNGOs. In 2004 WPF was granted 'Special Consultative Status' by the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
WPF established a youth organization: CHOICE for youth and sexuality. CHOICE went on to initiate the Youth Coalition and YouAct, a European youth network on sexual and reproductive health and rights.
In the Netherlands WPF is campaigning under the MYBODY label, with the slogan My Life, My Choice, MYBODY.
See also
References
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"EC/UNFPA Reproductive Health Initiative Pakistan". UN Pakistan. UNFPA. Archived from the original on 2008-04-22. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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