Vasectomy Access in Remote Choco, for the Planet!

Hello All, 

We are happy to share our latest updates from our work in Family Planning. At the beginning of November, our founders, Isabella Cortes and Sara Lara, attended the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Bogotá, Colombia. This conference brings together global leaders in Family Planning to discuss this year’s theme, “Equity Through Action: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health for All,” with experts in the field leading workshops, panels, and networking opportunities aimed at advancing global, equitable access to reproductive healthcare. 

At the Conference, they celebrated World Vasectomy Day -- a day to bring awareness to male-led family planning across the globe. 

We come with two decades of experience working to provide access to family planning to rural communities in high biodiversity areas. Our message is clear: when families are given access to reproductive healthcare in areas of high biodiversity, human communities are not the only ones who benefit. Endangered ecosystems flourish as well, giving new hope to damaged habitats and disappearing species. 

Shifting focus to our latest Family Planning initiatives, we held a successful brigade in July and another event at the end of September, serving 90 people in total. We provided medical services to men and women who traditionally lack access to family planning services in their communities. 

We are incredibly grateful for your support which has made our presence at the ICFP possible; this opportunity leads us towards growth and connections that will enrich our work for years to come. 

With many thanks, 

The Women for Conservation Team