Institute for Reproductive Health

News from 2009

FAM Project Brief: SDM as a modern method, December 2009

Have you ever wondered what makes the SDM a modern method of family planning? Our new FAM Project brief gives you six reasons why.

FAM Project Brief: Work with FBOs, November 2009

Read about how IRH is partnering with Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) worldwide to expand access to family planning here. 

New! Advocacy Briefs to support SDM inclusion in programs, September 2009

Futures Group International and IRH published two SDM advocacy briefs to be used with policymakers and program managers worldwide. 

Published brief on IRH's youth work, August 2009

IRH strives to empower young adolescents through body literacy and fertility awareness education. Current activities are being implemented in Guatemala and Rwanda. Read more >

New LAM resources are available, March 2009

IRH, in collaboration with the Interagency LAM Working Group, has published two new technical briefs and provider/client materials for the Lactational Amenorrhrea Method (LAM). The LAM Working Group has been working to reposition LAM as a gateway to use of other modern methods of family planning. Download these resources >

USAID e-bulletin highlights the SDM, February 2009

The Standard Days Method (SDM) is the focus of the February 2009 issue of USAID's Repositioning in Action E-Bulletin. How exactly is the SDM expanding family planning options? Read e-bulletin >

CycleBeads are now procured by USAID | DELIVER, January 2009

USAID missions can order CycleBeads through the USAID Central Contraceptive Procurement Project, just as other contraceptives and condoms are procured. More details about the ordering procedure and a tool to facilitate CycleBeads forecasting is available here >