Our Goal is to expand family planning options by making Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FAM) widely available through high quality services and information. The Institute:

• Translates complex concepts into simple, practical approaches and manageable information;
• Establishes the efficacy of FAM methods and identifies best practices through clinical trials, operations research and behavioral studies; and
• Increases access to and acceptability of FAM methods worldwide through partnerships.

LAM: Provider and client cards now available in French   •     IRH’s work empowers young adolescents   •     CycleBeads® procured for USAID-supported family planning programs worldwide   •     LAM: New Briefs and Materials Available   •     Haiti: See Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers explain CycleBeads   •     USAID’s Repositioning in Action E-Bulletin highlights the SDM   •     US: OPA funds SDM introduction in CA and MA   •     Check out new fertility awareness resources for teens   •     SDM and TDM included in key Family Planning publications   •            

• Have you ever wondered what makes the SDM a modern method of family planning? Read our new brief for more information.
• IRH is partnering with Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) to expand access to family planning. Read the technical brief.
• Futures Group International and IRH published two SDM advocacy briefs to be used with policymakers and program managers worldwide
• Read about IRH’s work to empower young adolescents through body literacy and fertility awareness (read IRH brief here)
• USAID | DELIVER PROJECT has procured CycleBeads® for USAID-supported family planning programs worldwide (access CycleBeads procurement toolkit)
• New LAM briefs and provider/client materials available from the LAM Working Group, in English and French (LAM Resources)