World Contraception Day is celebrated every year on September 26th. The Government of Rwanda prioritize the interventions that promote universal and equitable access to FP services as Rwanda is among countries who made FP 2030 commitments, a vision to achieve universal access to Sexual and Reproductive Health, including Family Planning, by 2030.
The celebration of World Contraception Day is part of the effort made by the Government of Rwanda to improve awareness on the available methods mix of Family Planning, to address the unmet needs for FP of women particularly of youth and adolescents; and to accelerate the demand and growth uptake in use of Family Planning services as there is a growing need to educate and empower women and girls about planning their pregnancies using the method of contraception they deem most suitable for them.
As part of the World Contraception Day celebration this year, UNFPA in partnership with Health Development Initiative, USAID/Ingobyi Activity, Society for Family Health and Clinton Health Access Initiative, organized a Family Planning outreach campaign from 19th to 23rd September in Rusizi District.
The campaign was designed to reach community members with information on family planning to explain the benefits of family planning use, as well as encourage community members to always consult nearby health facilities for future services. During the campaign, healthcare providers from various facilities in Rusizi District provided counseling and services to District communities.
During the campaign, healthcare providers from various facilities in Rusizi District provided counseling and services to District communities.
“While the target number of clients we intended to provide services to was 1000, the family planning services reached more than 2000 clients” said Marie Claire Iryanyawera,FP programme Analyst, Adding “ Adolescents and youth were equipped with all Family Planning information and services, without discrimination of age and Rusizi communities increased their knowledge on the importance of family planning.”
