PHA-Exch> ReProductive Aid invites you to global forum

[Katrin Stichtenoth]

Dear friends and colleagues,

ReProductive Aid invites you to join an online discussion and global 
video conference about how to increase funding for sexual and 
reproductive health (SRH) in the new aid environment.

Guided by a Steering Committee of leading civil society representatives 
from Africa, Asia and Europe, ReProductive Aid is launching an 
internet-based global community of civil society representatives 
networking, learning, sharing experiences and strategizing effective 
ways to address SRH in the new development aid "architecture".

Background: In recent years, donors have significantly changed how 
development aid is delivered. This new "aid architecture" has been 
difficult for SRH organizations to access, and the result is stagnant 
and declining aid for family planning and RH.

The guiding question: How can civil society organizations - in their 
roles of advocates, service providers and policy/implementation 
watchdogs - actively influence donors at country level to increase 
resources for SRH services?

Your knowledge and experiences on this subject are extremely helpful to 
others working in this field.

Scheduled online discussions include:

- 8-12 September: "Accra, Aid Effectiveness and Reproductive Health"

- 22-26 September: "Poverty Reduction Strategies and Reproductive Health"

- 6-10 October: "Budget Support and Reproductive Health"


A web-based Global Video Forum to be conducted at the end of October 
will connect participants through the internet and in meeting sites in 
Europe, Africa and Asia to identify important themes, create networks 
and catalyze human and financial resources.

Click to register for ReProductive Aid:
http://my.ibpinitiative.org/public/Register.aspx?c=eaf15808-113b-4a39-b09b-6
b84d6c3acb8 

Spread the news! Share this link with colleagues who care about these 
issues.
And watch the website for updates and additional information on 
ReProductive Aid.
http://www.weltbevoelkerung.de/en/advocacy/european_development_days.shtml?n
avanchor=10077 


Regards,

Karen Hoehn
Vice Executive Director
German Foundation of World Population

Place du Luxembourg 2-3, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)2 504.9060
www.dsw-brussels.org
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