In a remote village in Papua New Guinea, Paul* made a decision that would change his family’s future.  A coffee farmer and father of five, Paul was struggling to provide for his family as...

In Timor-Leste, the birth of a baby should bring joy and hope. But for many women, it also brings fear – fear of another pregnancy too soon, fear for their health, and fear of...

Each year, the world celebrates International Youth Day, which highlights the importance of young people’s voices, experiences and achievements. Today, we’re handing the blog over to Angelina Inthavong, a youth health equity activist who...

Alfonso is the Medical Director for MSI Mexico and has worked in healthcare for more than 35 years.      An obstetrician/gynaecologist by training, he moved into abortion care because, as he says, “I...

When two powerful earthquakes struck the Mandalay and Sagaing regions of Myanmar earlier this year, thousands of families were left reeling. Homes and clinics were damaged, roads were cut off, and access to essential...

For over twenty years, MSI’s local teams have provided life-saving maternal health and family planning services in Afghanistan, reaching 1 million clients each year. In Afghanistan, women can find it hard to access healthcare....

In a remote village in Papua New Guinea, Paul* made a decision that would change his family’s future. In 2024 alone, MSI provided more than 4,000 vasectomies worldwide—and nearly 800 of them were in...

We have some incredible news to share from our MSI colleagues in the UK — and it’s a powerful reminder that progress is possible when we fight for it together.   Just last month,...

When Meta shut down our WhatsApp, it put women at risk.   In Mexico, MSI’s WhatsApp for Business account wasn’t just a messaging tool: it was a lifeline.   Every day, women and girls used...

At MSI, we believe choice begins with knowledge, and that includes understanding your own body. That’s why we talk about menstrual health.   Periods aren’t just a “women’s issue” — they’re a gateway to...