WASH

Sexual and reproductive health is about rights, dignity, and access to care. Yet for many women and girls across Sub-Saharan Africa, these rights are not fully realized.
 

In the countries where CPAR works, maternal mortality remains high – often due to preventable causes such as limited access to skilled care, delays in treatment, and gaps in health services. At the same time, harmful practices such as child marriage, gender-based violence, and female genital mutilation continue to put the health and well-being of women and girls at risk.
 

CPAR works with communities and health systems to improve access to quality maternal and newborn care while advancing the rights of women and girls. Our programs focus on strengthening frontline health services, supporting safe pregnancy and childbirth, and ensuring that women can access the care they need – when and where they need it.
 

At the community level, we engage local leaders, families, and young people in conversations that challenge harmful norms and promote gender equality. Through awareness raising and outreach, communities are supported to make informed decisions about their health, rights, and well-being.
 

CPAR also delivers large-scale and innovative programs that expand access to care in underserved areas. Through initiatives such as the Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women and Adolescents (ESWA) project and the Remote Ultrasound Antenatal Care Access (RUAA) project, we strengthen health services while using practical, technology-enabled solutions to bring care closer to communities.
 

By strengthening both health systems and community awareness, CPAR helps ensure that more women and girls can exercise their rights and access the care they need to live healthy, safe, and empowered lives.