The Role of the Community as a Bridge in Overcoming Barriers to Reproductive Health Care
Ignasius Lado Dara, also known as Igen, Head of the Village Development Section in Riangbaring, East Flores Regency, explained that in the past, women in his village often gave birth at home because of difficulties accessing health facilities and a lack of connection...
Strengthening a Sustainable Contraceptive Service System in East Nusa Tenggara
The Family Planning (KB) program, or family planning services, in Indonesia began in the 1950s. However, in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), many service providers, such as midwives, have not yet received training. At the health department level, the family planning program...
Systemic Changes in Miscarriage Care for Women in East Nusa Tenggara
For women who experience a miscarriage, access to prompt, safe, and high-quality health care can be a matter of life and death. A study published in The Lancet in 2021 showed that one in nine women has experienced a miscarriage. However, until a few years ago, post-miscarriage care services were very limited in most areas of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
Her Voice Matters: Empowering Women to Speak Out on SRHR in Disaster Situations
Disasters are not gender-neutral. This was the experience of Priskastevani (29) when a 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck her village in Sigi, Central Sulawesi, in 2018. In the emergency shelter, she had to sleep in the same space as other families, including...
Women-Led Advocacy for Gender-Responsive Village Funds in Integrating SRHR Needs into Disaster Issues
In disaster situations, women often face injustices. Their needs, particularly those related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), are rarely prioritized. In many villages in Central Sulawesi, women are not involved in discussions regarding their needs...
Family Planning Voices from the Displacement Site: Mama Yana’s Struggle in Nobo Village
Under the scorching midday sun on September 17, 2025, several residents of Nobo Village were gathered under the shade of trees along the Trans Maumere-Larantuka road, near Waidoko beach. The beach is located one kilometer from Nobo Village’s settlement.
Ensuring Quality Post-Abortion Care Services through Guideline Development: Lessons from Kupang Regency
In an effort to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), IPAS Indonesia Foundation collaborates with the Kupang Regency Government through the TAKENUSA project (Joint Commitment for Women's Health in Nusa Tenggara). Interventions are carried out at three health...
Discussing Post-Miscarriage Care, Family Planning, and the TAKENUSA Project with the NTT Health Office
Since 2023, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation has been collaborating with the government of East Nusa Tenggara to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and increase access to contraception or Family Planning (FP). This collaboration was established through the Joint...
Women’s Autonomy in Contraceptive Choice: Mama Mershi’s Story from East Nusa Tenggara
Mama Mershi Benu (36) decided to opt for permanent contraception or tubectomy after giving birth to her fifth child. Previously, she utilized injectable contraception, then transitioned to pills. Ultimately, she selected a permanent contraceptive method due to an...