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...
Examining Miscarriage Services in South Central Timor Regency: between Access, Knowledge, and Geographical Challenges
Challenging geographical conditions coupled with low public awareness exacerbate the miscarriage situation in South Central Timor Regency (TTS). Dr. Kristina Lawung stated that three miscarriage patients visited her community health center between August 2024 and...
Roda KLOP: Assisting Women in Finding the Best Contraception Options
For almost 25 years, Luiza Tecla Suarez (52) has worked as a midwife at the Camplong Community Health Center, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Throughout her long career, she had never attended any training, especially regarding Family Planning (FP). "And I only...
Good News from the TAKENUSA Program: Sharing Knowledge to Strengthen Midwives’ Capabilities for Family Planning Services
The spirit of no one left behind is the guiding principle for Midwife Serlina Jawa Mukin. After attending the Family Planning (FP) training organized by the IPAS Indonesia Foundation in December 2023, she was willing to share her knowledge with midwives who did not...