PAI Receives Major Grant to Advance Women's Health Initiatives
PAI has achieved a significant milestone by securing the largest grant possible from Action for Women's Health, amounting to a phenomenal $250 million. This global initiative, funded by Pivotal, aims to enhance women's health services worldwide.
WASHINGTON — /PRNewswire/ — PAI, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization with a rich history of over six decades in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, is thrilled to announce its selection as a grant recipient of Action for Women's Health. The generous funding is part of a $250 million global call to action managed by Lever for Change, designed to catalyze efforts aimed at improving women’s health access globally. Initiated by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal is dedicated to driving social progress, and women’s empowerment both in the U.S. and internationally.
Every day, nearly 800 women succumb to preventable causes associated with pregnancy and childbirth, predominantly in low and middle-income nations. Furthermore, it is predominantly women and girls who suffer the greatest reproductive health repercussions during humanitarian crises, climate emergencies, and rolling back of policies and health financing. At this crucial juncture for reproductive rights, this grant empowers PAI to persist in its mission—protecting bodily autonomy, eliminating preventable maternal deaths, bridging the gap for the 270 million women globally lacking access to essential family planning and reproductive healthcare, and advocating for reproductive freedom everywhere.
"This generous grant from Action for Women's Health comes during an urgent time for our movement," stated Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins, President & CEO of PAI. "This support is a strong affirmation that reproductive freedom is essential for just, equitable, and safe societies. We are profoundly grateful for the recognition of PAI and our mission, and for the acknowledgment that women's health must not be compromised. This grant allows PAI to uphold hard-earned advancements in family planning and maternal health, initiate impactful policy reforms, and accelerate actions to empower women to make autonomous decisions regarding their bodies and futures. It also fosters momentum across our community—inviting new allies, encouraging collective action, and fostering the necessary investments to promote reproductive freedom globally."
For decades, PAI has collaborated with partners in over 35 countries, ensuring that reproductive healthcare is reachable where women and adolescents reside, work, and learn. Empowering women lays the groundwork for enhancing their education, economic potential, and the realization of their aspirations.
This grant announcement follows the recent launch of PAI’s Freedom Starts with Her campaign—a global initiative advocating for reproductive rights while equipping advocates in the U.S. with vital tools and resources to champion the rights of women and girls worldwide. Partnering with a network of more than 1,400 civil society organizations worldwide, PAI is fostering both local and global actions towards a future where every pregnancy is planned, every birth is safe, and every individual can exercise their reproductive freedom with dignity and choice.
More details about PAI and its initiatives can be found on their official website.
About PAI: PAI is renowned for its leadership in promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights, ensuring that women, youth, and vulnerable communities can make informed choices about their bodies and futures. For over 60 years, PAI has joined forces with grassroots organizations, advocates, and policymakers in the U.S. and over 35 other countries to improve access to family planning, maternal healthcare, and reproductive health services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Action for Women’s Health grant?
The grant aims to support initiatives that enhance women's reproductive health and rights globally, particularly in underserved areas.
How many women face maternal health issues daily?
Approximately 800 women die each day from preventable pregnancy-related causes, mostly in low- and middle-income countries.
What organization founded Pivotal?
Pivotal was founded by Melinda French Gates to advance social progress, focusing on women's empowerment.
How does PAI contribute to reproductive health?
PAI works with local partners to improve access to reproductive healthcare and advocate for women's rights in over 35 countries.
What is the Freedom Starts with Her campaign about?
It is a global initiative aimed at defending reproductive rights and providing resources to advocates in the United States.
