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[[Image:Third International Conference FPA India.jpg|thumb|right|The Third International Conference, [[Bombay]], 1952, Family Planning Association India<br />Avabai Wadia (reading message), [[Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan]], [[Dhanvanthi Rama Rau]], [[Margaret Sanger]] | [[Image:Third International Conference FPA India.jpg|thumb|right|The Third International Conference, [[Bombay]], 1952, Family Planning Association India<br />Avabai Wadia (reading message), [[Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan]], [[Dhanvanthi Rama Rau]], [[Margaret Sanger]]]] | ||
[[File:Stamp of India - 1999 - Colnect 161742 - Family Planning Association of India - 50th anniv.jpeg|thumb|Family Planning Association of India stamp on its 50th anniversary, 1999]] | [[File:Stamp of India - 1999 - Colnect 161742 - Family Planning Association of India - 50th anniv.jpeg|thumb|Family Planning Association of India stamp on its 50th anniversary, 1999]] | ||
The '''Family Planning Association of India''' | The '''Family Planning Association of India''' ('''FPA India''') is a registered [[Charitable organization|charity]] in India. Established in 1949, the organisation has 40 local branches across the country that promote [[sexual health]] and [[family planning in India|family planning]].<ref name=Hindu16Jan12>{{cite news|last=Dhar|first=Aarti|title=Web of love|url=http://www.thehindu.com/health/policy-and-issues/article2803792.ece|accessdate=13 March 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=16 January 2012}}</ref> It is the national affiliate of the [[International Planned Parenthood Federation]]. Among other issues, the organisation promotes reproductive choices, legal and safe [[abortion]], education about [[sexually transmitted disease]]s and [[sexual and reproductive health]]. FPA has 39 permanent clinics under them. The current national president is Dr. Rathnamala M.Desai. The founder of FPA is Avabai Desai. FPA India is a social impact organisation delivering essential health services focusing on sexual and reproductive health in 18 states of India. | ||
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| Abbreviation | FPA India |
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| Formation | 1949 |
| Purpose | Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Family Planning |
| Headquarters | Mumbai |
Region served | India |
| Affiliations | International Planned Parenthood Federation |
| Website | fpaindia.org |
Avabai Wadia (reading message), Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, Margaret Sanger
The Family Planning Association of India (FPA India) is a registered charity in India. Established in 1949, the organisation has 40 local branches across the country that promote sexual health and family planning.[1] It is the national affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation. Among other issues, the organisation promotes reproductive choices, legal and safe abortion, education about sexually transmitted diseases and sexual and reproductive health. FPA has 39 permanent clinics under them. The current national president is Dr. Rathnamala M.Desai. The founder of FPA is Avabai Desai. FPA India is a social impact organisation delivering essential health services focusing on sexual and reproductive health in 18 states of India.
Local branches[edit | edit source]
The local branches of FPA India are:[2] Agra Branch, Ahmedabad Branch, Bangalore Branch, Belgaum Branch, Bellary Branch, Bhopal Branch, Bhubaneswar Branch, Bidar Branch, Bijapur Branch, Chennai Branch, Dharwad Branch, Dindigul Branch, Gomia Branch, Gwalior Branch, Hyderabad Branch, Indore Branch, Jabalpur Branch, Jaipur Branch, Kalchini Branch, Kolkata Branch, Lucknow Branch, Madurai Branch, Mohali Branch, Mumbai Branch, Mysore Branch, Nagaland Branch, New Delhi Branch, Nilgiris Branch, North Kanara Branch, Panchkula Branch, Patna Branch, Pune Branch, Raichur Branch, Rajkot Branch, Shimoga Branch, Singhbhum Branch, Solapur Branch, South Kanara Branch, Trivandrum Branch, and Yamunanagar Branch.
Collaborating partners[edit | edit source]
- National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA)
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
- Packard Foundation
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America, University of Rochester, United States
- Japan Trust Fund
- UNFPA
- West Wind Foundation
- Ford Foundation
- Government of India
- State AIDS Cell
- Family Health International (FHI)
- Centre for Operations Research and Training (CORT)
- Humanas
- Avert Society
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Dhar, Aarti (16 January 2012). "Web of love". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ Annual Report 2013. Family Planning Association of India. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-06-12.