Population Foundation of India

In this inspiring podcast, Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director of the Population Foundation of India (PFI), reflects on her remarkable career journey spanning over four decades in the social impact sector. From grassroots initiatives to philanthropy, policy advocacy, and strategic communication, Poonam has championed critical causes such as women's rights, reproductive health, environmental conservation, and rural livelihoods. Her unwavering determination to address societal challenges and her ability to innovate and scale impactful solutions make this episode a must-listen for anyone passionate about driving meaningful change. Tune in now to be inspired by her story and learn how you too can create a lasting impact! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eRJEHW53 #podcast #career #journey #india #population #policy #advocacy

We just completed the live session on Module 5: 'Internet Safety' for Batch 6 of ARSH For You with over 55 participants. 🎊 The discussion focused on cyberbullying, cybergrooming, other online threats like identity thefts, financial scams, online blackmail and cyberstalking, some measures to stay safe online including helpline numbers and introducing our chatbot, SnehAI as a resource to learn about online safety. The ARSH for you course, in partnership with HCLFoundation is designed for professionals working with adolescents or aspiring to engage with adolescents on their sexual and reproductive health and rights. Let's begin the journey of being a Champion of Change for Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (ARSH). 👏 Tejwinder S Anand | Dr. Gunjan Chandhok | Aishwarya Adhikari | Souvik Bandhapadhyay | Rahul Singh | Shivangi Tripathi #onlinecourse #course #arshforyou #srh #adolescents

Population Foundation of India (PFI), in collaboration with the State Health Society, Bihar (SHSB), JEEViKA, and Project Concern International (PCI), convened a strategic planning meeting in Patna to scale up the Family Planning Convergence program. Today's meeting saw insightful discussions led by: Mr. Apollo Purty, State Program Manager, Health & Nutrition, JEEViKA, Mr. Nishant, Deputy Director- Family Planning, SHSB, Ms. Somya, Program Manager- Health & Nutrition, JEEViKA, and Teams from PFI and PCI. Since 2019, PFI has supported SHSB in implementing the JEEViKA pilot across five high-fertility districts—Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, and Sheohar—covering 973 villages and 10 blocks. The upcoming Scaling Up phase envisions to saturate all 30 blocks of these five districts, extending outreach to 3,400+ villages and directly benefiting over 70 lakh people. Together, we are committed to driving impactful change by strengthening health systems and improving family planning services in Bihar. #bihar #familyplanning #jeevika Bijit Roy | Nilanshu Kumar

We just completed the live session on Module 4: 'Conception and Contraception' for Batch 6 of ARSH For You with over 55 participants. 🎊 The discussion focused on conception, RTIs, STIs, HIV/AIDs, myths and misconceptions related to HIV/AIDS, causes and precautions related to HIV/AIDS, managing HIV/AIDS, prevention of STI/RTI, contraceptive methods, and abortion. The ARSH for you course, in partnership with HCLFoundation is designed for professionals working with adolescents or aspiring to engage with adolescents on their sexual and reproductive health and rights. Let's begin the journey of being a Champion of Change for Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (ARSH). 👏 Tejwinder S Anand | Dr. Gunjan Chandhok | Aishwarya Adhikari | Souvik Bandhapadhyay | Rahul Singh | Shivangi Tripathi #onlinecourse #course #arshforyou #srh #adolescents

We Are #Hiring! Join our team as Executive Assistant cum Programme Associate at the Population Foundation of India. Are you a proactive multitasker with a talent for #programme implementation and #administrative excellence? This is your opportunity to support our ED & Programme Director’s office and make a meaningful impact in the development sector. 📍 Location: Delhi For detailed responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, check out the post below 👇 #jobposting #developmentsector #jobs

Sanghamitra Singh, Ph.D., Chief of Programmes at Population Foundation of India, was a key speaker at the #AVPNSouthAsiaSummit 2024 in Chennai, where experts and leaders gathered to explore solutions for inclusive development. In the "Panel on Unlocking Potential: Tackling Barriers to Women’s Economic Empowerment," Dr. Singh shared valuable insights on the #barriers #women face, including limited access to #healthcare, #job opportunities, and #safeworkplaces. She emphasized the need to integrate healthcare access with skill-building initiatives, showcasing PFI’s Sanitary Pad Banks Model as a successful example of #community-driven #change. Dr. Singh also highlighted the importance of #SBCC in challenging #gender norms and the role of partnerships and #technology in enhancing health access. A key takeaway from her session: PFI is committed to engaging #men and #boys to shift social norms and promote #genderequality.

We just completed the live session on Module 3: 'Relationships' for Batch 6 of ARSH For You with over 50 participants. 🎊 The discussion focused on understanding the different types of relationships, the various factors that define relationships, understanding attraction, the different types of attraction, sexual identities, traits of healthy and unhealthy relationships, consent and violence, and different types of communication styles. The ARSH for you course, in partnership with HCLFoundation is designed for professionals working with adolescents or aspiring to engage with adolescents on their sexual and reproductive health and rights. Let's begin the journey of being a Champion of Change for Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (ARSH). 👏 Tejwinder S Anand | Dr. Gunjan Chandhok | Aishwarya Adhikari | Souvik Bandhapadhyay | Rahul Singh | Shivangi Tripathi #onlinecourse #course #arshforyou #srh #adolescents

At the recent FP2030 South-South Learning Workshop, Population Foundation of India's Specialist - Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr. Varun Sharma, participated in a panel discussion on "Access and Quality of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Region." He shared insights on our innovative digital initiatives, SnehAI and Educately, designed to empower adolescents with accurate and age-appropriate information on sexual and reproductive health.

We just completed the live session on Module 2: 'Growth and Change' for Batch 6 of ARSH For You with over 60 participants. 🎊 The discussion focused on understanding puberty and the changes that come with it, menstruation, nightfall, menstrual health and hygiene, hormones and mood swings, components of mental health and emotional well being, and how to provide support to adolescents as they transition into this new phase. The ARSH for you course, in partnership with HCLFoundation is designed for professionals working with adolescents or aspiring to engage with adolescents on their sexual and reproductive health and rights. Let's begin the journey of being a Champion of Change for Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (ARSH). 👏 Tejwinder S Anand | Dr. Gunjan Chandhok | Aishwarya Adhikari | Souvik Bandhapadhyay | Rahul Singh | Shivangi Tripathi #onlinecourse #course #arshforyou #srh #adolescents

On November 27, 2024, a crucial Tehsil-level interdepartmental meeting was held at Kaiserganj Tehsil Auditorium, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, to discuss the effective implementation of #childmarriage elimination and #familyplanning programs. The meeting was organized under the guidance of the Health Department and financial support from the Mobius Foundation, as a part of the Umeed project run by the Population Foundation of India. The meeting, chaired by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mr. Alok Prasad, brought together officials from various departments, including Health, Panchayati Raj, Education, and more. As Mr. Prasad emphasized, "child marriage directly impacts not only the health of young #girls but also hinders the development of #society. All departments should work together to run awareness campaigns in schools and communities so that adolescents and their guardians understand the harm caused by child marriage." Mobius Foundation