USAID Catalyzing Access to Family Planning
ID: RFI-720656-2024-FPType: Presolicitation
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/MOZAMBIQUEMAPUTO, MOZ

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ff5084f3a3024e43bc817c040e61f1c7/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking organizations to participate in the "Catalyzing Access to Family Planning" initiative aimed at enhancing the health outcomes of Mozambicans by improving access to quality family planning (FP) services. This five-year program, with a total funding value of up to $35 million, focuses on promoting informed choice and voluntarism while addressing barriers to FP and reproductive health (RH) service delivery in Mozambique, particularly in rural areas. The initiative builds on previous efforts and aims to change community behaviors, empower service providers, and engage men in reproductive health decisions, with a specific emphasis on the needs of adolescents and young women. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit their feedback and insights by February 15, 2025, to the primary contact, Nelly Mahanjane, at nmahanjane@usaid.gov, or the secondary contact, Judite Caetano, at jcaetano@usaid.gov.

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    Nelly Mahanjane
    258840958145
    nmahanjane@usaid.gov
    Judite Caetano
    25884098146
    jcaetano@usaid.gov
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    Family Planning Flagship.pdf
    USAID/Mozambique is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the "Catalyzing Access to Family Planning" initiative, which aims to improve the health outcomes of Mozambicans through increased access to quality family planning (FP) services. The new five-year program, valued up to $35 million, seeks input from organizations interested in developing proposals for this initiative, which focuses on informed choice and voluntarism while addressing barriers to FP and reproductive health (RH) service delivery in Mozambique. The RFI aims to gauge interest, assess organizational capacities, and gather technical feedback for refining the program's Results Framework. The initiative builds upon previous family planning efforts, specifically the Improved Family Planning Initiative, and seeks to address challenges like cultural norms, gender inequality, and limited access to contraceptives, particularly in rural regions. Key program goals include changing community behaviors towards positive FP norms, expanding access to services, empowering providers, and strengthening the enabling environment for FP. Specific focus is placed on the needs of adolescents and young women, as well as the vital engagement of men in reproductive health decisions. Respondents to the RFI should provide feedback and insights on the program, with a submission deadline of February 15, 2025.
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