New Family Planning Activity Design
ID: 356946Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Egypt USAID-Cairo (USAID-EGY)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356946
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for a New Family Planning Activity Design in Egypt, aimed at supporting the Government of Egypt’s National Population Strategy (NPS) for 2023-2030. This initiative seeks to incorporate innovative family planning practices to enhance health outcomes and align with national development goals, focusing on effective outreach and support mechanisms for women. The RFI emphasizes the importance of addressing barriers to family planning, reducing discontinuance rates, and improving counseling services, while also engaging community influencers in decision-making processes. Interested parties can contact Nermin Afify at nafify@usaid.gov or by phone at 00201002280022 for further information. This opportunity is forecasted for fiscal year 2026 and does not involve any cost-sharing or matching requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nermin Afify Grantor
    00201002280022
    nafify@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI_New.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for a New Family Planning Activity Design in Egypt, supporting the Government of Egypt’s National Population Strategy (NPS) 2023-2030. The initiative aims to incorporate innovative family planning practices to improve health outcomes and align with broader national development goals. The RFI seeks evidence-based solutions and advice from interested parties, focusing on effective outreach and support mechanisms for women. Key inquiries involve innovative strategies to reduce discontinuance of family planning and enhancing counseling to address side effects. The rationale includes exploring barriers to family planning, addressing myths and misconceptions, and involving community influencers like husbands and mothers-in-law in decision-making. Group discussions identified challenges such as accessibility to health facilities, service provider shortages, and misinformation. Recommendations include mobilizing community resources, improving healthcare training, and utilizing technology to disseminate accurate family planning information. This RFI serves informational and planning purposes and does not commit to any procurement, emphasizing a broad and transparent consultation approach to inform future solicitations and align with U.S. government regulations in public health initiatives.
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