EngenderHealth (formerly AVSC International): Changing Times, Shifting Goals

EngenderHealth has undergone many changes since its predecessor was created in 1937, said changes of which include its official names and its organizational goals. After all, with changing times come shifting goals and achievements, thus, reflecting the effectiveness and efficiency with which the non-profit organization responds to its present challenges.

From its headquarters in New York City, the organization has offices in dozens of countries worldwide with all offices focused on promoting women’s health in general and sexual and reproductive health in particular. At present, its main programs are focused on the following areas:

• Family planning including the prevention of teenage pregnancy
• Maternal health including the prevention of cervical cancer
• HIV and AIDs prevention and treatment as well as in the reduction of discrimination against patients
• Gender equality including increased male participation in family planning and decreased gender-based violence
• Quality improvements in the healthcare system

EngenderHealth uses the the Supply–Enabling Environment–Demand (SEED) Programming Model for its programs.