FAQ's

"Planned Parenthood" is a trademark of the  Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), which has affiliates in the United States.

PPFA was one of the eight founders of the International Planned Parenthood Federation in 1952. PPFA is IPPF/WHR's Member Association in the United States and is unique in several ways: it is the largest Member Association; it is separately incorporated; it does not receive funds from IPPF/WHR; and it is the only member that has its own international program for family planning.

We are a network of 41 sexual and reproductive health organizations across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Our  Member Associations provide 19.4 million services each year; these range from sexuality education, contraceptive services, and prenatal care to HIV testing, post-abortion care, and screening for gender-based violence. We also act as advocates for sexual and reproductive rights at the local and international levels.

Our Regional Office in New York City does not provide health services. We offer technical and financial support to our Member Associations, primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean. For more information on accessing health services in countries in our region, visit  Where We Work. To find a local Planned Parenthood affiliate in the United States, click here.

Meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs and fulfilling the rights of all people, particularly in developing countries, intrinsically supports a just and sustainable world. By educating young people, increasing access to health services, and empowering individuals to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights, we are contributing to the many factors that impact positively on our environment, in particular alleviating poverty.

IPPF/WHR relies on support from individuals, foundations, and governments for its essential sexual and reproductive health care services. As a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, IPPF/WHR receives core support from IPPF for its ongoing operations. We have not received funding  from the U.S. government since 2001, when IPPF/WHR refused to sign the Global Gag Rule, resulting in a loss of $12 million in funding. This deplorable policy denies U.S. development aid to any group that provides abortion services, or advocates for changes in abortion laws with its own funds.

International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region, Inc. is recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN 13-1845455.  For more information please view our most recent  Annual Report or Financial Statement.

Support from our donors is the cornerstone of our work in Latin America and the Caribbean. It enables us to provide over 19 million sexual and reproductive health services each year to women, men, and young people throughout the region. A large part of our services reach the poorest of the poor - people who would otherwise never receive health care in their lifetime.

Here is what your gift can mean:

$35		1,166 condoms
$50		68 pregnancy tests
$100		1 year's supply of oral contraceptives for 21 women
$250		IUDs for 290 women
$500		Emergency medical kits for 10 rural communities
$1,000		STI testing and treatment for over 300 street youth
$2,500		Cervical cancer screening for over 1,200 women
$5,000		1 year's worth of essential medicines for over 900 communities living in rural and isolated areas

 

 

 

 

 

 

IPPF/WHR strives to operate with efficiency while minimizing its fundraising and management expenses. As a result, we allocate more than 85% of our income to programs and services. IPPF/WHR has been recognized by all the major charity watchdogs for its fiscal policies.  We have been awarded an "A" rating by the American Institute of Philanthropy, a Four-Star rating by Charity Navigator (its highest rating), and have met all of the Better Business Bureau's standards.

If you would like to volunteer for IPPF/WHR in the United States, there are several ways that you can support our cause including: representing IPPF/WHR in your area; organizing campaigns to advocate for a issues related to our work; and organizing local fundraising events. Please contact the development staff at IPPF/WHR for more information on how you can make a difference via email or call toll-free at (866) IPPF-WHR. You can also make a secure online donation.

To become an activist for sexual and reproductive health and rights at the local and international levels, visit our campaign site  FreeChoiceSavesLives to receive email alerts and updated information on policy issues, including ways you can help.

As each of our Member Associations in Latin America and the Caribbean is an autonomous organization, volunteer opportunities in the field must be coordinated directly with these organizations.   Click here to see a full list of our Member Associations.