Problem Analysis: Volunteers have played a pioneering role from the inception of FPAB in conceptualizing and advocating Family Planning, supplementing the government policy towards reproductive health and small family norms. Since 1953, FPAB has exposed a new horizon to the mass, popularising the philosophy of a small family model. FPA took a bold and controversial anti traditional programme for the benefit of community towards introducing qualitative reproductive health programmes. More focus on strategic priorities on 5 “A”s by IPPF from 2005-2009 onwards will substantiate on diverse skills and expertise from volunteers from branch and national level. The new challenge for FPAB is to recruit volunteers capable of providing the necessary leadership and expertise in the field of SRH. FPAB encourages active participation and support of volunteers in the areas of:

• Advocacy role
• Resource mobilisation
• Policy formulation
• Stewardship of FPAB
• Image building

The Volunteers are further required to develop in-depth knowledge on organisational constitution, rules, roles and responsibilities. They are further encouraged to create an environment to increase the membership of youth and women in the governing bodies both at national and branch level.

Goal:  To increase public, political and financial support for ensuring sexual and reproductive health and rights in the communities and at the national level. Strategic Direction FPAB will work towards developing the capacity of the volunteers at every level to advocate strongly for increased commitment and resources for SRHR and to strengthen their ability to provide leadership.

Objective: Improve the capacity of the volunteers to enhance the image of FPAB through effective advocacy and resource mobilization.

Activities:

• Recruit committed, quality volunteers from all sectors of society to serve FPAB objectives and develop effective mechanisms of sharing and communication.
• Revise the constitution of FPAB focusing mandates of the IPPF for involvement of women, client groups, youth, disadvantaged and minorities /ethnic group on volunteer boards and committees thereby increasing participation of women in leadership / management positions mandatory.
• Provide the volunteers with training in relevant leadership skills and orientation on the respective responsibilities and obligation of both volunteers and staff regarding good governance and management.
• Establish a continuing programme of orientation and consultation for key influential groups - such as parliamentarians, community leaders and the media etc - in order to mobilise more resources.
• Provide assistance to the FPA’s in all aspects of their work relating to governance, management, supervision, accountability and transparency.

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