Ipas · [email protected]

August 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM

Our new chatbot builds safer relationships in South Africa

Our new chatbot builds safer relationships in South Africa You make youth-led innovation possible Hi John, In South Africa, girls and young women now have a new digital tool to help them recognize unhealthy relationships, build co…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

August 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Investing in young people drives change

Investing in young people drives change That's why we center young people's voices. Dear John, Today is International Youth Day, and we’re celebrating the incredible power of young people! Everywhere we work, we center young peopl…

See More from Ipas

  Anu Kumar, Ipas President & CEO · [email protected]

August 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Welcoming our new Collaborative Fund Director

Welcoming our new Collaborative Fund Director Our commitment to our local partners is stronger than ever Dear John, “Partners for reproductive justice” isn’t just our tagline—it’s a vital part of how we accomplish our mission. Everywhere we wor…

See More from Anu Kumar, Ipas President & CEO

  Ipas · [email protected]

August 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Wondering how repro health & climate are connected?

Wondering how repro health & climate are connected? Our quick explainer can help Dear John, Historic heat and wild fires across the Northern Hemisphere right now are yet another reminder that climate change is our new realit…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

July 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM

No repro justice without disability justice

No repro justice without disability justice Care must work for everyone Dear John, Reproductive health care should be there when a person needs it. But for many people with disabilities, care can be out of reach before an appoin…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

July 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM

Can the World Cup build support for repro rights?

Can the World Cup build support for repro rights? Our social media campaign in Latin America is hoping so. Dear John, Are you a #TrueFan of the women around you? That’s the central question of an Ipas-led social media campaign thi…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

July 4, 2026 at 12:14 PM

Freedom means bodily autonomy

Freedom means bodily autonomy That’s what we’ll keep fighting for. Dear John, Today our friends and colleagues in the United States are celebrating Independence Day and the promise of freedom. So it’s worth asking: Who truly has the freedom to …

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

June 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM

Defending rights, together

Defending rights, together Why your support matters this Pride Month Dear John, As Pride Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a simple truth: LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive rights are deeply connected. Both are about the ri…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

June 29, 2026 at 3:49 PM

What if surviving isn't the same as healing?

What if surviving isn't the same as healing? You face the truth and keep going Dear John, People tell Sara Jin Li she is resilient. She’d rather not have to be. In her essay, What doesn't kill you, Li reckons with the story she has …

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

June 20, 2026 at 1:04 PM

Amani has peace of mind, thanks to your support

Amani has peace of mind, thanks to your support Her story shows what’s possible in crisis settings Dear John, In a displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Amani—a mother of five—faces daily uncertainty about how…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

June 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM

When motherhood isn’t your calling...

When motherhood isn’t your calling... Choosing yourself can be an act of resistance Dear John, What does it mean to choose a life beyond motherhood in a world that still treats it as women’s default destiny? In A no to motherhood is…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

June 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM

When motherhood isn’t your calling...

When motherhood isn’t your calling... Choosing yourself can be an act of resistance Dear John, What does it mean to choose a life beyond motherhood in a world that still treats it as women’s default destiny? In A no to motherhood is…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

June 1, 2026 at 6:25 PM

Choosing abortion under a total abortion ban

Choosing abortion under a total abortion ban This short poem shares one woman’s experience Dear John, In the Dominican Republic, abortion is criminalized and heavily stigmatized, pushing many women and girls to seek care in unsafe c…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

May 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Because of you, Martine is changing lives

Because of you, Martine is changing lives We think you’ll feel inspired by her story. Midwife Martine Ngaina helps lead an Ipas training session.   © Paul Amany Philippe N'Guessan / Ipas Afrique Francophone Dear John, Because …

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

May 18, 2026 at 2:53 PM

What if your existence was up for debate?

What if your existence was up for debate? You choose to be bold and face adversity head-on Dear John, For queer women in Kenya, resilience can look like a quiet kind of courage—the kind that keeps you moving through spaces that deny…

See More from Ipas

  Maria Elena Pérez, Ipas U.S. director · [email protected]

May 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM

Let’s build abortion access no court can touch

Let’s build abortion access no court can touch (We’re already hard at work.) Dear John, With yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision, we are relieved that people across the country can continue to access medication abortion throug…

See More from Maria Elena Pérez, Ipas U.S. director

  Ipas · [email protected]

May 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM

What if abortion care isn’t in your language?

What if abortion care isn’t in your language? You find ways to care for each other anyway Dear John, Abortion is health care—but access is shaped by language, immigration status, and who is believed and supported when they walk thro…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

April 22, 2026 at 6:37 PM

3 ways climate change harms repro health

3 ways climate change harms repro health We all need to understand this connection Dear John, How is your reproductive health impacted by climate change? We’ve asked hundreds of people around the world this question, as our resear…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

April 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM

Whose suffering is allowed to be seen?

Whose suffering is allowed to be seen? This essay refuses to look away. Dear John, Across South Asia, over 200 million Dalit people face systemic caste-based oppression—and when Dalit women are sexually assaulted, their suffering is…

See More from Ipas

  Faith McGown · [email protected]

April 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM

Explore Tax-Smart Giving

Dear John,  At Ipas, we work in ways that uphold our values, ensuring the changes we make are sustainable and built into existing public health systems.   We also believe in sharing thoughtful and sustainable giving options that can help your future finances. Tax-smart options are a resource for al…

See More from Faith McGown

  Ipas · [email protected]

April 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM

Can you inherit resilience?

Can you inherit resilience? This poet says yes, you can. Dear John, We’re continuing Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice with something new in our series—a poem collection from the United States. Through bilingual p…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

April 1, 2026 at 3:23 PM

We’re unlocking the potential of millions of women and girls

We’re unlocking the potential of millions of women and girls A new 3-minute video explains how Dear John, When we expand abortion access, we unlock the human potential of millions of women and girls who are otherwise denied cont…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

March 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM

6 key insights to fight abortion stigma…

6 key insights to fight abortion stigma… …from our latest global research Dear John, Today is the Global Day of Action to Destigmatize Abortions—an important opportunity to help people understand that abortion is a normal part of …

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

March 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM

New story: 'But what if your husband wants kids?'

New story: 'But what if your husband wants kids?' When doctors value fertility over pain Dear John, Earlier this month, we launched Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice—a writing series on resilience, bodily autonomy…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

March 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM

Ipas President & CEO named finalist for WIN WIN Award 2026

Ipas President & CEO named finalist for WIN WIN Award 2026 She’s the first-ever finalist to work on repro justice Dear John, We’re thrilled to share that our President & CEO Dr. Anu Kumar—a lifelong champion for women’s ri…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

March 8, 2026 at 10:59 AM

Introducing ‘Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice’

Introducing ‘Unbreakable Threads: Stories of reproductive justice’ A writing series on resilience Dear John, Happy International Women’s Day! Today we have something special to share with you: We’re proud to be launching Unbreakable…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

March 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM

Our audacious vision in action: Munira’s story

Our audacious vision in action: Munira’s story See the impact we’re making together Dear John, Last week, we shared the exciting news that with significant investment from donors to The Audacious Project, we're accelerating our wo…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

February 24, 2026 at 2:10 PM

Our audacious vision

Our audacious vision We’re accelerating our work globally. We need you by our side. Dear John, We simply couldn’t make lifechanging impact around the world without supporters and partners like you. That’s why we’re very excited to…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM

We 🧡 our partners!

We 🧡 our partners! When you support Ipas, you fuel their incredible work Dear John, “Partners for reproductive justice” isn’t just our tagline—it’s how we work to build a world where everyone can determine their own future. We could never fulfi…

See More from Ipas

  Faith McGown · [email protected]

February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Protect your loved ones and reproductive justice

  Dear John,   At Ipas, we remain dedicated to advancing reproductive justice around the world. In January 2025, fighting escalated in Goma, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province. This outbreak exacerbated a decades-long conflict, leaving communities devastated.   Ami…

See More from Faith McGown

  Faith McGown · [email protected]

February 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM

When Conflict Escalates, Care Must Continue

  Dear John,   In January 2025, violent clashes erupted in Goma, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo and North Kivu province. This battle intensified a decades-long conflict, causing widespread suffering and destruction. Despite the ongoing violence, Ipas DRC remained committed to suppor…

See More from Faith McGown

  Ipas · [email protected]

January 30, 2026 at 5:44 PM

Another major blow to global health and human rights

Another major blow to global health and human rights Expanded Global Gag Rule advances anti-rights agenda Dear John, The U.S. government has just expanded a harmful U.S. foreign policy known as the Global Gag Rule—and it’s a major blow to globa…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We’re so glad you’re with us Dear John, Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, we hope you’re feeling energized. With your support, we’re ready to drive meaningful progress for reproductive rights.  In case you miss…

See More from Ipas

  Faith McGown, Ipas Director of Individual Giving · [email protected]

December 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM

A year of resilience

A year of resilience There’s still time to give this year! Dear John, With supporters like you by our side, 2025 has been a year of impact and persistence in the face of intensifying threats to reproductive rights, democracy and b…

See More from Faith McGown, Ipas Director of Individual Giving

  Ipas · [email protected]

December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM

A historic leap for girls’ rights in Bolivia

A historic leap for girls’ rights in Bolivia Your support makes lasting change like this Dear John, A girl who avoids early marriage can get so much more out of life. More time to be a child, more education, and greater ability to…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

December 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM

‘I want to be someone in life’

‘I want to be someone in life’ Yotse got pregnant in high school. But she didn't want to quit. Dear John, When Yotse, age 15, became pregnant in high school, her mother kicked her out of their home. But Yotse was determined not to…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

December 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Chinsinsi got pregnant as a teenager

Chinsinsi got pregnant as a teenager Find out where she is today Dear John, Chinsinsi Banda discovered she was pregnant immediately after taking her final primary school exams. She was shocked, as she says she had sex only once.  …

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

December 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM

At age 14, Nur Aini got pregnant, then married

At age 14, Nur Aini got pregnant, then married See how she's rebuilding her life—and how you can help Dear John, At age 14, Nur Aini was in school, working toward her dream of becoming a teacher. Then she got pregnant.  Her pregna…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Thank you!

Thank you! Your support has changed lives Dear John, We couldn’t be more grateful to have you with us in our fight to ensure abortion and contraception access for all. Generous supporters like you are essential to the sizeable imp…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM

See why inclusive care matters

See why inclusive care matters Munira’s story inspires us to keep going Dear John, Everyone has the right to make decisions about their own body and health. But for people with disabilities, that right is often denied by health sy…

See More from Ipas

  Faith McGown · [email protected]

November 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Reminder to Register: Planned Giving Webinar

  Dear John,   This is a friendly reminder to join us for our upcoming Planned Giving Webinar featuring Jenni Chavis. This online event promises to deliver valuable insights into estate planning, in collaboration with FreeWill, a leader in philanthropic guidance. Jenni Chavis, with her extensive exp…

See More from Faith McGown

  Ipas · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Visit our virtual photo exhibit

Visit our virtual photo exhibit Showcasing 4 girls’ stories of resilience Dear John, We want you to see what our staff see all the time: Girls who are incredibly resilient in the face of grave challenges to their health and future…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

October 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM

3 ways we’re expanding access to contraception

3 ways we’re expanding access to contraception …with truly transformative results Dear John, Last year, with your support, we helped over 1.5 million people around the world access the contraception they wanted—putting them in con…

See More from Ipas

  Faith McGown · [email protected]

October 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM

She needs lifesaving care—right now

Floods in Pakistan have left thousands of women without access to safe reproductive health care. You can help today. When the water rose, so did the danger. Dear John,  Right now, in the flood-ravaged districts of southern Pakistan, women and girls are facing impossible choices. The monsoon floods …

See More from Faith McGown

  Ipas · [email protected]

September 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM

9 ways we’ve helped expand repro rights

9 ways we’ve helped expand repro rights These wins are resilience in action Dear John, For over 50 years, we’ve resisted and persisted, working hard alongside our partners to achieve historic law and policy changes that have expan…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM

We’re showing up for Congolese women and girls

We’re showing up for Congolese women and girls This is what resilience looks like Dear John, As we’ve shared with you before, our team in the Democratic Republic of Congo is truly heroic in their efforts to bring reproductive heal…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

August 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM

One easy way you can help secure the future

One easy way you can help secure the future Make your will today with this free online resource Dear John, With your support, we work to protect everyone's right to reproductive freedom. And we want our supporters to have the freedom to control…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

August 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM

The power of repro health information

The power of repro health information …especially for youth Dear John, The transformative power of information on sexual and reproductive health—especially for young people—is something we see every day in our work.  For Sabina Sh…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Hurricane season = extra barriers to abortion care

Hurricane season = extra barriers to abortion care Here’s why this matters Dear John, August is here. For folks in the United States, that means hurricanes are likely just around the corner. And that's on top of what's already been a record-set…

See More from Ipas

  Ipas · [email protected]

July 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM

One way you can support (repro) freedom today

One way you can support (repro) freedom today Happy 4th of July! Dear John, Wishing you—and all our Ipas supporters in the United States—a very happy 4th of July!  On this day dedicated to celebrating freedom, we’re of course awar…

See More from Ipas