What they reported doing
- #1 primary $66KSystems Strengthening work includes all programs and activities carried out in order to improve the capacity of local government counterparts. This includes trainings for government health workers and nurses and midwives, helping local chief executives to plan responses to the issues of teen pregnancy and HIV, training teachers and principals on how to teach students in their schools about comprehensive sexuality education, and training for people to become certified in community based screening for HIV.
- #2 $47KMedia and Communications was the third largest program. Funds were used to maintain our websites and social media pages, create new content, and deliver health information in various online platforms throughout the year.
What they call their work
What they do
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Capacity building for health workers and educatorsConducts trainings for government health workers, nurses, midwives, and local leaders on teen pregnancy and HIV prevention; provides comprehensive sexuality education training for educators; and certifies individuals in community-based HIV screening.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Digital delivery of reproductive health informationCreates and disseminates reproductive health content through websites and social media platforms, including a dedicated Tagalog-language website and adapted online versions of in-person reproductive health lesson plans.
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Infertility Support and Assisted Reproductive Services 1 activity
- Operation of contraceptive and family planning clinicsOperates two clinics that provide contraceptive commodities and medical supplies as part of direct family planning services.
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Who they work with
- Local government counterparts in Puerto Prinsesa city, Palawan Partner — Collaborates with local government health workers, nurses, midwives, and local chief executives to strengthen public health responses to teen pregnancy and HIV.
How they approach the work
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- Integrated Education and Clinical Servicesmethodology: integrated-education-and-clinical-servicesBy combining reproductive health education with clinical services, ROOTS OF HEALTH improves reproductive health outcomes and gender equity because integrated access increases utilization and removes barriers to care in marginalized communities.
- Systems Strengthening Through Local Capacity Buildingmethodology: systems-strengtheningBy training government health workers and educators to deliver reproductive health services and comprehensive sexuality education, ROOTS OF HEALTH creates sustainable impact because strengthened public systems continue delivering care beyond direct program reach.