The IPPF-International Planned Parenthood Federation is a global federation of national Member Associations (MAs)working on Sexual and reproductive health issues united by a shared vision, a common set of core values, determination to improve people s lives, and advancing human rights. Based on this, each MA develops its own strategy to address the needs of their country. Given the diversity of the Federation, strategies in each country are inevitably different. Despite differences in strategy and implementation, each Member Association of IPPF is expected to uphold certain standards and principles.

The IPPF requires all MAs to meet 10 fundamental principles and 48 separate standards as a condition for accredited membership. The Governing Council - IPPF s highest decision making body assisting and guiding through a process of uplifting, maintaining and ensuring standards of Member Associations grants Member Associations the recognition as a Accredited Member of the Federation once complete compliance is achieved.

The fundamental aims of the accreditation system are to ensure that:

• Member Associations are better equipped to assess and improve their roles and performance;
• There is increased national public confidence in the work of the Member Associations;
• There is increased international confidence that IPPF is an effective Federation committed to results, quality of services and accountability; and
• The Secretariat find new ways to facilitate learning and sharing in the Federation.

We were successful in getting the Certificate of Accreditation in Phase 1, Phase 2 and most recent being Phase 3. We were accredited as a Full Member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) at the meeting of the IPPF Governing Council on 19th November 2017. Following an accreditation review in January 2017 and successful implementation of the post accreditation action plan, the IPPF Governing Council was satisfied that the Association was found to be in full compliance with all 48 standards as defined under the Standards and responsibilities of IPPF Membership, namely that the Association is:

OPEN AND DEMOCRATIC

The Association is an open and democratic legal entity that engages volunteers from all backgrounds and encourages their full and active participation in its work in partnership with staff.

WELL-GOVERNED

The Association has an elected governing body that represents its membership and that understands and carries out its collective role and governance responsibilities.

STRATEGIC AND PROGRESSIVE

The Association makes a difference in those areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights most relevant to its country situation. It demonstrates a strong commitment to IPPF’s mission, core values and policies.

TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE

The Association conducts its affairs at all times in a transparent manner, accountable to its clients, partners and donors.

WELL-MANAGED

The Association manages its human and financial resources effectively and efficiently to plan and implement its programme of work.

FINANCIALLY HEALTHY

The Association takes the necessary measures to ensure continuity of resources and to maintain general financial sustainability in support of its programme.

A GOOD EMPLOYER

The Association recruits skilled staff, treats them with respect, and has employment and working conditions that allow them to operate effectively.

COMMITTED TO RESULTS

The Association is committed to achieving results and improving performance. It is able to show how sexual and reproductive health and rights needs are met.

COMMITTED TO QUALITY

The Association ensures that essential quality standards are met in all aspects of its work.

A LEADING NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION IN THE COUNTRY

The Association is recognized and valued as a leader in the sexual and reproductive health and rights movement in the country.