Pathfinder International

02/05/2026

Launching the Her Future partnership in Tanzania on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation signals our collective resolve to build a world where violence against woman and girls is no longer tolerated.

02/04/2026

We are proud to join the to save mothers and babies this Ramadan. From Feb 18-March 20, we will join Every Pregnancy to support life-changing maternal and newborn health programs globally.

Learn more about Pathfinder’s pilot project we are raising funds for here: https://bit.ly/49Uga8q

02/02/2026

Our CEO, Dr. Tabinda Sarosh, recently visited our teams and partners in Tanzania. While in Morogoro, she met a dedicated taxi ambulance driver, part of the m-mama digitized emergency transport system, and a mother who reached urgent care just in time thanks to this life-saving connection.

Through m-mama, local taxis are digitally tracked and pregnant women with emergencies are transported directly to government health facilities for immediate care.

Since 2023, m-mama has responded to 10,500+ emergencies.

Pathfinder has been part of the m-mama partnership model in Tanzania.

01/30/2026

After a hiatus in 2025, our Country-Led In Action newsletter is back! We explore how our country-led strategy translates into sustainable approaches that improve the health, resilience, and leadership of women and girls around the world.

In this Q&A, we hear from Dr. Amina Dorayi, based in Abuja and serving as Pathfinder’s Regional Portfolio Director, West and Central Africa.

Read the Q&A: https://bit.ly/4qZcyb2
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Amina Dorayi on how our country-led strategy translates into sustainable approaches that improve the health, resilience, and leadership of women and girls around the world.

01/29/2026

We are proud to launch Futures with Choice (Futuros com Escolhas) in Mozambique!

With support from the Government of Ireland, International Development Programme, we are expanding access to sexual and reproductive health care for 14,000 adolescents in Inhambane province. This program provides health services, and creates vital links to education and livelihood opportunities.

Directly aligned with Mozambique’s National Family Planning Strategy, this project builds on years of collaboration with local government and civil society to strengthen the agency and resilience of women and girls.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NKiaHD

Futures with Choice (Futuros com Escolhas), implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Provincial Health Authorities in Mozambique, seeks to

01/26/2026

In Ethiopia, Pathfinder has been working closely with government partners to introduce and scale up DMPA-SC, with a focus on self-injection. Over the past six months, our work has reached 69 facilities in four regions: Oromia, South Ethiopia, Sidama, and Dire Dawa. Through our efforts to build provider capacity and strengthen health systems, we have:

✅ Trained 548 health care providers
✅ Trained 301 Health Extension Workers (HEWs)
✅ Empowered 12,871 clients with the knowledge and skills to safely self-inject

Most recently, in close collaboration with the Oromia Regional Health Bureau, Pathfinder successfully trained 166 HEWs on DMPA-SC and self-injection. The images shared here capture a powerful moment from the training—women confidently demonstrating how they self-inject—highlighting skill transfer and client empowerment in action.

Together with government partners, we are expanding access to quality family planning choices and strengthening health systems to better meet the needs of communities across Ethiopia.

01/20/2026

This January marks the 20th anniversary of Ethiopia's Safe Motherhood Month. Safe Motherhood Month highlights Ethiopia’s progress in preventing pregnancy-related deaths and achieving its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goal related to reducing maternal mortality.

Last week, Pathfinder International joined the Ministry of Health and local leaders in Jigjiga, Somali Region to commemorate a landmark achievement: Ethiopia has reduced maternal mortality from 800 per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 195 per 100,000 live births in 2025. During the event, Pathfinder Ethiopia donated two electrical autoclaves and two delivery couches to strengthen maternal health services in the Somali Region.

Thank you to the Ethiopia Ministry of Health for bringing together state ministers, donors, civil society organizations, and traditional and religious leaders in celebration of Safe Motherhood. We are proud to be a part of this huge achievement!

01/14/2026

What happens when you put women at the heart of climate action? You build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.

Over the past four years, our "Advancing the Leadership of Women and Girls Towards Better Health and Climate Change Resilience" program in Bangladesh and Pakistan:

🍃engaged 940 women and girls as climate champions who became frontline leaders in climate preparedness planning, green livelihoods, and speaking out against child marriage and gender-based violence.
🏥built climate-resilient health systems more capable of withstanding climate disasters.
👭🏾reached more than 2 million people with essential information on climate and health.

https://bit.ly/49EYMDi

01/12/2026

What a year! From July 2024 to June 2025, Pathfinder implemented more than 40 projects across 16 countries, providing vital support to 1,200+ health facilities and more than 6.1 million clients. By working with women and their communities to co-design innovative solutions at the intersections of health, climate resilience, and leadership, we're reducing systemic barriers to build a better future for all.

Check out our new brief to learn more about our topline impact—and stay tuned for our annual report.

Pathfinder International works alongside women to reduce systemic barriers and drive a better future for society and the environment. By co-designing

01/08/2026

At Pathfinder, we work alongside women and girls in 16 countries to bridge critical gaps in health services, leadership opportunities, and economic resources.

In and then , our Act With Her program has been exemplary of this work.

Amal tells us why.

“Before joining [Act With Her], I was hesitant and afraid of direct engagement. I avoided trying new things, taking risks, or making mistakes — which meant I rarely took part in discussions or activities.

But this program was different. Today, I am a confident trainer who can work with people from all walks of life, personalities, and nationalities. Through Act With Her, I discovered strengths I never knew I had.

I am now proud of myself — and even prouder of the young girls whose success stories I have witnessed. Some became determined to achieve financial independence by starting their own businesses, using their talents to create sustainable futures. Others returned to school after long absences caused by societal traditions, and they are now excelling in their studies.

Perhaps one of the greatest achievements has been changing mindsets about early marriage; many girls now actively share these new perspectives with their families and communities.

For me, this is one of the most meaningful investments we can make — in young people’s minds, skills, and futures.”

(Photo of Amal)

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49fxXXq

12/26/2025

The most powerful messages often come through art.

In Sindh, Pakistan, music, poetry, and theater are becoming tools for social change. 150 women, supported by their male allies, are delivering heartfelt performances that address critical issues: child marriage, gender-based violence, and women's agency.

This is especially vital now. With climate disasters creating economic hardship, early and forced marriages are tragically on the rise. Many of the women bravely speaking out were once child brides themselves, lending undeniable authenticity to their message.

As Rafeela, one of the performers, shares:

“People stop us, tell us not to sing. But we say—we should sing. Don’t listen to them, listen to yourself.”
This is what it looks like when women claim their voice and shape the future of their communities.

Watch the full story here:

In Pakistan, Pathfinder engaged women and men in climate-vulnerable communities to shift harmful gender norms and raise awareness about the connections betwe...

12/24/2025

We were honored to co-organize the "Shaping Tomorrow" symposium in Karachi, this week, with UNFPA Pakistan and the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh.

With over 200 leaders from government, academia, and the private sector in attendance, the message was clear: Youth development is the smartest investment.

We know that when we create transparent pathways for public-private collaboration, we unlock the potential of our future workforce and leaders.

Thank you to our partners and the youth-led initiatives that showcased their incredible innovations. Let’s keep building a youth-friendly investment path!

Read more: https://bit.ly/499gjTW

A Public–Private Partnership Symposium on Increasing Investments for Youth Development was held in Karachi, bringing together over 200 participants from