EngenderHealth Newsletter | July 2025
Let’s Do Something.
Because small steps spark big change.
Every day, too many women and girls are denied the agency, care, and respect they deserve. But standing still isn’t an option—and at EngenderHealth, we’re not waiting for change. We’re making it happen, one step at a time.
That’s what our new Let’s Do Something campaign is all about: spotlighting the everyday actions—by health workers, advocates, and supporters like you—that are creating lasting impact.
This month’s stories show what that looks like in motion. From rural communities to national health systems, people are doing something. Listening. Teaching. Caring. Breaking down myths and building access to care. And, together, we’re making sure those small steps lead somewhere bold.
So, let’s do something.
Because your support matters.
Because every choice counts.
Because change starts with all of us.
At EngenderHealth, we’re doing something—delivering care, breaking down barriers, and standing with the people who need it most. And you can do something, too. Keep reading to see how your support can help spark the next wave of change.
Global Impact
From Street Vendor to Changemaker: Hilda’s Story
Hilda didn’t wait for change—she became it. Once struggling to make ends meet, she’s now a peer educator reaching hundreds in her community with lifesaving information about sexual and reproductive health. Her journey shows how one person’s courage can inspire a whole community to take action. Meet Hilda…
Still Standing: Defending Progress in Tanzania
After USAID’s exit from Tanzania, communities lost access to critical reproductive health services—but the need didn’t go away. EngenderHealth’s colleagues are still doing everything they can to protect hard-won progress. Because when others step back, we step forward. Read the story…
Family Planning in Crisis: Keeping Services Alive in Nigeria
Funding challenges mean clinics sometimes have to turn women away when they need care the most. EngenderHealth and local teams are working tirelessly to keep services going, no matter what. Learn more…
Want to see how real people are stepping up and making a difference in advancing sexual and reproductive health around the world? Check out more stories like these in our website’s Impact Stories section.
Stay Informed: Latest News and Resources
Introducing EngenderHealth’s Vision for 2030
We’re setting a bold course for the future—where everyone has the freedom and support to make their own choices about sexual and reproductive health. Our 2030 strategy is about real change that lasts, and we need you with us. Read our 2030 Strategy…
Restoring Support, Saving Lives: A Call to Action from the Center for Global Development
The Center for Global Development highlights how restoring key USAID awards—like our MOMENTUM Safe Surgery project—is essential to protecting mothers and babies and preventing needless deaths. We’re grateful for their call to renew support so this lifesaving maternal health work can continue where it’s needed most. Learn more…
These articles informed and inspired us—we hope they do the same for you.
- The real fertility crisis: The pursuit of reproductive agency in a changing world (UNFPA)
- How UHNW women are redefining wealth and impact (PBI)
- Not a Zero-Sum Game: Why Philanthropy Must Prioritize Women and Girls (Inside Philanthropy)
What You Can Do
Big change starts with small steps—and every action you take helps move us closer to a more just and healthy world.
Here are a few ways you can do something today:
- Use Your Voice: Follow @EngenderHealth across all social media channels and share our posts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Tell your community why you care about reproductive health and rights—and why you’re doing something about it. Every like, share, and comment helps spark conversation and spread awareness.
- Forward this Newsletter: Know someone who’s passionate about health workers, maternal care, or gender equality? Forward this email and help grow our community. Small steps like this can lead to big changes.
- Shop With Purpose: Support EngenderHealth by grabbing a Let’s Do Something tote or sticker. A portion of every purchase helps fund lifesaving care—and every item helps spread the message. Shop the Let’s Do Something Collection.
Change doesn’t start big. It starts with people like you.
Your Support Makes a Difference
By donating to EngenderHealth, you help us drive impactful, gender-equitable programs that promote health, equality, and rights. Your support enables us to protect sexual and reproductive rights as fundamental human rights, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they deserve.
We’d love to hear from you about what you want to see in future newsletters. Contact us at social@engenderhealth.org.
This newsletter was originally shared over email on July 23, 2025.
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