Demonstrating Value & Outcomes

From policy commitments to community-level change — our work is measured, documented, and shared.

5

Countries Reached

500K+

Lives Impacted

30+

Policy Wins

2

Years of Advocacy

SASA launch

Our Focus

SASA launch

Key Achievements

SASA launch

Brought together over 100 stakeholders including government representatives, 35+ CSOs and partners, media, and regional teams from six SASA priority countries (Kenya, Ethiopia, Senegal, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire & Uganda). The launch highlighted a strong appetite for FP/MNCH Policy and advocacy across the region, indicating that SASA is entering a receptive and promising environment.

  • SMART Advocacy Impact

  • Domestic Resource Mobilization

  • Private Sector Engagement

  • Multi-Stakeholder Coordination

  • Evidence-Driven Accountability

Our Work

Projects & Country Programmes

Current
Kenya, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ethiopia

Funded by Gates Foundation

Accelerating Policy Action for Family Planning, Maternal and Newborn, and Child Health in Africa.

Funded by the Gates Foundation, the project strengthens the capacity of national and regional partners to drive sustainable policy and financing reforms in women’s, children’s, and newborn health. The project is implemented in five countries; Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Kenya, each selected for strategic opportunities to influence policy, mobilize domestic resources, and advance reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and family planning outcomes.

What We Do

  • Stimulate innovation in advocacy approaches
  • Leverage additional investments for FP/RMNCH
  • Strengthen systems and partnerships to sustain advocacy gains
  • Accelerate policy and advocacy outcomes across participating countries

Technical Areas

Maternal, Child, and Newborn Health (MCNH) Family Planning (FP)

Milestones

SASA launch

Brought together over 100 stakeholders including government representatives, 35+ CSOs and partners, media, and regional teams from six SASA priority countries (Kenya, Ethiopia, Senegal, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire & Uganda). The launch highlighted a strong appetite for FP/MNCH Policy and advocacy across the region, indicating that SASA is entering a receptive and promising environment.

01

SMART Advocacy Impact

The SASA Alliance, grounded in the SMART advocacy approach, represents a critical step in advancing FP/MNCH outcomes by translating bold commitments into measurable impact.

02

Domestic Resource Mobilization

Stakeholders emphasized the urgency of sustaining FP/ MNCH funding through annual budget increases, ringfencing allocations, and adopting innovative financing mechanisms like insurance schemes and the Total Market Approach

03

Private Sector Engagement

Leveraging private sector resources and expertise, particularly in supply chain management, was highlighted as essential for strengthening FP/MNCH programs.

04

Multi-Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinated engagement of CSO networks, professional associations, religious leaders, and media practitioners is crucial for accelerating policy implementation, adoption of HIPs, and advocacy for evidence-based interventions.

05

Evidence-Driven Accountability

Strengthening data use, media advocacy, and platforms for child-related interventions ensures policy decisions are informed, transparent, and responsive to FP/MNCH priorities.

From The Field

Stories of Change

Story

Launching the SASA Alliance: Building a Stronger Advocacy Ecosystem in Africa

Launching the SASA Alliance: Building a Stronger Advocacy Ecosystem in Africa

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