In Pakistan, Islamic Scholars Champion Faith-Aligned Family Planning through Mosques and Community Outreach with TCI
In many parts of Pakistan, especially rural and densely populated urban and peri-urban areas, people often have limited access to formal education and reliable health information. In this context, views on sexual and reproductive health can be shaped by partial...
Leading by Example: How TCI University is Driving Family Planning Education in District Korangi
District Korangi in Karachi is a diverse and densely populated area, home to various ethnic groups including Baloch, Pashtun, Sindhi, Punjabi, and others. Known for its vast Korangi Industrial Area, one of the largest industrial zones in Sindh, it holds significant...
Sindh Integrates Male Engagement in Family Planning, Establishing Dedicated Counseling Spaces Across Health Facilities
Since launching in Sindh in September 2022, The Challenge Initiative (TCI) has been working to strengthen family planning interventions through capacity building of medical staff and community awareness sessions during Family Health Days. Early in implementation, it...
Gender-Inclusive Training in Malir Expands Male Providers’ Skills and Improves Family Planning Access
Malir is one of the largest districts in Karachi, Sindh Province, and home to approximately 2.4 million people. Malir’s annual population growth rate of 4% is significantly higher than other districts in the region. This rapid growth has placed increasing...