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Likhaan is a national women's health organization that develops alternative, community-based primary health programs in impoverished urban and rural communities, with a particular emphasis on women's reproductive health. Through the delivery of health care, research, organizing and advocacy, Likhaan addresses many issues of women’s health and well-being including women’s rights, family planning, adolescent health, maternal mortality, universal healthcare, and the social determinants of health.

Prenatal checkup

Prenatal checkup by medical staff at the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health in Manila, Philippines supported by Inter Pares.
(Credit: Likhaan Center for Women’s Health)

Workshop with adolescents

Workshop with adolescents on sexual and reproductive health and rights by Likhaan Center for Women’s Health in Manila, Philippines supported by Inter Pares.
(Credit: Likhaan Center for Women’s Health).

Family planning

Family planning and education outreach clinic by Likhaan Center for Women’s Health, Manila, Philippines supported by Inter Pares and Global Affairs Canada.
(Credit: Likhaan Center for Women’s Health)

Community mobilization

Likhaan Community Mobilizer Mark Abellon during a Family Planning Fair for youth in Manila.
(Credit: David Bruer)

Promoting women’s rights

This local women’s group in the Philippines focuses on women’s rights and basic needs, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.
(Credit: Likhaan Center for Women’s Health)

Community outreach

This is Carlita, a community health worker from Likhaan - a safe and trusted place for information, healthcare, family planning, and giving birth. Their community activities reach 30,000 people, who otherwise would have little or no access to healthcare.
(Credit: Likhaan Center for Women’s Health)