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Family Planning Around the World United States Agency for International Development (USAID) The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provides economic, development and humanitarian assistance around the world in support of the foreign policy goals of the United States. USAID works to support global health and is one of the main contributors to family planning and reproductive health services worldwide. Click here to read more about USAID United Nations Population Fund The The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) works in over 140 countries to ensure that women have access to voluntary family planning, economic opportunities, and education - all of which contribute to increased opportunities for women to choose the size and spacing of their families. Click here to read more about the United Nations Population Fund Childhood Mortality When parents are assured of their child’s survival, they are more likely to plan their families and take the necessary measures to space their births and delay having children. Women who believe that they will have healthy babies, who have a good chance at survival past age 5, tend to start having children later in life, and have fewer pregnancies over their lifetime. Click here to read more about how reducing childhood mortality slows population growth Family planning success stories A Fine Balance Cultivating smaller families and healthier farms in Ecuador's highlands Family Planning Yields Results in Ecuador Pioneering Program Combines Family Planning With Community Assistance Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use