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ABOUT US
WHAT PEOPLE
SAY ABOUT US.
Kelly
Clean, comfortable and professional.
Marlon
Family Planning has great services for the family...
Mechelee
Fantastic Service and lots of Compassion!
History
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The Barbados Family Planning Association [BFPA], was established in May 1954 and Incorporated by an Act of Parliament in June 1967. The Association via a Human and Sexual rights approach provides Sexual and Reproductive Health information, clinical services, education, training, community outreach and research.
The BFPA has always focused on the most vulnerable whether it was women and their rights such as access to Sexual and Reproductive Health services; or the poor, disempowered and vulnerable whose rights to access have always been easy to infringe. And thirdly to provide essential services to key populations such as Youth, Sex workers, Lesbian Gays Bi-Sexual and Transgender Communities. Our clinic welcomes people from all walks-of-life. Our welcoming staff operate under a policy of non-discrimination and confidentiality is one of the essential core values
We also run a plethora of successful information, outreach and development programmes. These programmes are all part of our educational drive and allow us to reach a greater volume of people, to promote safe sexual practices and the social and political issues around Sexuality and Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Vision
A community where everyone has access to the highest, quality sexual and reproductive health, information, education and services.
Mission
To Serve and Empower People with their Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights.
Defining Charateristics
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Governed by an elected Board of Directors
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65 Years of Uninterrupted, Accountable and Transparent Governance
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Internationally accredited and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation
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50% Board Female Governed
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20% Youth Led
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62 Active Volunteer Members in 2018
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20 Advocates Mobilized in 2018
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18 full-time Committed Staff
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64 Years of Timely Financial Audits
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65 years of Partnership with Successive Governments
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65 years of Evidence-Based Advocacy and Programme Implementation
Core Values
Compassion
Empathy and harmony with clients and colleagues.
Confidentiality
Treat all staff and client matters, with the utmost discretion and confidence.
Inclusivity
Everyone is welcomed at the BFPA, irrespective of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or other differences.
Empowerment
The BFPA seeks to empower others to make the best possible choices in relation to their Sexual and Reproductive Health; social and welfare issues.
Excellence
Operate with a high level of efficiency, professionalism within and outside of the workplace, to achieve targeted results while maintaining the highest quality service provision
Value
All staff members are recognized as being an intricate, valued and respected part of the Association.
Teamwork
Commitment to common goals based on open and honest communication while showing concern and support for each other.
Service Integrity
Stand by our word of commitment to listen, understand and deliver the outcomes desired by those we serve and take responsibility for our action
