3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS Anne Hale Johnson Sarah G. Epstein

Henry W. Foster, Jr., MD
Maryland District of Columbia PAT H F I N D E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L
Chair of the Board Edward M. Kaplan Cynthia A. Fields

Pathways
Tennessee Tennessee New York
Peru Introduces Postabortion Care to Angola Susan S. Swift, DPA
Vice Chair, Florida
Rajen A. Kilachand
India
Mary B. Hewlett
Massachusetts
Trainings in Luanda mark a first step toward a national Julia G. Kahrl, PhD
Secretary, Maine
Kathryn H. Lansing
Illinois
Benjamin R. Kahrl
Massachusetts
postabortion care system James M. Schwartz Elisabeth L. Lyon Susan C. Kirk
Treasurer,Massachusetts Oregon Colorado
Pathfinder staff from the Peru country via traditional medicine. This puts postabortion care services throughout A P U B L I C AT I O N O F PAT H F I N D E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L
Deborah Prothrow-Stith, Mary D. Lindsay
office traveled to Angola this past women’s lives at risk, and is a major the country. Already, Dr. Adelaida DIRECTORS MD New York
July to assist with the beginnings of factor in the country’s maternal Carballo, the National Director of Sharon W. Allison Massachusetts
NOVEMBER : 2 0 06
postabortion care work in the country.
During the visit, the Peruvian staff
mortality rate, which, at 1,700
deaths per 100,000 live births, is one
Public Health, has pledged government
support to expand the Cajueiros
Texas
Richard L. Berkowitz, MD
Nafis Sadik, MD
New York
Florence W. Manguyu,
MD
Kenya
Pathfinder’s Advocacy Work
trained more than sixty Angolan of the highest in the world. Currently, initiative as a means of creating a New York
Cornelia L. Cook
Philip Y. Shen, PhD
Florida
Prakash Shah
India
with Religious Leaders

Courtesy of TAHSEEN
doctors and midwives in life-saving most public health facilities in Angola national postabortion care program.
Massachusetts Throughout the world, religious leaders are looked to for guidance and advice on all aspects

postabortion care services, and donated
critical postabortion care equipment to
the Cajueiros Hospital in Cazenga, a
neighborhood of Luanda - the capital
city - with particularly limited access to
are ill-equipped to provide life-saving
care to the victims of these unsafe
procedures.
Thanks to this recent Pathfinder
visit, Cajueiros Hospital is now home
Jennifer Wilder
Since 1996, Pathfinder/Peru has Kathryn Ketcham Strong Normand F. Smith, III, Esq.
Patricia J. Cooper Washington Massachusetts of life. But in areas overwhelmed by hunger, poverty, and disease, religious leaders need more
worked with the Peruvian Ministry Colorado
of Health to implement, expand, Alfred W. Tate Paul H. Todd, Jr.
Andrew L. Frey Virginia Michigan
information to help their followers make informed choices about their reproductive health.
institutionalize and scale-up postabor- New York
tion care services in Peru. As part of Manuel Urbina Fuentes, Joseph C. Wheeler In our nearly 50+ years of leaders – and the tremendous preference for early marriage.

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Walter J. Gamble, MD MD, MPH Massachusetts operation, Pathfinder has accomplishments we’ve seen in Due to these statistics, this is a
modern health care. to a trained staff and state-of-the art an ongoing collaboration, Peru will Massachusetts Mexico More than 50% of
In Angola, where abortion is postabortion care resources, and will continue to offer logistical support to all child deaths occur helped families in developing just a short time: priority region for Pathfinder,
highly restricted, abortion procedures be used as a successful model to Angola as its national program begins
Susan M. George, MD
California EMERITUS DIRECTORS DID YOU in just six countries: countries become more eco- Nigeria: Creation of an
but these traditional communi-
frequently take place in homes, often encourage the expansion of quality to unfold. Jane L. Havemeyer
New York
J. Bayard Boyle, Jr.
Tennessee KNOW China, the Democratic
Republic of the Congo,
Ethiopia, India, Nigeria
nomically secure, healthier and
in control of their futures by
Islamic Reproductive
Health Handbook
ties are wary of outside influ-
ence, especially in the sensitive
Denise E. Holmes, JD, James R. Epstein giving women control over their In Northern Nigeria, Islamic area of family planning.
and Pakistan.
3 RECENT PATHFINDER AWARDS

Pathfinder relies on the
generous support of sever-
al foundations in order to
conduct its many success-
ful programs. In the past
0 few months, Pathfinder
has been honored with the
to funding a second
phase of the Sustainable
Maternal Health Care
Behavior Improvement
Initiative in Communities
of Nigeria project.
India (PRACHAR) project, MPH Maryland Pathfinder has helped reproductive lives. Faith-based Shari’a law governs life. The To earn the trust of these
Source: WHO, World Health
and Phase III of the Maryland Report, 2005 families in developing organizations and religious lead- region is challenged with fertili- communities, Pathfinder works
Development of Private countries become ers have helped us reach families ty rates as high as 7 births per directly with Imams and the
Sector Family Planning in some of the most geographi- woman, 1 infant mortality rates Ulama, a network of Islamic
more economically
Service Delivery in
NOVEMBER : 2006 A P U B L I C AT I O N O F PAT H F I N D E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L cally and culturally isolated as high as 125 per leaders. At the request of com-
Northern Nigeria. secure, healthier and
places in the world. 1,000 live births, 2 munity leaders, Pathfinder
in control of their

following grant awards:
5 FOUNDATION awarded
THE ERIK E. AND EDITH H.
BERGSTROM FOUNDATION
provided renewed funding
for postabortion care work
through the ESAR project
in Latin America.
THE FORD FOUNDATION
is continuing its support
of the Promoting Safe
Motherhood in Nigeria
project.
THE JOHN D. AND
CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR
FOUNDATION committed
THE MCKNIGHT
Pathfinder a grant
in support of savings
and loans programs for
HIV/AIDS support groups
and women’s groups in
Tanzania.
THE DAVID AND LUCILE
PACKARD FOUNDATION
showed its support by pro-
viding continued funding
for the Empowerment of
Ethiopian Women project,
Phase II of the Promoting
Change in Reproductive
Health Behavior in Bihar,
Richard Lord
IN VIETNAM, Pathfinder Here are a few recent exam- use of modern con- worked with the Ulama to find
futures by giving
will enter a second phase ples of the types of projects traceptives as low as a way to involve them in repro-
of a project that aims to women control over we’ve been working on in 3 percent, 3 and ductive health and family plan-
improve the quality of Leaders (cover article) their reproductive conjunction with religious socio-cultural ning issues in their community.
reproductive health edu- Pathfinder’s Advocacy Advocacy Work with Religious lives. Faith-based
cation for medical school and Public Affairs pro- Pathfinder International’s (continued on page 3)
students, thanks to the organizations and
gram.
support of an anonymous religious leaders
donor. In addition to the above have helped us reach
mentioned program
ANOTHER ANONYMOUS families in some of the
funding, Pathfinder is
DONOR GRANTED FUND- honored to have received most geographically
ING for reproductive unrestricted operating and culturally isolated
health projects in India, support from the places in the world.
Uganda, and Angola. Both JAMES R. DOUGHERTY, JR.
The Wallace Global Fund FOUNDATION, THE GEORGE
and an anonymous donor FREDERICK JEWETT
pledged to support FOUNDATION, AND UPS.

Pathways
Courtesy of TAHSEEN
Editor: Michelle Badash
Contributors:
Mary Burket
Cara Hesse 5 Pathfinder Awards
New foundation funding for
4 Advocacy News
News about recent family
• Donor profile – page 2

Tom Smith • News of Tax-Free Rollover – page 2

reproductive health projects planning initiatives in Congress

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Christina Stellini in India, Uganda, Angola, • Advocacy Work with Religious
Alyssa Vangeli Boston, MA
and others. Leaders continued on page 3
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Buried Treasure: News Work with Religious Leaders (cont. from pg. 1) Koran that advises women to breastfeed
3 DEAR PATHFINDERS,
of Tax-Free Rollover 3 DONOR PROFILE: WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL for two years. The religious leaders’ support
childbearing, and female genital cutting, the has been invaluable in assuring rural Because of the political environment reproductive health services. The and girls, as well as issues that lead
Tucked away in the Pension Development of unique handbook
benefits of breastfeeding, antenatal, postna- communities that Pathfinder’s approach to in the U.S., we sometimes feel as funds would be used to support to gender disparity, in developing
Protection Act of 2006 is a The Ulama conducted an exhaustive search
provision that many donors have
Massachusetts Students Hold Bake Sale for Pathfinder of Islamic writings, including the Koran, tal, and postabortion care, and the preven- family planning and reproductive health is though we’ve had nothing but bad voluntary family planning, contra- countries that receive HIV/AIDS
tion of sexually transmitted infections. consistent with their religious beliefs. news to share with you. In stark con- ceptive procurement, logistical sup- funding from the U.S.
been advocating for years – the “Buy a cookie! It’s for international reproductive healthcare!” Not a typical to develop Reproductive Health Issues in
Pathfinder research showed that Through focus group discussions, trast to the progressive legislation and port, education, training, and distri-
opportunity to make a tax-free rallying cry for a high school, but that’s what students heard this past spring as Nigeria: The Islamic Perspectives. This hand- These bills have given advocates –
untrained religious leaders either misunder- Pathfinder found that both men and bipartisan support we initially saw bution in developing countries.
rollover of funds from their IRA they walked the halls at Winchester High School in Winchester, Massachusetts. book outlines modern family planning and like the 500+ Pathfinder staff world-
stood birth spacing, or considered it unac- women in Egypt believe that it is a man’s when the U.S. began supporting inter-
accounts to their favorite charities. reproductive health practices (such as child • The International Child Marriage wide — great hope. We support and
A small group of students from the school’s ceptable in their religion. They believed right to control his wife. Some men even national family planning programs in
You wouldn’t expect such an spacing by using contraceptive pills or Prevention and Assistance Act of applaud these legislative efforts, and
opportunity to appear in a pension Democratic Political Club had decided on that their role in promoting birth spacing quoted the Koran to support the view. the mid-1960s, the trend in recent
condoms, postabortion care, and harmful 2006 (S. 3651), sponsored by Senator
Pathfinder worked with Muslim and we’ll keep you posted as these bills
reform bill, but there it is. their own to hold a bake sale to raise money traditional practices), and gives the Islamic should be limited, and some felt that men years has been increasingly restrictive. Dick Durbin (D-IL), focuses much-
for Pathfinder. “It’s great because Pathfinder should make all family planning decisions Christian leaders, and an expert on Shari’a make their way through the legislative
view on each of the modern teachings. In previous newsletters, we’ve talked needed attention on child marriage
This new provision in the law will
allows even small groups to work with them to because they believed that women were not Law from Al Azhar University to develop process.
expire at the end of 2007,
The Ulama found support for most about the global gag rule, the anti- – marriage under the age of 18 –
have an impact,” said member Tim Straub. capable of learning about it on their own. Women and Religion, a booklet outlining
and only allows direct rollovers modern teachings, although there were prostitution loyalty oath, and the push and requires the U.S. government to Sincerely,
up to $100,000 in any one year.
The club’s treasurer Brendan Vogt agreed, some reservations. For example, the hand- in Congress for increased abstinence- develop a comprehensive strategy Cara Hesse
The donor must be at least 70.5 saying “The enthusiasm and awareness book states, “Public promoting of condom only programs overseas. With the one to address child marriage in its for- Director of Advocacy
Pathfinder has for people who want to work use is not acceptable. It poses a detriment After a series of seven Pathfinder bright exception of Pathfinder’s legal and Public Affairs
years of age at the time of the eign aid package. This bill also
transfer to qualify. And only with them really encourages youth interest and to abstinence as a major Islamic way to seminars, most clergy came to sup- victory a few months ago (see our authorizes funding to support
outright gifts are allowed – gifts involvement.” Katie Van Adzin and Alexandra Bolles (front row, prevent sexually transmitted infections port birth spacing and can now cite June, 2006 issue of Pathways), the community-based organizations
to fund a charitable gift annuity, Both students are seniors at Winchester first and second from right) with the Winchester and HIV/AIDS.” The handbook supports passages of scripture in support of it. public policy news from our office
High School Democratic Club abroad that promote and support
charitable remainder trust, High, and have been members of the club postabortion care, but accepts abortion has generally been pretty grim.
   girls’ education, health care, and
donor-advised fund, or supporting since its inception in the fall of 2005, when only in extreme cases. That’s why I’m happy to report
Tell us about your club. The Democratic economic opportunities as a
organization don’t qualify. it was founded by Katie Van Adzin and The document, a first of its kind, was some good news about a few new
Political Club was founded last year by strategy to fight child marriage.
Alexandra Bolles. Veronica Natale, who initi- introduced in June 2005 by Nigeria’s initiatives that have recently surfaced
Who can benefit? ated the connection to Pathfinder, shared the Alexandra Bolles and me, with the help of Training results in expanded • Another great example is
Minister of Health at a meeting of over 100 in Congress.
 Donors who don’t itemize hope of all the students that they could forge faculty advisor Lorin Maloney. We started religious leaders. It has received endorse- role for clergy women’s rights, ways to reduce gender-
based violence, and promote healthy com- Legislators who have been consis-
Congresswoman Barbara
can now avoid tax on with- an ongoing partnership with Pathfinder. “It the club because we wanted to provide a link ment by the Supreme Council After a series of seven Pathfinder seminars, Lee’s (D-9th/CA) bill that
0 drawals from their IRA which to other students to learn about politics. We most clergy came to support birth spacing munication between spouses. The booklet tently supporting a comprehensive 0
would be great to start a productive relation- for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria. Because seeks to eliminate the
are transferred directly to focus primarily, but not exclusively, on issues and can now cite passages of scripture in was finalized at the end of 2005 and will be approach to family planning are now
ship with Pathfinder, because it would give Pathfinder played the role of facilitator and requirement mandating
Pathfinder International. that are of interest to Democrats. There are support of it. They are likely to support used by religious leaders and community leading significant efforts to protect
2 us a chance to help such a great cause.” not writer, the Ulama assumed ownership that a certain percent- 4
outreach leaders to counsel their clients. international family planning pro-
 Donors who have large Pathfinder spoke with Katie Van Adzin about 15 regular members, and we meet every of the document, which directly affected its men’s positive involvement in family
grams. In addition, they’re addressing
age of HIV/AIDS
carry-forwards of unused about the Democratic Club’s efforts to help other week. acceptance in the north. planning, but now recognize that women This article was adapted from a recent prevention funds go
charitable deductions can are capable of learning about reproductive social issues, such as early marriage,
Pathfinder. How much money did you raise at the Pathfinder publication, “Advancing to abstinence-until-
make additional IRA transfers Education of Christian and health and making decisions about family that endanger the health and well-
How did you become interested in bake sale? We raised $163.00, and donated Muslim Leaders in Egypt Reproductive Health and Family Planning marriage programs.
without affecting their other planning in conjunction with their part- being of young girls. What’s remark-
the work of Pathfinder International? it all to Pathfinder. Like northern Nigeria, Upper Egypt is through Religious Leaders and Faith-Based This bill, called the
charitable deductions. ners. Leaders have come to accept that they Organizations.”
able about these efforts is the range
a rural area with strong religious beliefs. Protection Against
One of our members, Veronica Natale, knew
 Donors who live in states Pathfinder through her cousin, who works
How would you and your members like to
be involved with Pathfinder in the future? Upper Egypt however, is home to Coptic
can and should play a role in educating
their congregations about healthy practices.
If you would like a copy of this and scope of issues that they address.
Transmission of HIV
which don’t allow charitable publication, please email your request to Here are some of the ones for Women and
deductions on their state there. When we decided to have a fundraiser, Our members are interested in being involved Christians as well as Muslims. As part of As part of their training, these leaders we’re watching:
the TAHSEEN project, Pathfinder has tech-comm@pathfind.org, or call Lauren Youth (PATHWAY)Act
income tax returns. we reviewed Pathfinder, as well as several other with Pathfinder and similar organizations. learned how to best communicate with • Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s
helped educate 254 male and 24 female Dunnington at 617-924-7200. (H.R. 5674) also
organizations. We selected Pathfinder because Whether through fundraising projects, volun- youth, men, and newlyweds. They spread
 Donors who are looking for a it was local, and we felt that their issues were teering, or internships, we are looking for ways Christian and Muslim religious leaders Pathfinder’s message to their followers 1 National Population Commission (NPC) [Nigeria] and ORC
(D-4th/MN) bill - called the “Focus addresses the spe-
way to satisfy their minimum Macro. 2004. Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2003. on Family Health Worldwide Act cific needs and
distribution requirements. very important. We also chose Pathfinder to have an impact on issues (like reproductive (including the wives of some clergy), about through counseling, sermons, and public Calverton, Maryland: National Population Commission and
(H.R. 4188)” - aims to double the vulnerabilities
because we wanted to help make a difference. healthcare) that are going to continue to be family planning methods, birth spacing, the meetings, bolstering their lessons with vers- ORC Macro., 54
2 National Population Commission, 110 amount of current U.S. funding for of women
Time is short in the remainder of hugely important throughout our lives. risks associated with early marriage, early es from scripture, including a verse in the 3 National Population Commission, 68
international family planning and
2006 to take advantage of this

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new provision. For detailed instruc-
tions on how to take advantage
of this opportunity, contact your Quick Facts About Nigeria
tax advisor or:
Location: Western Africa, bordering
Ethnic Groups: Nigeria, Africa’s most
DID YOU
Samantha Morrison
Director of Development
the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin
and Cameroon
populous country, is composed of
more than 250 ethnic groups; the
KNOW
Pathfinder International

Size: slightly more than twice the following are the most populous and
9 Galen Street, Suite 217 NIGERIA
size of California politically influential: Hausa and Fulani World population growth will continue.
Watertown, MA 02472.
Phone: 617-924-7200
Population: 131,859,731 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw World population has reached 6.6 billion
10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5% in 2006, up from 6 billion in 1999, and

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Population Growth Rate: 2.38%

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Religions: Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, is heading toward 8 billion by 2025.
(2006 est.)
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Buried Treasure: News Work with Religious Leaders (cont. from pg. 1) Koran that advises women to breastfeed
3 DEAR PATHFINDERS,
of Tax-Free Rollover 3 DONOR PROFILE: WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL for two years. The religious leaders’ support
childbearing, and female genital cutting, the has been invaluable in assuring rural Because of the political environment reproductive health services. The and girls, as well as issues that lead
Tucked away in the Pension Development of unique handbook
benefits of breastfeeding, antenatal, postna- communities that Pathfinder’s approach to in the U.S., we sometimes feel as funds would be used to support to gender disparity, in developing
Protection Act of 2006 is a The Ulama conducted an exhaustive search
provision that many donors have
Massachusetts Students Hold Bake Sale for Pathfinder of Islamic writings, including the Koran, tal, and postabortion care, and the preven- family planning and reproductive health is though we’ve had nothing but bad voluntary family planning, contra- countries that receive HIV/AIDS
tion of sexually transmitted infections. consistent with their religious beliefs. news to share with you. In stark con- ceptive procurement, logistical sup- funding from the U.S.
been advocating for years – the “Buy a cookie! It’s for international reproductive healthcare!” Not a typical to develop Reproductive Health Issues in
Pathfinder research showed that Through focus group discussions, trast to the progressive legislation and port, education, training, and distri-
opportunity to make a tax-free rallying cry for a high school, but that’s what students heard this past spring as Nigeria: The Islamic Perspectives. This hand- These bills have given advocates –
untrained religious leaders either misunder- Pathfinder found that both men and bipartisan support we initially saw bution in developing countries.
rollover of funds from their IRA they walked the halls at Winchester High School in Winchester, Massachusetts. book outlines modern family planning and like the 500+ Pathfinder staff world-
stood birth spacing, or considered it unac- women in Egypt believe that it is a man’s when the U.S. began supporting inter-
accounts to their favorite charities. reproductive health practices (such as child • The International Child Marriage wide — great hope. We support and
A small group of students from the school’s ceptable in their religion. They believed right to control his wife. Some men even national family planning programs in
You wouldn’t expect such an spacing by using contraceptive pills or Prevention and Assistance Act of applaud these legislative efforts, and
opportunity to appear in a pension Democratic Political Club had decided on that their role in promoting birth spacing quoted the Koran to support the view. the mid-1960s, the trend in recent
condoms, postabortion care, and harmful 2006 (S. 3651), sponsored by Senator
Pathfinder worked with Muslim and we’ll keep you posted as these bills
reform bill, but there it is. their own to hold a bake sale to raise money traditional practices), and gives the Islamic should be limited, and some felt that men years has been increasingly restrictive. Dick Durbin (D-IL), focuses much-
for Pathfinder. “It’s great because Pathfinder should make all family planning decisions Christian leaders, and an expert on Shari’a make their way through the legislative
view on each of the modern teachings. In previous newsletters, we’ve talked needed attention on child marriage
This new provision in the law will
allows even small groups to work with them to because they believed that women were not Law from Al Azhar University to develop process.
expire at the end of 2007,
The Ulama found support for most about the global gag rule, the anti- – marriage under the age of 18 –
have an impact,” said member Tim Straub. capable of learning about it on their own. Women and Religion, a booklet outlining
and only allows direct rollovers modern teachings, although there were prostitution loyalty oath, and the push and requires the U.S. government to Sincerely,
up to $100,000 in any one year.
The club’s treasurer Brendan Vogt agreed, some reservations. For example, the hand- in Congress for increased abstinence- develop a comprehensive strategy Cara Hesse
The donor must be at least 70.5 saying “The enthusiasm and awareness book states, “Public promoting of condom only programs overseas. With the one to address child marriage in its for- Director of Advocacy
Pathfinder has for people who want to work use is not acceptable. It poses a detriment After a series of seven Pathfinder bright exception of Pathfinder’s legal and Public Affairs
years of age at the time of the eign aid package. This bill also
transfer to qualify. And only with them really encourages youth interest and to abstinence as a major Islamic way to seminars, most clergy came to sup- victory a few months ago (see our authorizes funding to support
outright gifts are allowed – gifts involvement.” Katie Van Adzin and Alexandra Bolles (front row, prevent sexually transmitted infections port birth spacing and can now cite June, 2006 issue of Pathways), the community-based organizations
to fund a charitable gift annuity, Both students are seniors at Winchester first and second from right) with the Winchester and HIV/AIDS.” The handbook supports passages of scripture in support of it. public policy news from our office
High School Democratic Club abroad that promote and support
charitable remainder trust, High, and have been members of the club postabortion care, but accepts abortion has generally been pretty grim.
   girls’ education, health care, and
donor-advised fund, or supporting since its inception in the fall of 2005, when only in extreme cases. That’s why I’m happy to report
Tell us about your club. The Democratic economic opportunities as a
organization don’t qualify. it was founded by Katie Van Adzin and The document, a first of its kind, was some good news about a few new
Political Club was founded last year by strategy to fight child marriage.
Alexandra Bolles. Veronica Natale, who initi- introduced in June 2005 by Nigeria’s initiatives that have recently surfaced
Who can benefit? ated the connection to Pathfinder, shared the Alexandra Bolles and me, with the help of Training results in expanded • Another great example is
Minister of Health at a meeting of over 100 in Congress.
 Donors who don’t itemize hope of all the students that they could forge faculty advisor Lorin Maloney. We started religious leaders. It has received endorse- role for clergy women’s rights, ways to reduce gender-
based violence, and promote healthy com- Legislators who have been consis-
Congresswoman Barbara
can now avoid tax on with- an ongoing partnership with Pathfinder. “It the club because we wanted to provide a link ment by the Supreme Council After a series of seven Pathfinder seminars, Lee’s (D-9th/CA) bill that
0 drawals from their IRA which to other students to learn about politics. We most clergy came to support birth spacing munication between spouses. The booklet tently supporting a comprehensive 0
would be great to start a productive relation- for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria. Because seeks to eliminate the
are transferred directly to focus primarily, but not exclusively, on issues and can now cite passages of scripture in was finalized at the end of 2005 and will be approach to family planning are now
ship with Pathfinder, because it would give Pathfinder played the role of facilitator and requirement mandating
Pathfinder International. that are of interest to Democrats. There are support of it. They are likely to support used by religious leaders and community leading significant efforts to protect
2 us a chance to help such a great cause.” not writer, the Ulama assumed ownership that a certain percent- 4
outreach leaders to counsel their clients. international family planning pro-
 Donors who have large Pathfinder spoke with Katie Van Adzin about 15 regular members, and we meet every of the document, which directly affected its men’s positive involvement in family
grams. In addition, they’re addressing
age of HIV/AIDS
carry-forwards of unused about the Democratic Club’s efforts to help other week. acceptance in the north. planning, but now recognize that women This article was adapted from a recent prevention funds go
charitable deductions can are capable of learning about reproductive social issues, such as early marriage,
Pathfinder. How much money did you raise at the Pathfinder publication, “Advancing to abstinence-until-
make additional IRA transfers Education of Christian and health and making decisions about family that endanger the health and well-
How did you become interested in bake sale? We raised $163.00, and donated Muslim Leaders in Egypt Reproductive Health and Family Planning marriage programs.
without affecting their other planning in conjunction with their part- being of young girls. What’s remark-
the work of Pathfinder International? it all to Pathfinder. Like northern Nigeria, Upper Egypt is through Religious Leaders and Faith-Based This bill, called the
charitable deductions. ners. Leaders have come to accept that they Organizations.”
able about these efforts is the range
a rural area with strong religious beliefs. Protection Against
One of our members, Veronica Natale, knew
 Donors who live in states Pathfinder through her cousin, who works
How would you and your members like to
be involved with Pathfinder in the future? Upper Egypt however, is home to Coptic
can and should play a role in educating
their congregations about healthy practices.
If you would like a copy of this and scope of issues that they address.
Transmission of HIV
which don’t allow charitable publication, please email your request to Here are some of the ones for Women and
deductions on their state there. When we decided to have a fundraiser, Our members are interested in being involved Christians as well as Muslims. As part of As part of their training, these leaders we’re watching:
the TAHSEEN project, Pathfinder has tech-comm@pathfind.org, or call Lauren Youth (PATHWAY)Act
income tax returns. we reviewed Pathfinder, as well as several other with Pathfinder and similar organizations. learned how to best communicate with • Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s
helped educate 254 male and 24 female Dunnington at 617-924-7200. (H.R. 5674) also
organizations. We selected Pathfinder because Whether through fundraising projects, volun- youth, men, and newlyweds. They spread
 Donors who are looking for a it was local, and we felt that their issues were teering, or internships, we are looking for ways Christian and Muslim religious leaders Pathfinder’s message to their followers 1 National Population Commission (NPC) [Nigeria] and ORC
(D-4th/MN) bill - called the “Focus addresses the spe-
way to satisfy their minimum Macro. 2004. Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2003. on Family Health Worldwide Act cific needs and
distribution requirements. very important. We also chose Pathfinder to have an impact on issues (like reproductive (including the wives of some clergy), about through counseling, sermons, and public Calverton, Maryland: National Population Commission and
(H.R. 4188)” - aims to double the vulnerabilities
because we wanted to help make a difference. healthcare) that are going to continue to be family planning methods, birth spacing, the meetings, bolstering their lessons with vers- ORC Macro., 54
2 National Population Commission, 110 amount of current U.S. funding for of women
Time is short in the remainder of hugely important throughout our lives. risks associated with early marriage, early es from scripture, including a verse in the 3 National Population Commission, 68
international family planning and
2006 to take advantage of this

?
new provision. For detailed instruc-
tions on how to take advantage
of this opportunity, contact your Quick Facts About Nigeria
tax advisor or:
Location: Western Africa, bordering
Ethnic Groups: Nigeria, Africa’s most
DID YOU
Samantha Morrison
Director of Development
the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin
and Cameroon
populous country, is composed of
more than 250 ethnic groups; the
KNOW
Pathfinder International

Size: slightly more than twice the following are the most populous and
9 Galen Street, Suite 217 NIGERIA
size of California politically influential: Hausa and Fulani World population growth will continue.
Watertown, MA 02472.
Phone: 617-924-7200
Population: 131,859,731 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw World population has reached 6.6 billion
10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5% in 2006, up from 6 billion in 1999, and

pia
Email: smorrison@pathfind.org
Population Growth Rate: 2.38%

Ethio

Religions: Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, is heading toward 8 billion by 2025.
(2006 est.)
Ninety-nine percent of that growth

finder
indigenous beliefs 10%
f
Life Expectancy at Birth: total popula- will be in developing countries.
Jennifer Wilder

f Path
tion: 47.08 years Source: CIA World Factbook
Source: Population Reference Bureau, 2006 World

esy o

Total Fertility Rate: 5.49 children Population Data Sheet

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born/woman (2006 est.)
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Buried Treasure: News Work with Religious Leaders (cont. from pg. 1) Koran that advises women to breastfeed
3 DEAR PATHFINDERS,
of Tax-Free Rollover 3 DONOR PROFILE: WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL for two years. The religious leaders’ support
childbearing, and female genital cutting, the has been invaluable in assuring rural Because of the political environment reproductive health services. The and girls, as well as issues that lead
Tucked away in the Pension Development of unique handbook
benefits of breastfeeding, antenatal, postna- communities that Pathfinder’s approach to in the U.S., we sometimes feel as funds would be used to support to gender disparity, in developing
Protection Act of 2006 is a The Ulama conducted an exhaustive search
provision that many donors have
Massachusetts Students Hold Bake Sale for Pathfinder of Islamic writings, including the Koran, tal, and postabortion care, and the preven- family planning and reproductive health is though we’ve had nothing but bad voluntary family planning, contra- countries that receive HIV/AIDS
tion of sexually transmitted infections. consistent with their religious beliefs. news to share with you. In stark con- ceptive procurement, logistical sup- funding from the U.S.
been advocating for years – the “Buy a cookie! It’s for international reproductive healthcare!” Not a typical to develop Reproductive Health Issues in
Pathfinder research showed that Through focus group discussions, trast to the progressive legislation and port, education, training, and distri-
opportunity to make a tax-free rallying cry for a high school, but that’s what students heard this past spring as Nigeria: The Islamic Perspectives. This hand- These bills have given advocates –
untrained religious leaders either misunder- Pathfinder found that both men and bipartisan support we initially saw bution in developing countries.
rollover of funds from their IRA they walked the halls at Winchester High School in Winchester, Massachusetts. book outlines modern family planning and like the 500+ Pathfinder staff world-
stood birth spacing, or considered it unac- women in Egypt believe that it is a man’s when the U.S. began supporting inter-
accounts to their favorite charities. reproductive health practices (such as child • The International Child Marriage wide — great hope. We support and
A small group of students from the school’s ceptable in their religion. They believed right to control his wife. Some men even national family planning programs in
You wouldn’t expect such an spacing by using contraceptive pills or Prevention and Assistance Act of applaud these legislative efforts, and
opportunity to appear in a pension Democratic Political Club had decided on that their role in promoting birth spacing quoted the Koran to support the view. the mid-1960s, the trend in recent
condoms, postabortion care, and harmful 2006 (S. 3651), sponsored by Senator
Pathfinder worked with Muslim and we’ll keep you posted as these bills
reform bill, but there it is. their own to hold a bake sale to raise money traditional practices), and gives the Islamic should be limited, and some felt that men years has been increasingly restrictive. Dick Durbin (D-IL), focuses much-
for Pathfinder. “It’s great because Pathfinder should make all family planning decisions Christian leaders, and an expert on Shari’a make their way through the legislative
view on each of the modern teachings. In previous newsletters, we’ve talked needed attention on child marriage
This new provision in the law will
allows even small groups to work with them to because they believed that women were not Law from Al Azhar University to develop process.
expire at the end of 2007,
The Ulama found support for most about the global gag rule, the anti- – marriage under the age of 18 –
have an impact,” said member Tim Straub. capable of learning about it on their own. Women and Religion, a booklet outlining
and only allows direct rollovers modern teachings, although there were prostitution loyalty oath, and the push and requires the U.S. government to Sincerely,
up to $100,000 in any one year.
The club’s treasurer Brendan Vogt agreed, some reservations. For example, the hand- in Congress for increased abstinence- develop a comprehensive strategy Cara Hesse
The donor must be at least 70.5 saying “The enthusiasm and awareness book states, “Public promoting of condom only programs overseas. With the one to address child marriage in its for- Director of Advocacy
Pathfinder has for people who want to work use is not acceptable. It poses a detriment After a series of seven Pathfinder bright exception of Pathfinder’s legal and Public Affairs
years of age at the time of the eign aid package. This bill also
transfer to qualify. And only with them really encourages youth interest and to abstinence as a major Islamic way to seminars, most clergy came to sup- victory a few months ago (see our authorizes funding to support
outright gifts are allowed – gifts involvement.” Katie Van Adzin and Alexandra Bolles (front row, prevent sexually transmitted infections port birth spacing and can now cite June, 2006 issue of Pathways), the community-based organizations
to fund a charitable gift annuity, Both students are seniors at Winchester first and second from right) with the Winchester and HIV/AIDS.” The handbook supports passages of scripture in support of it. public policy news from our office
High School Democratic Club abroad that promote and support
charitable remainder trust, High, and have been members of the club postabortion care, but accepts abortion has generally been pretty grim.
   girls’ education, health care, and
donor-advised fund, or supporting since its inception in the fall of 2005, when only in extreme cases. That’s why I’m happy to report
Tell us about your club. The Democratic economic opportunities as a
organization don’t qualify. it was founded by Katie Van Adzin and The document, a first of its kind, was some good news about a few new
Political Club was founded last year by strategy to fight child marriage.
Alexandra Bolles. Veronica Natale, who initi- introduced in June 2005 by Nigeria’s initiatives that have recently surfaced
Who can benefit? ated the connection to Pathfinder, shared the Alexandra Bolles and me, with the help of Training results in expanded • Another great example is
Minister of Health at a meeting of over 100 in Congress.
 Donors who don’t itemize hope of all the students that they could forge faculty advisor Lorin Maloney. We started religious leaders. It has received endorse- role for clergy women’s rights, ways to reduce gender-
based violence, and promote healthy com- Legislators who have been consis-
Congresswoman Barbara
can now avoid tax on with- an ongoing partnership with Pathfinder. “It the club because we wanted to provide a link ment by the Supreme Council After a series of seven Pathfinder seminars, Lee’s (D-9th/CA) bill that
0 drawals from their IRA which to other students to learn about politics. We most clergy came to support birth spacing munication between spouses. The booklet tently supporting a comprehensive 0
would be great to start a productive relation- for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria. Because seeks to eliminate the
are transferred directly to focus primarily, but not exclusively, on issues and can now cite passages of scripture in was finalized at the end of 2005 and will be approach to family planning are now
ship with Pathfinder, because it would give Pathfinder played the role of facilitator and requirement mandating
Pathfinder International. that are of interest to Democrats. There are support of it. They are likely to support used by religious leaders and community leading significant efforts to protect
2 us a chance to help such a great cause.” not writer, the Ulama assumed ownership that a certain percent- 4
outreach leaders to counsel their clients. international family planning pro-
 Donors who have large Pathfinder spoke with Katie Van Adzin about 15 regular members, and we meet every of the document, which directly affected its men’s positive involvement in family
grams. In addition, they’re addressing
age of HIV/AIDS
carry-forwards of unused about the Democratic Club’s efforts to help other week. acceptance in the north. planning, but now recognize that women This article was adapted from a recent prevention funds go
charitable deductions can are capable of learning about reproductive social issues, such as early marriage,
Pathfinder. How much money did you raise at the Pathfinder publication, “Advancing to abstinence-until-
make additional IRA transfers Education of Christian and health and making decisions about family that endanger the health and well-
How did you become interested in bake sale? We raised $163.00, and donated Muslim Leaders in Egypt Reproductive Health and Family Planning marriage programs.
without affecting their other planning in conjunction with their part- being of young girls. What’s remark-
the work of Pathfinder International? it all to Pathfinder. Like northern Nigeria, Upper Egypt is through Religious Leaders and Faith-Based This bill, called the
charitable deductions. ners. Leaders have come to accept that they Organizations.”
able about these efforts is the range
a rural area with strong religious beliefs. Protection Against
One of our members, Veronica Natale, knew
 Donors who live in states Pathfinder through her cousin, who works
How would you and your members like to
be involved with Pathfinder in the future? Upper Egypt however, is home to Coptic
can and should play a role in educating
their congregations about healthy practices.
If you would like a copy of this and scope of issues that they address.
Transmission of HIV
which don’t allow charitable publication, please email your request to Here are some of the ones for Women and
deductions on their state there. When we decided to have a fundraiser, Our members are interested in being involved Christians as well as Muslims. As part of As part of their training, these leaders we’re watching:
the TAHSEEN project, Pathfinder has tech-comm@pathfind.org, or call Lauren Youth (PATHWAY)Act
income tax returns. we reviewed Pathfinder, as well as several other with Pathfinder and similar organizations. learned how to best communicate with • Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s
helped educate 254 male and 24 female Dunnington at 617-924-7200. (H.R. 5674) also
organizations. We selected Pathfinder because Whether through fundraising projects, volun- youth, men, and newlyweds. They spread
 Donors who are looking for a it was local, and we felt that their issues were teering, or internships, we are looking for ways Christian and Muslim religious leaders Pathfinder’s message to their followers 1 National Population Commission (NPC) [Nigeria] and ORC
(D-4th/MN) bill - called the “Focus addresses the spe-
way to satisfy their minimum Macro. 2004. Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2003. on Family Health Worldwide Act cific needs and
distribution requirements. very important. We also chose Pathfinder to have an impact on issues (like reproductive (including the wives of some clergy), about through counseling, sermons, and public Calverton, Maryland: National Population Commission and
(H.R. 4188)” - aims to double the vulnerabilities
because we wanted to help make a difference. healthcare) that are going to continue to be family planning methods, birth spacing, the meetings, bolstering their lessons with vers- ORC Macro., 54
2 National Population Commission, 110 amount of current U.S. funding for of women
Time is short in the remainder of hugely important throughout our lives. risks associated with early marriage, early es from scripture, including a verse in the 3 National Population Commission, 68
international family planning and
2006 to take advantage of this

?
new provision. For detailed instruc-
tions on how to take advantage
of this opportunity, contact your Quick Facts About Nigeria
tax advisor or:
Location: Western Africa, bordering
Ethnic Groups: Nigeria, Africa’s most
DID YOU
Samantha Morrison
Director of Development
the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin
and Cameroon
populous country, is composed of
more than 250 ethnic groups; the
KNOW
Pathfinder International

Size: slightly more than twice the following are the most populous and
9 Galen Street, Suite 217 NIGERIA
size of California politically influential: Hausa and Fulani World population growth will continue.
Watertown, MA 02472.
Phone: 617-924-7200
Population: 131,859,731 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw World population has reached 6.6 billion
10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5% in 2006, up from 6 billion in 1999, and

pia
Email: smorrison@pathfind.org
Population Growth Rate: 2.38%

Ethio

Religions: Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, is heading toward 8 billion by 2025.
(2006 est.)
Ninety-nine percent of that growth

finder
indigenous beliefs 10%
f
Life Expectancy at Birth: total popula- will be in developing countries.
Jennifer Wilder

f Path
tion: 47.08 years Source: CIA World Factbook
Source: Population Reference Bureau, 2006 World

esy o

Total Fertility Rate: 5.49 children Population Data Sheet

Court
born/woman (2006 est.)
3
 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS Anne Hale Johnson Sarah G. Epstein
Henry W. Foster, Jr., MD
Maryland District of Columbia PAT H F I N D E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L
Chair of the Board Edward M. Kaplan Cynthia A. Fields

Pathways
Tennessee Tennessee New York
Peru Introduces Postabortion Care to Angola Susan S. Swift, DPA
Vice Chair, Florida
Rajen A. Kilachand
India
Mary B. Hewlett
Massachusetts
Trainings in Luanda mark a first step toward a national Julia G. Kahrl, PhD
Secretary, Maine
Kathryn H. Lansing
Illinois
Benjamin R. Kahrl
Massachusetts
postabortion care system James M. Schwartz Elisabeth L. Lyon Susan C. Kirk
Treasurer,Massachusetts Oregon Colorado
Pathfinder staff from the Peru country via traditional medicine. This puts postabortion care services throughout A P U B L I C AT I O N O F PAT H F I N D E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L
Deborah Prothrow-Stith, Mary D. Lindsay
office traveled to Angola this past women’s lives at risk, and is a major the country. Already, Dr. Adelaida DIRECTORS MD New York
July to assist with the beginnings of factor in the country’s maternal Carballo, the National Director of Sharon W. Allison Massachusetts
NOVEMBER : 2 0 06
postabortion care work in the country.
During the visit, the Peruvian staff
mortality rate, which, at 1,700
deaths per 100,000 live births, is one
Public Health, has pledged government
support to expand the Cajueiros
Texas
Richard L. Berkowitz, MD
Nafis Sadik, MD
New York
Florence W. Manguyu,
MD
Kenya
Pathfinder’s Advocacy Work
trained more than sixty Angolan of the highest in the world. Currently, initiative as a means of creating a New York
Cornelia L. Cook
Philip Y. Shen, PhD
Florida
Prakash Shah
India
with Religious Leaders

Courtesy of TAHSEEN
doctors and midwives in life-saving most public health facilities in Angola national postabortion care program.
Massachusetts Throughout the world, religious leaders are looked to for guidance and advice on all aspects

postabortion care services, and donated
critical postabortion care equipment to
the Cajueiros Hospital in Cazenga, a
neighborhood of Luanda - the capital
city - with particularly limited access to
are ill-equipped to provide life-saving
care to the victims of these unsafe
procedures.
Thanks to this recent Pathfinder
visit, Cajueiros Hospital is now home
Jennifer Wilder
Since 1996, Pathfinder/Peru has Kathryn Ketcham Strong Normand F. Smith, III, Esq.
Patricia J. Cooper Washington Massachusetts of life. But in areas overwhelmed by hunger, poverty, and disease, religious leaders need more
worked with the Peruvian Ministry Colorado
of Health to implement, expand, Alfred W. Tate Paul H. Todd, Jr.
Andrew L. Frey Virginia Michigan
information to help their followers make informed choices about their reproductive health.
institutionalize and scale-up postabor- New York
tion care services in Peru. As part of Manuel Urbina Fuentes, Joseph C. Wheeler In our nearly 50+ years of leaders – and the tremendous preference for early marriage.

?
Walter J. Gamble, MD MD, MPH Massachusetts operation, Pathfinder has accomplishments we’ve seen in Due to these statistics, this is a
modern health care. to a trained staff and state-of-the art an ongoing collaboration, Peru will Massachusetts Mexico More than 50% of
In Angola, where abortion is postabortion care resources, and will continue to offer logistical support to all child deaths occur helped families in developing just a short time: priority region for Pathfinder,
highly restricted, abortion procedures be used as a successful model to Angola as its national program begins
Susan M. George, MD
California EMERITUS DIRECTORS DID YOU in just six countries: countries become more eco- Nigeria: Creation of an
but these traditional communi-
frequently take place in homes, often encourage the expansion of quality to unfold. Jane L. Havemeyer
New York
J. Bayard Boyle, Jr.
Tennessee KNOW China, the Democratic
Republic of the Congo,
Ethiopia, India, Nigeria
nomically secure, healthier and
in control of their futures by
Islamic Reproductive
Health Handbook
ties are wary of outside influ-
ence, especially in the sensitive
Denise E. Holmes, JD, James R. Epstein giving women control over their In Northern Nigeria, Islamic area of family planning.
and Pakistan.
3 RECENT PATHFINDER AWARDS

Pathfinder relies on the
generous support of sever-
al foundations in order to
conduct its many success-
ful programs. In the past
0 few months, Pathfinder
has been honored with the
to funding a second
phase of the Sustainable
Maternal Health Care
Behavior Improvement
Initiative in Communities
of Nigeria project.
India (PRACHAR) project, MPH Maryland Pathfinder has helped reproductive lives. Faith-based Shari’a law governs life. The To earn the trust of these
Source: WHO, World Health
and Phase III of the Maryland Report, 2005 families in developing organizations and religious lead- region is challenged with fertili- communities, Pathfinder works
Development of Private countries become ers have helped us reach families ty rates as high as 7 births per directly with Imams and the
Sector Family Planning in some of the most geographi- woman, 1 infant mortality rates Ulama, a network of Islamic
more economically
Service Delivery in
NOVEMBER : 2006 A P U B L I C AT I O N O F PAT H F I N D E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L cally and culturally isolated as high as 125 per leaders. At the request of com-
Northern Nigeria. secure, healthier and
places in the world. 1,000 live births, 2 munity leaders, Pathfinder
in control of their

following grant awards:
5 FOUNDATION awarded
THE ERIK E. AND EDITH H.
BERGSTROM FOUNDATION
provided renewed funding
for postabortion care work
through the ESAR project
in Latin America.
THE FORD FOUNDATION
is continuing its support
of the Promoting Safe
Motherhood in Nigeria
project.
THE JOHN D. AND
CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR
FOUNDATION committed
THE MCKNIGHT
Pathfinder a grant
in support of savings
and loans programs for
HIV/AIDS support groups
and women’s groups in
Tanzania.
THE DAVID AND LUCILE
PACKARD FOUNDATION
showed its support by pro-
viding continued funding
for the Empowerment of
Ethiopian Women project,
Phase II of the Promoting
Change in Reproductive
Health Behavior in Bihar,
Richard Lord
IN VIETNAM, Pathfinder Here are a few recent exam- use of modern con- worked with the Ulama to find
futures by giving
will enter a second phase ples of the types of projects traceptives as low as a way to involve them in repro-
of a project that aims to women control over we’ve been working on in 3 percent, 3 and ductive health and family plan-
improve the quality of Leaders (cover article) their reproductive conjunction with religious socio-cultural ning issues in their community.
reproductive health edu- Pathfinder’s Advocacy Advocacy Work with Religious lives. Faith-based
cation for medical school and Public Affairs pro- Pathfinder International’s (continued on page 3)
students, thanks to the organizations and
gram.
support of an anonymous religious leaders
donor. In addition to the above have helped us reach
mentioned program
ANOTHER ANONYMOUS families in some of the
funding, Pathfinder is
DONOR GRANTED FUND- honored to have received most geographically
ING for reproductive unrestricted operating and culturally isolated
health projects in India, support from the places in the world.
Uganda, and Angola. Both JAMES R. DOUGHERTY, JR.
The Wallace Global Fund FOUNDATION, THE GEORGE
and an anonymous donor FREDERICK JEWETT
pledged to support FOUNDATION, AND UPS.

Pathways
Courtesy of TAHSEEN
Editor: Michelle Badash
Contributors:
Mary Burket
Cara Hesse 5 Pathfinder Awards
New foundation funding for
4 Advocacy News
News about recent family
• Donor profile – page 2

Tom Smith • News of Tax-Free Rollover – page 2

reproductive health projects planning initiatives in Congress

3 PAGE

3 PAGE
Christina Stellini in India, Uganda, Angola, • Advocacy Work with Religious
Alyssa Vangeli Boston, MA
and others. Leaders continued on page 3
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Non-Profit Org. toward a national postabor-
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 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS Anne Hale Johnson Sarah G. Epstein
Henry W. Foster, Jr., MD
Maryland District of Columbia PAT H F I N D E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L
Chair of the Board Edward M. Kaplan Cynthia A. Fields

Pathways
Tennessee Tennessee New York
Peru Introduces Postabortion Care to Angola Susan S. Swift, DPA
Vice Chair, Florida
Rajen A. Kilachand
India
Mary B. Hewlett
Massachusetts
Trainings in Luanda mark a first step toward a national Julia G. Kahrl, PhD
Secretary, Maine
Kathryn H. Lansing
Illinois
Benjamin R. Kahrl
Massachusetts
postabortion care system James M. Schwartz Elisabeth L. Lyon Susan C. Kirk
Treasurer,Massachusetts Oregon Colorado
Pathfinder staff from the Peru country via traditional medicine. This puts postabortion care services throughout A P U B L I C AT I O N O F PAT H F I N D E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L
Deborah Prothrow-Stith, Mary D. Lindsay
office traveled to Angola this past women’s lives at risk, and is a major the country. Already, Dr. Adelaida DIRECTORS MD New York
July to assist with the beginnings of factor in the country’s maternal Carballo, the National Director of Sharon W. Allison Massachusetts
NOVEMBER : 2 0 06
postabortion care work in the country.
During the visit, the Peruvian staff
mortality rate, which, at 1,700
deaths per 100,000 live births, is one
Public Health, has pledged government
support to expand the Cajueiros
Texas
Richard L. Berkowitz, MD
Nafis Sadik, MD
New York
Florence W. Manguyu,
MD
Kenya
Pathfinder’s Advocacy Work
trained more than sixty Angolan of the highest in the world. Currently, initiative as a means of creating a New York
Cornelia L. Cook
Philip Y. Shen, PhD
Florida
Prakash Shah
India
with Religious Leaders

Courtesy of TAHSEEN
doctors and midwives in life-saving most public health facilities in Angola national postabortion care program.
Massachusetts Throughout the world, religious leaders are looked to for guidance and advice on all aspects

postabortion care services, and donated
critical postabortion care equipment to
the Cajueiros Hospital in Cazenga, a
neighborhood of Luanda - the capital
city - with particularly limited access to
are ill-equipped to provide life-saving
care to the victims of these unsafe
procedures.
Thanks to this recent Pathfinder
visit, Cajueiros Hospital is now home
Jennifer Wilder
Since 1996, Pathfinder/Peru has Kathryn Ketcham Strong Normand F. Smith, III, Esq.
Patricia J. Cooper Washington Massachusetts of life. But in areas overwhelmed by hunger, poverty, and disease, religious leaders need more
worked with the Peruvian Ministry Colorado
of Health to implement, expand, Alfred W. Tate Paul H. Todd, Jr.
Andrew L. Frey Virginia Michigan
information to help their followers make informed choices about their reproductive health.
institutionalize and scale-up postabor- New York
tion care services in Peru. As part of Manuel Urbina Fuentes, Joseph C. Wheeler In our nearly 50+ years of leaders – and the tremendous preference for early marriage.

?
Walter J. Gamble, MD MD, MPH Massachusetts operation, Pathfinder has accomplishments we’ve seen in Due to these statistics, this is a
modern health care. to a trained staff and state-of-the art an ongoing collaboration, Peru will Massachusetts Mexico More than 50% of
In Angola, where abortion is postabortion care resources, and will continue to offer logistical support to all child deaths occur helped families in developing just a short time: priority region for Pathfinder,
highly restricted, abortion procedures be used as a successful model to Angola as its national program begins
Susan M. George, MD
California EMERITUS DIRECTORS DID YOU in just six countries: countries become more eco- Nigeria: Creation of an
but these traditional communi-
frequently take place in homes, often encourage the expansion of quality to unfold. Jane L. Havemeyer
New York
J. Bayard Boyle, Jr.
Tennessee KNOW China, the Democratic
Republic of the Congo,
Ethiopia, India, Nigeria
nomically secure, healthier and
in control of their futures by
Islamic Reproductive
Health Handbook
ties are wary of outside influ-
ence, especially in the sensitive
Denise E. Holmes, JD, James R. Epstein giving women control over their In Northern Nigeria, Islamic area of family planning.
and Pakistan.
3 RECENT PATHFINDER AWARDS

Pathfinder relies on the
generous support of sever-
al foundations in order to
conduct its many success-
ful programs. In the past
0 few months, Pathfinder
has been honored with the
to funding a second
phase of the Sustainable
Maternal Health Care
Behavior Improvement
Initiative in Communities
of Nigeria project.
India (PRACHAR) project, MPH Maryland Pathfinder has helped reproductive lives. Faith-based Shari’a law governs life. The To earn the trust of these
Source: WHO, World Health
and Phase III of the Maryland Report, 2005 families in developing organizations and religious lead- region is challenged with fertili- communities, Pathfinder works
Development of Private countries become ers have helped us reach families ty rates as high as 7 births per directly with Imams and the
Sector Family Planning in some of the most geographi- woman, 1 infant mortality rates Ulama, a network of Islamic
more economically
Service Delivery in
NOVEMBER : 2006 A P U B L I C AT I O N O F PAT H F I N D E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L cally and culturally isolated as high as 125 per leaders. At the request of com-
Northern Nigeria. secure, healthier and
places in the world. 1,000 live births, 2 munity leaders, Pathfinder
in control of their

following grant awards:
5 FOUNDATION awarded
THE ERIK E. AND EDITH H.
BERGSTROM FOUNDATION
provided renewed funding
for postabortion care work
through the ESAR project
in Latin America.
THE FORD FOUNDATION
is continuing its support
of the Promoting Safe
Motherhood in Nigeria
project.
THE JOHN D. AND
CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR
FOUNDATION committed
THE MCKNIGHT
Pathfinder a grant
in support of savings
and loans programs for
HIV/AIDS support groups
and women’s groups in
Tanzania.
THE DAVID AND LUCILE
PACKARD FOUNDATION
showed its support by pro-
viding continued funding
for the Empowerment of
Ethiopian Women project,
Phase II of the Promoting
Change in Reproductive
Health Behavior in Bihar,
Richard Lord
IN VIETNAM, Pathfinder Here are a few recent exam- use of modern con- worked with the Ulama to find
futures by giving
will enter a second phase ples of the types of projects traceptives as low as a way to involve them in repro-
of a project that aims to women control over we’ve been working on in 3 percent, 3 and ductive health and family plan-
improve the quality of Leaders (cover article) their reproductive conjunction with religious socio-cultural ning issues in their community.
reproductive health edu- Pathfinder’s Advocacy Advocacy Work with Religious lives. Faith-based
cation for medical school and Public Affairs pro- Pathfinder International’s (continued on page 3)
students, thanks to the organizations and
gram.
support of an anonymous religious leaders
donor. In addition to the above have helped us reach
mentioned program
ANOTHER ANONYMOUS families in some of the
funding, Pathfinder is
DONOR GRANTED FUND- honored to have received most geographically
ING for reproductive unrestricted operating and culturally isolated
health projects in India, support from the places in the world.
Uganda, and Angola. Both JAMES R. DOUGHERTY, JR.
The Wallace Global Fund FOUNDATION, THE GEORGE
and an anonymous donor FREDERICK JEWETT
pledged to support FOUNDATION, AND UPS.

Pathways
Courtesy of TAHSEEN
Editor: Michelle Badash
Contributors:
Mary Burket
Cara Hesse 5 Pathfinder Awards
New foundation funding for
4 Advocacy News
News about recent family
• Donor profile – page 2

Tom Smith • News of Tax-Free Rollover – page 2

reproductive health projects planning initiatives in Congress

3 PAGE

3 PAGE
Christina Stellini in India, Uganda, Angola, • Advocacy Work with Religious
Alyssa Vangeli Boston, MA
and others. Leaders continued on page 3
Permit No. 52614 Watertown, MA 02472
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