An expanded family planning programme is set to improve access to reproductive health services for women and families across several underserved communities in rural Sindh, following strategic collaborations between non-governmental health organisations.
According to a report by SHINE Humanity today, the initiative, implemented by SHINE Humanity, is operational through seven clinics in Gharo, Koohi Goth, Sujawal, Chilya, New Jatoi, Diplo, and Nagarparkar.
A core component of the programme involves extensive community-based outreach led by trained Community Health Workers (CHWs). These workers engage residents through door-to-door visits and local sessions, providing awareness, counselling, and distributing contraceptives like rubber condoms and medications directly within communities.
To standardise the quality of care, SHINE Humanity and Vital Pakistan Trust jointly trained CHWs in Karachi. The training covered counselling techniques, demonstrations of family planning methods, and digital data entry. Each clinic is now supported by three CHWs and one Community Health Supervisor, who are assigned monthly case targets to promote accountability.
“Through our partnerships with the Population Welfare Department and Vital Pakistan Trust, we are strengthening community-based healthcare models that empower women and families,” stated Faheem Khan, CEO of SHINE Humanity Pakistan. “This initiative is a critical step toward breaking harmful stigmas and ensuring that reproductive health services reach those who need them most.”
Building on this framework, the programme has broadened its services to include long-term family planning methods. This expansion was enabled by a partnership with Vital Pakistan Trust, which was formalised on July 1, 2025.
Clients in the Koohi Goth and Gharo areas have already begun accessing these long-term options, with all services provided only after obtaining written informed consent.
The project focuses on enhancing staff capacity, educating communities on birth spacing, and promoting informed decision-making, while concurrently addressing the stigma surrounding women”s health.