Introducing the 'Supply Initiative'

September 9, 2003

The Supply Initiative (http://www.rhsupplies.org) is a new initiative,

whose aim is to ensure that every man and woman, regardless of age, can

exercise his/her right to choose, obtain, and use quality affordable

reproductive health supplies. The goal is to strengthen and maximize the

availability and efficient use of human, institutional and financial

resources for reproductive health supplies.

To ensure that this mission is met, the initiative needs input from

countries/regions experiencing a need for or shortage of reproductive

health supplies.

Here is one story, which has been shared with us:

" I am the president of the Society for Women Against AIDS (SWAA) in

Mauritanius, which was founded in 1992. This organization has a large

problem concerning the shortage of contraceptives, especially of

condoms. We are tremendously lacking contraceptives and we have been in

direct contact with many communities regarding this problem. The young

people visit us daily asking for condoms. The endowment we receive from

the national program in the fight against AIDS is 20 packages each

containing 100 condoms.

" I should be very obliged to you for any information on organizations,

which donate condoms. " As you know, Mauritanius is a sub-Saharan country and we

urgently seek help in the fight against HIV/AIDS and family planning

assistance.”

We would appreciate it if you would share your stories regarding RH

supplies or shortages.

Thank you for your support and assistance.

Sincerely,

Meghan Cloud

Information and Communication Networks (ComNETs)

Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung (DSW)

Goettinger Chaussee 115

D - 30459 Hannover - Germany

Tel.: +49 511-9 43 73 -38

Fax: +49 511-9 43 73 73

E-Mail: mailto:meghan.cloud@...

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