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In Afghanistan, where conflict, distance, and social barriers continue to limit access to healthcare, community-based approaches remain essential to reaching women and families with lifesaving services. This impact assessment examines the Afghan Family Guidance Association's Family Health House (FHH) model and its role in bringing trusted reproductive health and maternal healthcare closer to Afghan women and families. Drawing on the experiences of clients, midwives, community leaders, and stakeholders across six provinces, the report demonstrates how a midwife-led, digitally enabled model can improve access, build community trust, and offer practical lessons for strengthening health systems in fragile settings.  

In a year marked by global aid cuts, growing anti-rights movements, and increasing pressure on health systems, IPPF South Asia Region and Member Associations continued to stand together in defence of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. The IPPF South Asia Region 2025 Annual Performance Report, "Fighting Back, Defending SRHRJ for All" reflects a collective commitment to resilience, solidarity, and community-centred action, highlighting IPPF MAs, CPs and partners across the region expanded access to essential services, advanced advocacy, nurtured youth leadership, and strengthened movements to ensure that no one is left behind.