INTRODUCTION
Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association (LPPA) is a non-profit making organization affiliated to International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). The Association was registered as a non-governmental organization in 1968. Since then, the Association was a sole provider of family planning services until later in the 1990s when the Government of Lesotho introduced FP services in its health centres. After 1994, following the International Conference on Population and Development, the LPPA programme shifted from linear family planning to a more Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Programming.
LPPA is guided by its Constitution, which is approved by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). The structure of LPPA, which is composed of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the National Executive Committee, and the Secretariat, facilitates governance, enhances transparency and control of the Association. The Secretariat is headed by the Chief Executive who is assisted by two directors; Programs Director and Finance & Administration Director.
GOOD SYSTEMS
The existence of good systems and protocols for management and staff, as well as for Program implementation, makes LPPA to run efficient and effective operations. LPPA has skilled personnel for Program development, implementation and evaluation.
In response to emerging Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) issues, LPPA’s focus is based on five strategic focus areas:
Comprehensive Integrated SRHR Services
i. Services expanded to all service delivery points.
ii. E-Health – Digital health interventions utilized to reach Clients with services.
iii. Evidence based quality services
iv. LPPA services well promoted.
Strengthened Governance and Human Capital
i. Governance Reforms fully implemented
ii. Enhanced High-Performance Culture
iii. Enhanced Internal Management and Operational
Systems
Financially Sustainable
i. Adequate financial resources mobilized
ii. Diversified pool of investments (Finance, Projects, Real Estate)
Stakeholder Management
i. Appropriate stakeholder analysis and classification
ii. Strong Relationships with Stakeholders
iii. Strengthened Networks and Collaborations
Volunteer engagement and retention
i. Highly successful volunteer engagement and retention
ii. Increased new number of volunteers
iii. Effective youth engagement and YAM Transition
LPPA has seven Service Delivery Points (SDPs) in six of the ten districts of Lesotho namely Botha-Bothe, Leribe, Maseru, Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek and Quthing. Among the 7 SDPs, there are two special clinics, Male clinic and Youth Clinic which are based in Maseru. The Association has invested in four building structures housing the Head Office , Youth Resource Centre, Mafeteng and Butha Buthe facility. In addition to the clinic based services, LPPA runs an outreach services program to reach communities in the rural parts of the country as well as in textile factories.
The Strategic Plan (2024-2028) represents a roadmap that the Association follows in addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) situation, including HIV in the country. The plan aligns itself with IPPF Strategic Framework (2024-2028), while responding to the national SRHR and geopolitical, economic and social realities, which define the context in which LPPA will strive to achieve its vision; “A healthy and inclusive society where freedom of choice in Sexual, Reproductive Health and Rights, and equal opportunities are guaranteed for all”.
This Strategic Plan articulates the strategic identity of LPPA which includes vision, mission statement and a set of values. These three elements outline why LPPA exists, what it intends to achieve and how it does its work.
VISION STATEMENT
A healthy and empowered society with equitable access to quality integrated sexual and reproductive health services and rights.
MISSION STATEMENT
We empower, advocate for and provide high-quality non-discriminatory integrated sexual and reproductive health and other primary
health care services through innovative programming and skilled personnel
CORE VALUES STATEMENT
Respect – We respect each other, the work we do, our partners and clients, protecting and upholding their rights.
Inclusiveness – Our approach is inclusive and non-discriminatory
Quality – We provide exceptional and reliable high quality SRHR services to all.
Accountability – We hold each other accountable to the highest standards of performance, and are accountable to ourselves, our partners, the communities and other stakeholders.
Volunteerism – We believe in the spirit of volunteerism.
Commitment – We consistently demonstrate an unselfish commitment and honesty to working with each other, our partners, and clientele.
Innovation – We observe, we learn, and do things better.
Slogan “No Stigma, No Shame, Just Health Care”
The Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association is a pioneer and leader in Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in the country with more than six thousand (6,000) registered volunteer members and serves more than eighty thousand (80,000) men, women, and young people annually.
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