FP2030 targets $1bn to bridge global family planning funding gap
Launches “Made Possible by Family Planning” campaign
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –
A global network dedicated to family planning, FP2030, for the North, West, and Central Africa hub in Abuja, has disclosed that it targets $1 billion to bridge family planning budget gaps globally under its “Made Possible by Family Planning” campaign.
FP2030 is a global partnership of governments, civil society, and other organisations working to ensure that millions more women and girls have access to voluntary, rights-based family planning services by 2030.
The Senior Lead Advocacy Officer of the organisation, Mr. Yusuf Nuhu, stated during a virtual interview with journalists on Sunday that FP2030, supported by the Gates Foundation, would engage in a community-led global campaign to raise funds for the advancement of family planning worldwide.
Nuhu explained that the group would mobilise new financial commitments from FP2030 countries and explore other sectors such as entertainment, arts, and fashion to generate funds, emphasising that family planning is everybody’s business.
He noted that between 2012 and 2020, family planning witnessed significant progress but later declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the global economic crisis. As a result, family planning continues to be de-prioritised compared to other health programs.
According to him, the “Made Possible by Family Planning” campaign aims to rebuild momentum and sustain progress toward ensuring universal access to family planning. He said the goal is to prevent the loss of gains achieved over the years in advancing global family planning ideals.
Nuhu added that the group would also engage in the “Made Possible by FP” community-led campaign to build a world where everyone has access to contraception and the right to pursue their dreams.
He mentioned that Nigeria is making progress in reducing the funding gap for family planning, noting that the government released $4 million in 2024 to procure commodities. However, he said a funding gap remains in the 2025 budget and stressed that investing in family planning contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reducing maternal mortality by about 30 per cent.
