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"This is an example of the commitment of the American people to be part of international efforts to improve the quality of life of families in developing countries, especially of women who are the immediate beneficiaries of UNFPA-supported programs. We wholeheartedly welcome this support from the American public for the joint efforts of many countries to provide health services and prevent diseases."

- Thoraya Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director

 
Background
In July 2002, President George Bush decided to withhold $34 million appropriated by the U.S. Congress for the UN Population Fund’s (UNFPA) work in the developing world.

With a budget of only $270 million worldwide, UNFPA will be hard-pressed to serve women throughout the world without the U.S. contribution. According to UNFPA estimates, the $34 million could prevent 4,700 maternal deaths, 60,000 serious maternal illnesses, as well as more than 77,000 infant and child deaths.

Although UNFPA provides life-saving family planning and reproductive health services to women in 142 countries, the United States is denying crucial funds to UNFPA based on claims that the organization supports the Chinese Government in coercing women to undergo abortions and sterilizations. However, a U.S. State Department investigative team has concluded that UNFPA does not condone or support coercive activities in that country, and has even recommended that funds be released.

About the Campaign

Jane Roberts of California and Lois Abraham of New Mexico independently conceived a grass-roots movement to help bridge the funding gap created by the United States withdrawal of $34 million to UNFPA in July 2002. The goal of the 34 Million Friends of the UNFPA campaign is to enlist 34 million Americans to send one dollar to the UNFPA to show support for the organization’s invaluable work.

34 Million Friends of UNFPA Campaign Hits $1 Million Milestone

 Become a Friend of UNFPA
Your donation will help UNFPA promote safe motherhood, improve emergency obstetric care and meet the increasing demand for family planning and reproductive health services worldwide.

How can I contribute?

There are two ways to lend your support to this initiative:

1. Mail your tax deductible contribution for UNFPA's programs to the following address:
C/o 34 Million Friends of UNFPA
US Committe for UNFPA
3800 Arapahoe Avenue. Suite 210
Bolder, CO 80303

Please make cheques payable to the US Committe for UNFPA.
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2 . Make a secure on-line credit card donation through the U.S. Committee for UNFPA.

 

Learn More
For more information on the , visit our website at: www.34millionfriends.org

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