Most of us parents in the United States are extremely lucky. Most of us chose to have the children we gave birth to, and those of us who didn't? Well,.... we were just as happy in the end. But, as Americans, most of us have access to condoms, birth control and information and we are able to make informed decisions about how many children to have and when to have them. Unfortunately, most women in developing countries do not have this luxury; methods of birth control are largely unavailable, and most women are discouraged from pursuing a career and instead start families at very young ages and tend to have more children than they can comfortably support.
As global population continues to climb and pressures on the environment continue to grow, it is imperative that we begin to take the necessary steps to help curb population growth, especially in developing countries where family planning and methods of birth control are often unknown or not available.
If you have a few extra minutes, check out Engender Health's website. This amazing non-profit is working to promote gender equality and improve reproductive health care in the world's poorest countries. Their work is helping to bring contraceptives, family planning, HIV+ health care, maternal health care and many other services to countries that need them the most. You can find out more about what they do, give a donation, or help them change policies and practices that affect women worldwide. Pin It Now!
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