Deadline: 26-May-2026
The United Nations Population Fund is inviting implementing partners to support its 9th Country Programme in the Philippines focused on sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, youth empowerment, and resilience systems. The programme supports scalable and results-driven initiatives aligned with national development priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
The initiative focuses on improving reproductive health services, preventing gender-based violence, strengthening youth participation, promoting comprehensive sexuality education, and building disaster preparedness systems for women and girls.
About the Programme
The programme is implemented by United Nations Population Fund in the Philippines during the 2024–2028 period, with the current call supporting activities for 2026–2028.
The initiative aims to:
- Improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
- Reduce maternal mortality and adolescent pregnancy
- Prevent gender-based violence
- Strengthen governance and accountability
- Improve resilience and humanitarian preparedness
Key Focus Areas
The programme supports:
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Youth leadership and participation
- Comprehensive sexuality education
- Reproductive health services
- Gender-based violence prevention
- Policy advocacy and governance
- Capacity building and training
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Humanitarian preparedness systems
Programme Outputs
Output 1: Gender and Social Norms
Focuses on:
- In-school and out-of-school sexuality education
- Youth engagement
- Gender equality awareness
Output 2: SRHR and GBV Services
Supports:
- Integrated reproductive health services
- GBV prevention and response
- Strengthened health workforce and facilities
Output 3: Governance and Accountability
Focuses on:
- Population-responsive governance
- Institutional accountability
- Integration of SRHR into development planning
Output 4: Resilience and Preparedness
Supports:
- Disaster preparedness systems
- Emergency SRHR and GBV response mechanisms
- Community resilience initiatives
Who Can Apply?
The programme seeks implementing partners capable of delivering:
- Scalable interventions
- Measurable outcomes
- Institutional and policy-level impact
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in:
- SRHR
- Gender equality
- Youth programming
- Governance
- Resilience and humanitarian systems
Expected Results
The programme aims to:
- Accelerate progress toward 2028 targets
- Improve access to SRHR services
- Strengthen systems and policies
- Promote inclusive and digital approaches
- Ensure equitable outcomes for vulnerable women and girls
Why This Programme Matters
The initiative addresses major challenges in the Philippines related to:
- Maternal health
- Adolescent pregnancy
- Gender-based violence
- Unequal healthcare access
- Disaster vulnerability
The programme seeks long-term systems change that improves health, protection, and resilience for women, girls, and vulnerable communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the UNFPA 9th Country Programme?
It is a national programme in the Philippines focused on SRHR, gender equality, youth empowerment, and resilience from 2024–2028.
Which organization is implementing the programme?
The programme is implemented by:
- United Nations Population Fund
What are the main focus areas?
Key areas include:
- Reproductive health
- Gender equality
- Youth participation
- GBV prevention
- Governance
- Humanitarian preparedness
What period does this call support?
The current implementation phase covers:
- 2026–2028
What types of interventions are encouraged?
The programme encourages:
- Inclusive
- Innovative
- Scalable
- Results-driven interventions
Conclusion
The UNFPA 9th Country Programme provides an important opportunity for organizations in the Philippines to support gender equality, reproductive health, youth empowerment, and resilience-building initiatives. The programme prioritizes measurable impact, institutional strengthening, and inclusive approaches that improve outcomes for women, girls, and vulnerable populations.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.