ICA Foundation began working together with Rotary International's local Nigerian District (9120) in 2007 to increase access to LNG IUS in Nigeria. In 2009 and 2010, ICA Foundation collaborations expanded, creating partnerships with Pathfinder International, Marie Stopes International (MSI), and International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and expanding distribution to seven states across the country. Since partnerships initiated, donations to organizations in Nigeria have totaled to 3,500 LNG-IUS. Providers from hospitals and clinics throughout the country have been trained to insert the LNG IUS and provide FP counseling to women.

Rotary International

Rotary International received 3000 LNG IUS units for distribution during 2007 and 2008. In the past year, Rotary has partnered with Pathfinder International to increase availability of LNG IUS in three states of Nigeria: Kaduna, Katsina and Kano. Device acceptance is reportedly very high among women. Information from the field indicates that hospitals throughout the study areas support the promotion and insertion of LNG IUS. Additional educational efforts are being developed, particularly those to involve men and religious leaders in family planning promotion. Further education and counseling materials would contribute to an enhancement in Nigeria’s LNG IUS programs.

International Planned Parenthood Federation

In 2010, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), a member association of IPPF, received 400 units of LNG IUS to introduce the method among other contraceptive options into communities of seven states, namely Kaduna, Edo, Niger, Enugu, Oyo, Bauchi and Yobe states. Community-level awareness-raising activities will increase women’s knowledge about the LNG IUS and other family planning methods. Community based distribution programmes will complement clinic-based distribution and ultimately increase access to and utilization of the LNG IUS.

Marie Stopes International

Marie Stopes (MSI) Nigeria received 100 LNG IUS as a donation from ICA Foundation in 2010. Distribution has initiated and MSI clients are currently offered LNG IUS along with other contraceptive options available through their outreach team strategy for no cost.