Suite 2.1 Chandelier Building
8 Scrubs Lane
London
NW10 6RB

Tel: 020 8960 4000
Fax: 020 8960 4014
Web: www.forwarduk.org.uk

The Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development (FORWARD) is an African Diaspora women's campaign and support charity. Their work responds to the need to safeguard dignity and advance the sexual and reproductive health and human rights of African women and girls. They work with individuals, communities and organisations to transform harmful practices and improve the quality of life of vulnerable girls and women.

FORWARD Vision

That women and girls live in dignity, are healthy and have choices and equal opportunities to fulfil their potential.

FORWARD Mission

FORWARD was founded to safeguard dignity and advance health and human rights for African girls and women globally.

• They educate policy makers, communities and the public on policy and practice to facilitate social change.
• They advocate sexual and reproductive health as central to wellbeing.
• They support programmes to tackle gender based violence in particular female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriages and share learning and experiences.
• They empower and mobilize vulnerable girls and women to articulate and exercise their rights and fulfil their potential.

FORWARD Values

FORWARD believes that...

Protection of women and girl's rights and dignity are non-negotiable.
People's voices, needs and experiences should inform all their work.
Participation of girls, boys, women, men and community leaders promotes equity and ownership.
Provision of safe spaces and specialist services for girls and women should be central to programmes.
Partnerships and alliance building with civil society and community organisations, donor agencies and governments creates synergy and accelerates change.

Overall Aim

The fulfilment of sexual and reproductive health of African girls and women globally and the attainment of gender equality and human rights.