This year, somewhere in the world, we will reach our 100 millionth client. Every one of our 100 million clients has a different story. Women like Agathe Dao from Mali.
Agathe is just one of 100 million clients who we at Marie Stopes International have helped over the last 40 years, something our CEO Simon Cooke describes as “a truly outstanding milestone for our organisation.” On Wednesday 24th June 2015, we are holding a day of celebration in recognition of serving our 100 millionth client. Watch our video to find out more.
Across 37 country programmes, team members are marking 100 Million Day with a number of special events and client promotions. In Vietnam, they are handing out free women’s health packs to every client that walks through their doors. In Mexico, they plan to distribute contraceptive injections to 20,000 women and girls, free of charge. From TV commercials to reproductive health roadshows, every country will be doing something special to mark the day. Events will be documented in an online gallery at 100MillionDay.org, along with the short film below, which reflects on how far the partnership has come in the last 40 years and how it is already looking ahead to the next 100 million.
Simon Cooke explains:
At Marie Stopes International, we believe that every family should be able to decide whether and when to have children, and we are committed to bringing that choice to many millions more women and men around the world.
Join our celebrations on social media by following #100MillionDay and read stories from more of our 100 million clients below.