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ACPC: Asháninka Women Create Reproductive Health Program
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Young Asháninka women learn about the reproductive system with a health promoter, in pink.
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The Association for the Conservation of Cutivireni Heritage (Asociación para la Conservación del Patrimonio de Cutivireni—ACPC) is a non-profit organization that works with the Asháninka people, the largest indigenous group of the Peruvian Amazon. Founded in 1987, with a focus on land rights, environmental protection, and preserving the cultural heritage of the Asháninka community, ACPC has since expanded its scope. With the support of IWHC, the Asociación created a reproductive health program in 2002 to address the health needs and human rights of Asháninka women.
Working closely with Asháninka communities in the Rios Ene and Tambo areas, ACPC’s reproductive health program educates Asháninka women, particularly young women, about sexual and reproductive health and rights. Through the program, Asháninka women are trained to act as community health advocates and as liaisons to the public health system and community leaders to ensure that health services meet the needs of the Asháninka communities.
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Page last updated 4/23/08.
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