Strategies

APA’s advocacy activities aim to improve policies and mobilise resources for SRHR programmes in developing countries.

National and regional advocacy

APA supports national advocacy campaigns in the region, targeting donors to increase resources for SRHR. APA provides grants to its members to encourage strategic and targeted campaigns to increase resources and improve donor policies. Current advocacy work focuses on established and emerging donor countries in Asia and the Pacific.

Capacity building and regional networking

APA provides opportunities for its members to network and collaborate. By working together, APA members make a greater impact than they can individually. APA convenes annual meetings of its members and other stakeholders to

facilitate dialogue, discuss regional trends and priorities, and enhance advocacy strategies to increase civil society participation. APA organises training courses and workshops to increase capacity in advocacy.

Supporting research

APA supports evidence-based research in order to strengthen regional advocacy work. Advocacy work is more effective and powerful when it is supported by reliable data.

Advocacy at global level

Through meaningful participation in international conferences and other events, APA helps give Asia-Pacific SRHR voices

more prominence, and ensures that global arenas pay attention to regionally-determined priorities.