Stories of courage and impact: MSI's Annual Review 2023

In 2023, MSI supported our 200 millionth client and delivered a record year of impact for women and girls. We delivered contraception and abortion care to people where they needed it most, from remote communities to humanitarian frontlines.

We’re proud to share our collective impact in our 2023 Annual Review, bringing our work to life through first-hand stories and insights.

Stories in their own words

Our 2023 Annual Review features stories from some of our incredible healthcare providers, clients, and partners. We hear from an outreach nurse delivering contraception to women who never had access before, and a religious leader leveraging their power to advocate for choice.

Read their stories to learn what MSI's work means to communities around the world.

Anna: I give women life-changing contraception

Anna provides contraception in Sierra Leone. She’s a force of nature, well known across the country for changing lives. She shares her story, and why she’s proud to provide contraception.

"They call me ‘Mama G’. G as in General. That’s because I’ve worked in family planning for 24 years, so they see me as a leader. I’ve worked all over Sierra Leone providing contraception... by boat to Bonthe Island and rural communities by foot. Women and girls point to me and say, ‘Oh, it’s Mama G! This woman helped me. She changed my life!’ That makes me so proud."

Read Anna's story. And read more stories in MSI's 2023 Annual Review.

Mi Mi: I provide healthcare in a humanitarian crisis

Mi Mi leads programme support for MSI Myanmar. She manages our frontline staff’s safety and ability to deliver care, which is difficult right now. Myanmar is one of nine MSI countries experiencing a humanitarian crisis.

"The situation here in Myanmar is precarious to say the least. Following a military coup in 2021, we’ve experienced conflict between armed groups, violence, increased poverty, collapsing systems—all kinds of turmoil. We have lost the future that we’d imagined. The value of MSI's work has come into sharp focus: we are still operating, and we’re filling the gaps wherever we can."

Read Mi Mi's story. And read more stories in MSI's 2023 Annual Review.

Mara: I partner with MSI so we can build a better future

Mara, a Senior Manager at the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) , has worked closely with MSI since 2021. She shares her thoughts on funding partnerships:

"The freedom to choose and have control over our own bodies is a universal right, which is why we need people and philanthropies who care about this issue to step up to provide access to choice. Funding partnerships like ours create huge change at the most local level."

Read Mara's story. And read more stories in MSI's 2023 Annual Review.

Reverend Cliff: I use my power as a religious leader to advocate for reproductive rights

Reverend Cliff is a minister of the church, and coordinates the 'Religious Leaders Network for Choice' in Malawi—partnering with MSI to fight for reproductive rights.

"I turn my worry into action. Many look to religious leaders for direction, and I know I have a unique power and voice to make change. Working with MSI has given us a platform for exposure and networking both locally and internationally—meaning more impact."

Read Reverend Cliff's story. And read more stories in MSI's 2023 Annual Review.

Shanti: I choose choice by providing abortion

Shanti is a nurse, team leader, and abortion provider for MSI Nepal. She shares why she's proud to provide abortion and her hopes for the future.

"It feels like we're on a precipice and the anti-choice 'noise' is getting scarily louder. But when I look around, I see my brave colleagues who are just as passionate as I am about making abortion available to those who want it. I'd love for everyone to know their rights and where they can seek safe services."

Read Shanti's story. And read more stories in MSI's 2023 Annual Review.

This impact and these stories wouldn't exist without our partners and supporters. Together we're helping women and girls build the futures they deserve.