The reproductive health and women empowerment initiative have significantly addressed the unmet needs for reproductive health and psychosocial support among adolescents and adults in the marginalized and impoverished communities of Ein el Helwe and Rashidieh Palestinian refugee camps. The project has implemented various methodologies to raise awareness, provide health services, and establish drop-in clinics that offer a comprehensive range of services including antenatal and postnatal care, family planning and fertility counseling, cancer screening and prevention, clinical management of rape, and general health advice and counseling. The effort is supported by two teams of peer-to-peer community health educators.
Key Impacts of the RH initiative:

• Access to Services: 90% of women, men, and girls report improved access to high-quality reproductive health care information and services, along with psychosocial support and protection services.
• Increased Knowledge: 40% improvement in knowledge, attitudes, and practices among participants after attending health promotion sessions.
• Community Awareness: 46% of attendees at community awareness sessions reported an increase in knowledge and changes in attitudes and practices regarding reproductive health, psychosocial support, or protection matters.

• Peer-to-Peer Impact: Involvement of women and youths in addressing their own main needs through peer-to-peer programs has helped change misconceptions about reproductive health issues and improve knowledge.
• Service Reach: The clinic served 850 patients, exceeding the target of 700, demonstrating the effectiveness of the services provided.
• Referrals: 50% of patients were referred from other NGOs and UNRWA, indicating the clinic’s significant impact and recognition.
• Lifestyle Changes: 20% of beneficiaries changed their lifestyles and beliefs through awareness sessions.
• Inclusion of Disabled Persons: 25% of the beneficiaries were people with disabilities, highlighting the project's inclusiveness and its role in societal integration.
• Maternal and Infant Health: Ongoing protection for mothers and infants from childbirth risks through monthly follow-ups by a Gynecologist.
• Communication Skills: 49% of women and youth have acquired communication skills that help them manage family relations and conflicts, contributing to reduced domestic violence and family problems.
• Cancer Awareness: 25% improvement in women’s knowledge about breast and cervical cancer, encouraging preventive measures like self-examinations and annual mammograms.