Delivering reproductive choice to women and girls since 1976
This is the story of how a single clinic in London turned into a global partnership across 37 countries, delivering reproductive healthcare that transforms women’s lives. In 1976, MSI was founded to support women to pursue their own futures, on their terms, with access to high-quality, client-centred contraception and abortion care. That’s what we continue to deliver today. Rewind to the ‘70s
Our story starts with three reproductive health pioneers: Tim Black CBE, Jean Black and Phil Harvey. Tim realised the transformational power of reproductive healthcare during his extensive medical studies and by delivering healthcare first-hand in places like New Guinea. Tim and Phil met during their master’s degree, found this shared passion, and set their sights on bringing reproductive choice to the world. Leasing the London clinic
Upon his return to London, Tim learnt that the historic central London building that held the Marie Stopes Mothers’ Clinic was closing. This clinic opened in 1925 — facing opposition from a male-dominated medical workforce and the Catholic church — to offer women advice and contraception. Tim, with his wife Jean and friend Phil, bought the building lease in 1976 and started the organisation we are today. MSI began as Marie Stopes International
Our founders chose to recognise the origins of that first clinic, while setting their sights on expanding this life-saving healthcare internationally: they called the organisation Marie Stopes International (we would later become MSI Reproductive Choices). Not your average charity
From the UK to Uganda, MSI has always stood out from the crowd by being a ‘social business’, using a hybrid operating model that draws inspiration from both the non-profit and commercial worlds. We have evolved over time as we’ve gained expertise and data, and listened to our frontline teams and clients, allowing us to iterate our services and achieve the greatest impact. The partnership grows
Among the first countries to set up MSI programmes responding to their local needs and challenges were Sri Lanka in 1983 and Kenya in 1986. Reproductive healthcare pioneers around the globe followed suit, including Dr Mohsina Bilgrami in Pakistan (who continues to serve MSI as a Board member to this day). In 1991, she set up an MSI programme from the guest room of her house — expanding over time to serve millions. Today, MSI is made up of almost 9000 team members who are rooted in the communities they serve, from major cities to rural villages. Expanding our reach globally
Since 1976, we’ve expanded to 37 countries across six continents. Funding partnerships and investment have enabled our reach to grow dramatically, and with it, the number of women we’ve reached with these life-changing services. Over 183 million people have been supported by MSI with the choices that are right for them and their futures. Time for a refresh: MSI Reproductive Choices
From 1976 to 2020, we were known as Marie Stopes International. Today, the legacy of the woman Marie Stopes is entangled with her views on eugenics: opinions which are in stark contrast to our values and principles. So, in 2020, we changed our name to MSI Reproductive Choices to reflect our fundamental focus on choice. Elevating diversity, equality and inclusion
Diversity, equality and inclusion have made MSI stronger, and have become a central part of our strategy and culture. We have committed to a bespoke DEI strategy with key metrics, and introduced a panel to keep us accountable. With women making up 46% of our leadership and over 95% of our programmes led by people from the same nation or region, we’re making great strides already. Partnerships and health systems
With almost 50 years of experience, data and expertise behind us in reaching people with reproductive healthcare, we’re well-placed to partner with governments to strengthen health systems. By providing training, support and quality assurance to the public sector through these partnerships, we’re supporting countries to build quality reproductive healthcare and make sure they’re available for the long-term. And by working hand-in-hand with local, grassroots partners, we help build a wider eco-system that supports reproductive choice. Now
MSI Reproductive Choices now works across 37 countries serving over 80,000 women and girls every day with contraception, abortion, and post-abortion care. Our role today is to continue leading the way in expanding access to these services, so everyone is free to make decisions about their body, health and future.
2030 and beyond
By 2030, no abortion will be unsafe and every individual who wants access to contraception will have it. That’s the vision. And we’re committed to making it happen.
(MSI Mongolia) Эм Эс Ай Си Си
1995 онд Монгол Улсаас Англи улсад суугаа элчин сайдын санал болгосны дагуу Монгол Улсын Засгийн газар/ЭМЯ/ Мари Стопс Интернэйшнл байгууллагад хамтран ажиллах хүсэлтийг тавьсан.
1995-1997 Монгол улсад өөрийн Төлөөлөгчийн газрыг байгуулах зорилгоор
холбогдох эрх мэдэл бүхий хүмүүстэй албан уулзалтуудыг хийж, тодорхой тохиролцоонд хүрэв.
1997 оны 11 сар Мари Стопс Интернэйшнл олон улсын байгууллага Монгол дахь төлөөлөгчийн газраа Монгол Улсын Хууль зүйн яаманд албан ёсоор бүртгүүлж үйл ажиллагаагаа эхэлсэн.
1998 оны 10 сар БНҮЭМ, ГБТ-ийн орлогоороо зардлаа санхүүжүүлэх "Мари Стопс" загвар клиник байгуулагдсан. Энэхүү загвараар өдгөө 200 гаруй клиник үйл ажиллагаа явуулж байна. Анх байгуулагдсан зорилгоо амжилттай биелүүлсэн тул төслийг хааж, 2023 оны 11 сараас үйл ажиллагааг зогсоосон.
2000 оны 5 сар Нийгмийн маркетингийн төслийн анхны бүтээгдэхүүн “TRUST” эрэгтэй бэлгэвчийг зах зээлд нийлүүлж эхэлсэн.
2002 оны 10 сар Нийгмийн маркетингийн төслийн хүрээнд “LADY TRUST” эмэгтэй бэлгэвчийг зах зээлд нийлүүлж эхэлсэн.
2005 оны 11 сар ЭМЯ, НҮБ-ын ХАС-ын дэмжлэгтэйгээр жирэмслэхээс сэргийлэх MИКРОГИНОН эмийг нийгмийн маркетингийн төслөөр түгээж эхэлсэн.
2014-2017 Данида төсөл хэрэгжүүлсэн.
2022-2023 Өсвөр үе (ЕБС-ийн дунд, ахлах ангийханд)-ийн бэлгийн боловсрол олгох анимэйшнийг 12 сэдвээр бүтээж, сургалтанд ашиглаж эхэлсэн.
2024 оны 02 сар SILK SKIN FEEL латекс агуулаагүй бэлгэвчийг зах зээлд нэвтрүүлсэн.
