In a letter received in January 2019, this charity stated: ‘In many of the countries Concern works in, we partner with other NGOs and Ministries of Health to offer information, knowledge and skills so that people can make informed choices regarding their family planning options (often termed ‘child spacing’) to allow more time between pregnancies to protect a mother’s health, and any existing and future pregnancies and children.’

‘Family planning is integral to the Ethiopian Government’s current 5 year plan, and Concern is supporting this work also.’