The only global fund dedicated to safe abortion

We provide flexible funding and support to organisations working on abortion access, advocacy, research, attitude-transformation, movement-building and organisational strengthening.

We fund work on abortion

Abortion is essential healthcare, yet it remains one of the most politically stigmatised and underfunded areas of global health and human rights.

Founded in 2006, Safe Abortion Action Fund (SAAF) is the only global grantmaker fully dedicated to safe abortion. Our mission is to support a vibrant global movement that works towards improving reproductive justice and freedom.

About SAAF

Our approach to funding, who we are, our impact, annual reports, and vacancies.

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Organisations we fund

Stories and information from across the five regions we fund.

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Support with abortion

Find safe abortion services and information in your region.

Global abortion hotlines

News and updates

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Our global reach

Since 2006, SAAF has provided funding to 274 organisations around the world. The map below shows the locally-led initiatives we are currently supporting.

Asia and the Pacific

Sub-Saharan Africa

Latin America and the Caribbean

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

North Africa and the Middle East

Grantee partner stories

Real stories from our partners about the impact of SAAF-funded projects in their communities.

September 23, 2026

“We demand full decriminalisation of abortion.”

Nepal is still a deeply patriarchal society. Sex before marriage is still stigmatised, this makes it hard to seek contraception and abortion.

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September 23, 2026

“We started changing minds.”

I want to see sexual and reproductive rights normalised and recognised as fundamental for all people.

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September 23, 2026

“Abortion is a basic right.”

Patients need to be able to trust us to be confidential – they need to know that abortion is safe and that they will be OK.

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News & Updates

Explore the latest global news, updates, and perspectives on abortion rights.

August 25, 2026

Bots and Barriers: Accessing safe abortion in South Africa

Abortion remains markedly inaccessible in South Africa despite our liberal law.

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August 6, 2026

Staying committed to safe abortion in uncertain times

The SAAF Annual Report showcases the incredible achievements of our grantee partners around the world.

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July 24, 2026

HERA opens new medical abortion clinic in North Macedonia

For the first time, women don’t have to travel to the capital to access medical abortion services.

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