Dear Friend of DKT,
We know you are busy at the end of the year but I hope you will take 5 minutes and read a few highlights from our end of year newsletter.
I’ll keep this short: amidst incredible global challenges, DKT is producing results that change lives. We do this quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively. And we don’t shrink away from the very difficult work that is required to ensure women and men can choose how, when, and if to plan their families.
A few recent highlights that we want you to be aware of:
- In November, we doubled our FP2030 commitment to 2 billion CYPs by 2030,
- Amidst funding cuts, DKT has found ways to deliver impact: for example, in 2025, sales of safe abortion equipment have more than doubled. In East Africa, injectable contraceptive use surged—rising by 50% in Kenya and nearly 300% in Uganda, where more than a million units were sold.
- We’ve launched new contraceptive and safe abortion products in 34 countries, from Myanmar to Mozambique.
- Check out the new creative marketing that breaks stigma and connects with younger audiences.
Your donations fund this work. 99% of individual donations to DKT end up funding health impact work in our field offices; we do not use those funds to cover our overheads or fundraising costs.
In closing, I say thank you to DKT’s donors and partners who believe in us, as well as the amazing DKT teams all over the world who work assiduously to ensure everyone can make informed decisions about their bodies and be free.
Happy holidays and a happy new year.
Cheers,
Christopher Purdy
Expanding access one product at a time
As of mid-November, DKT has launched 39 new contraceptive products and 17 safe abortion products across 34 countries this year.
For a snapshot of some our new offerings around the world in 2025, view the chart below:
Marketing and behavior change: reaching consumers at scale
In 2025, DKT continued leading global SRH marketing through large-scale campaigns designed to normalize contraceptive use and reach younger audiences.
Check out some of the stigma-busting, knowledge-building, sexy ads developed by DKT’s global teams this year!
The “Ready to Play” Kiss condom anthem features artists from East Africa as they get out the message about staying safe and protected with Kiss condoms.
This OK Gold Infinity commercial encourages couples to try something new, and enjoy with OK Gold condoms
This Postpil ad from DKT Mexico encourages young girls to take control of their life and body with Postpil
DKT Philippines released significant advertising for EZ Lubricating Jelly and TRUST condoms, using mass and digital media channels to increase awareness and reach new users.
In the DRC, new campaigns promoted Aleze contraceptives and OK condoms, presenting positive, user-centered messaging to support informed decision-making.
Lydia Contraceptives has options for every stage of life
Reaching new regions and strengthening health systems
DKT continued to expand service delivery and build health system capacity throughout 2025. In Myanmar, teams scaled free long-acting contraceptive services and trained providers across underserved regions.
DKT Nigeria strengthened nationwide access through partner clinics, pharmacies, and wholesalers, expanding availability of IUDs, emergency contraception, and misoprostol.
Teams in Mozambique advanced adolescent access through mobile clinics, school-based outreach, and community-based “activistas”, helping young women overcome barriers to care and stay in school.
In the DRC, DKT implemented PROMIS II to expand contraceptive access in regions facing humanitarian and environmental pressures.
Pakistan further strengthened its national supply chain capacity by opening a new IUCD repackaging facility. These initiatives collectively supported millions of women and built more resilient reproductive health systems in low-resource and crisis-affected contexts.
Recognizing excellence across DKT and in the SRH global community
DKT teams and brands received several honors in 2025, reflecting their strong performance and leadership across markets.
In Pakistan, Heerreceived the Emerging Brand of the Year award in the IUD category; Dhanak Health Care Center was named Fastest Growing Brand of the Year in maternal and reproductive health services; and Joshreceived Brand of the Year in the intimate wellness category.
In the Philippines, DKT received a Plaque of Recognition from local government partners in San Mateo, Rizal, and from the Commission on Population and Development, reflecting how their close collaboration with local leaders is helping expand family planning options in communities across the country.
DKT Indonesia was recognized for its communications work, earning the “Outstanding Women-led Customer Engagement Campaign” award at the MARKETECH APAC Empowered Women Awards 2025. This award highlights the team’s commitment to creating clear, supportive messages that help women make informed choices about their health.
In Latin America, DKT received the ESR 2024 Distinction for the tenth year in a row, honoring its continued commitment to social responsibility and expanding access to safe, affordable contraceptive options.
At the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Bogotá, DKT celebrated the three winners of the Phil Harvey Innovation Award, who have created projects that bring care, dignity, and choice to the hardest-to-reach communities.
