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Amanda Seller

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Vice President of MSI Reproductive Choices. Driver of social impact. Dog lover.

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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“It is a noble mission, and I am here out of conviction.” That is the response from one of MSI's program directors in Mali who faced public exposure on social media for expanding abortion services. Her resolute commitment to women is common across MSI, but I still find it exceptional!!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
U.S. philanthropic giving hit an all-time high of $617.2 Billion in 2025. Wow! That's all. Just Wow!.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Just read a great story from our Zimbabwe programme. Through a partnership with the Matusadona Conservation Trust and the Ministry of Health and Child Care, village health workers are receiving bicycles to reach remote communities faster. Sometimes the simplest innovations have the biggest impact.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I was reading about one of our clients in #Pakistan, a young, married woman who has chosen to delay motherhood while she works on her career. The fact that she can talk about this speaks to decades of work on the part of women's advocacy. We've come so far, but still have so far to go!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This story in the Reporter does such a great job of explaining how MSI keeps evolving to better achieve our goals to end unsafe abortion and make contraception accessible to everyone. Commercial activities plus non-profit civic operations is a winning approach! www.thereporterethiopia.com/51277/
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Empowering Ethiopian Health: Sustainable Models And Domestic Financing | The Reporter Ethiopia
For more than three decades, MSI Ethiopia has stood at the forefront of advancing reproductive healthcare and family planning across the nation. Dr. Abebe
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Good news! MSI Ghana has successfully advocated for the release of $500,000 worth of contraceptives donated by UNFPA that were being held hostage by the Port Authorities.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
A lot of people asking how MSI is dealing with the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Team members are operating with enhanced precautions, following epidemic protocols, and maintaining close coordination with local authorities.
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Reproaction @reproaction.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It’s crucial we continue to destigmatize the misoprostol-only regimen and uplift it for what it is: a safe avenue of care that serves as an effective abortion protocol. Learn more about #miso abortion care here: reproaction.org/misoprostol-...
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Misoprostol-Only Abortions Aren’t Going Anywhere
Existing research has proven the misoprostol-only method to be around 85-90% effective at ending a pregnancy.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
This article is a great reminder that we can NEVER stop advocating for access to choice. No matter how much progress is made, it's always possible to slide backwards. www.france24.com/en/live-news...
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Poor planning fuels Bangladesh contraceptive crisis
Bangladesh's once-praised family planning system is buckling under severe contraceptive shortages, raising fears of a rise in unplanned pregnancies in one of the world's most densely populated countri...
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
3 out of 10 pregnancies end in induced abortions. That means most people know someone who has had an abortion. And yet it remains stigmatized. Abortion is healthcare. Say it loud!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
While disappointed to read about the Kenyan appeal court ruling on abortion, the constitutional right to abortion in Kenya still stands & access to services remains unchanged. MSI is working to counter the disinformation that may drive women to seek unsafe services unnecessarily. lnkd.in/evaUSANH
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Thursday's Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone is a relief. For now, the drug remains available by mail. But will there ever be a day when women's health isn't controlled by politics?
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US Supreme Court Upholds Mifepristone Access, Abortion Disinformation Spreads | MSI Reproductive Choices posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The US Supreme Court has ruled that mifepristone can continue to be accessed by mail, after a federal court temporarily restricted access to the abortion pill nationwide. Whilst this offers respite ...
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
With all the misinformation around mifepristone, I wanted to share this breakdown from our friends at the Center for Reproductive Rights. The facts haven't changed: mifepristone is safe and effective! www.linkedin.com/posts/center...
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Federal Court Blocks Mifepristone Prescription Fills Nationwide | Center for Reproductive Rights posted on the topic | LinkedIn
In a devastating setback for abortion access, a federal court just issued a ruling that will, for now, prevent patients from filling their mifepristone prescriptions by mail or at a local pharmacy NAT...
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
As part of our 50th anniversary, MSI has been looking back at stories from our founders. One of those stories is about Mohsina Bilgrami, who founded our program in Pakistan. Her story is filled with the can-do spirit that embodies MSI. I have met Mohsina, and she is truly an inspiration!
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50 years of MSI - MSI Reproductive Choices
Stories and impact from MSI Reproductive Choices' 50 years of delivering reproductive choice for women and girls.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This latest battle over mifepristone will undoubtedly mean bigger hills to climb for our abortion providers, as misinformation about abortion medication -seeded in the U.S.- takes root around the world. www.msichoices.org/latest/msi-s... Get the politics out of women's healthcare!
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50 years of MSI - MSI Reproductive Choices
Stories and impact from MSI Reproductive Choices' 50 years of delivering reproductive choice for women and girls.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Disappointed but not surprised to see the figures in this report from Countdown 2030 Europe. Along with US funding cuts, European support for SRH/FP is down 130 million euros compared to last year. As a fundraiser, I see this as a call to action! www.countdown2030europe.org/wp-content/u...
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Heard a great story about MSI's work in Niger, where we trained a network of "Marraines" or "godmothers" on lifesaving sexual and reproductive health services. They help us reach young women who've come to the capital city of Niamey to work. Another low-tech, but effective innovation from MSI!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The other day an MSI outreach team in #Zambia got stuck in the mud and had to spend the night in their truck while they waited for someone to haul them out. The next day, they continued on their way to deliver care to #women who were waiting. Continuously amazed by the #resilience of the MSI team!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
There are so many obstacles preventing women from getting reproductive healthcare. Money, location, information, opposition, social taboos, etc. And now this. Unbelievable. www.graphic.com.gh/news/general...
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CSOs call for clearance of family planning goods stuck at port - Commodities uncleared since 2024
Family planning commodities such as condoms and other contraceptives have been stuck at the Tema Port since August 2024
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Congratulations to MSI Pakistan, Myanmar and Nigeria recipients of Clinical Excellence Awards for achievements in 2025. They showed a deep commitment to clinical standards and client safety and accountability Well done!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
MSI's program in Papua New Guinea has its first female vasectomy provider! This is a big deal in a field that is dominated by mail service providers Women really can do anything!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Through innovative approaches to service provision, disciplined reporting and strict accountability, MSI managed to bring the cost of a year of contraception down to just $5. That means more women will receive care and greater impact for our donors. I love this organization!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Every year, doctors in the US travel to Mexico to learn abortion practices from MS, because access to the training is restricted here. Last year, we hosted 52 physicians, helping make safe abortion available in the U.S. www.msiunitedstates.org/reproductive...
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Reproductive Health Wins in 2025
In a year marked by political backlash, funding cuts, and relentless attacks on reproductive autonomy, 2025 also delivered powerful reproductive
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Reading through this year's Impact Report which includes highlights from our 50-year history, is really uplifting. It's truly amazing what determined people committed to a cause can do! www.msiunitedstates.org/see-your-202...
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See Your 2025 Impact Here!
MSI’s 2025 Impact Report presents a year of outstanding performance.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
MSI celebrates its 50th anniversary. Jean Black, our co-founder recalls a trip to New Guinea ('76) that changed her life, and so many others setting into motion the start of #MSI. 50 years later, 293 million people have received #reproductivehealthcare thanks to our generous supporters.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Evodie, an MSI client in DRC, shared why this work matters: “Since I chose my method of family planning, I’ve been feeling good. It will help me to move forward – I want to go back to school.”
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Loved the insights in this piece about Gen Z donors. And yes, I'll take the reminder to be careful with memes! www.philanthropy.com/opinion/comm...
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What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Gen Z Donors Like Me
Nonprofits are obsessed with cracking the Gen Z code — but one insider says the real problem is that they're asking the wrong questions.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Exciting news this week: MSI is now on Global Giving! Individual donors are helping us respond to foreign aid cuts, keeping programs like this one in Tanzania going for the young women and girls who depend on them. Will someone from BlueSky be the first to give? www.globalgiving.org/projects/bri...
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
@msichoices.org is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, and I loved this statistic: our teams reach 50,000 communities worldwide every year with reproductive healthcare services.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
This is from last week, but with so much going on in the news you may have missed it: Congress appropriated $600 million for international family planning, but now those funds are in limbo. www.devex.com/news/devex-n...
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Devex Newswire: US Congress defies Trump with $600M for family planning
What becomes of the $600 million allocated by Congress for reproductive health and family planning? Plus, the state of investment in gender-driven development.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Nothing happens in a vacuum. When states strip away abortion rights, families suffer financially, and access to health care suffers.
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Kelcie Moseley-Morris @kelciemmorris.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
New from me: Visits for contraception and cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood clinics have dropped by double-digits after Congress passed a bill cutting off Medicaid funding to certain providers last year, according to a new Democratic congressional report.
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Contraception services dropped after ‘defunding’ provision hit clinics
Visits for contraception and cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood clinics have dropped by double-digits after Congress passed a bill cutting off Medicaid funding to certain reproductive health care...
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Just got a peek at some new photos from an outreach team's trip in Madagascar. The joy in this picture made me smile, sharing in the hopes it does the same for you!
Four smiling women sit under a blue tent outside a health clinic.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
My colleague Beth spoke to The Guardian last week about expected changes at the United Nations. Always so grateful for her insights! www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Will UN plans to transform the way it works ‘throw equality under the bus’?
Many of those attending the world’s largest meeting on women’s rights in New York this week are primed to defend the two key UN agencies that protect women and girls around the world
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I want to make sure you didn't miss this from last week - we've released our 2025 impact numbers last week, and I'm so proud of the progress we made in a difficult year. One particular bright spot? Despite supply chain challenges, our cost to deliver a year of contraception actually went down!
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MSI Reproductive Choices @msichoices.org · 12/03/2026
Last year, thanks to our partners and donors, MSI supported 100,000 people with #ReproductiveChoice every single day ⬇️ Read our 2025 Impact Brief to learn more: ow.ly/Xj8h50YsgpQ
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
In India, the local pharmacy is often the first port of call for women looking for abortion care. So I was happy to hear about the training MSI in India conducted for chemists about best practices for dispensing abortion medication. 55 people attended!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I wait all year for this report to come out - it's so exciting to see the tally of each year's impact! Last year was an amazing one!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
It's Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, and we have a tradition at MSI: Every year on this day, we collect messages from our supporters to pass on to our providers around the world. If you have a message of support for our providers in 36 countries, you can reply and I'll get it delivered!
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
This article is a beautiful reminder of why reproductive choice matters. When women have the freedom to choose, girls stay in school, families thrive, and we all move closer to true gender equality. Hope everyone had a good International Women's Day! www.msiunitedstates.org/how-choice-a...
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How choice advances gender equality
Gender equality isn’t possible without reproductive choice.   Only 57% of women around the world can make their own
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
A new study found individuals who experienced food insecurity were more likely to choose telehealth abortion because of economic constraints, like cost, challenges in finding transportation, and difficulty with finding child care.
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Reasons for Choosing Telehealth Abortion Based on Food Insecurity Status: United States, 2021–2022 | AJPH | Vol. Issue
Objectives. To determine differences in reasons for choosing telehealth abortion based on food insecurity status. Methods. We analyzed data from the California Home Abortion by Telehealth (CHAT)…
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MSI Reproductive Choices UK @msichoicesuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Abortion care is an act of love ❤️️ Illustration credits to the wonderful Shout Your Abortion ⭐
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WHO @who.int · 06/03/2026
A crisis within crises. Violence against women spikes during conflicts & disasters. No emergency should strip away safety or dignity. 🤝 Incl. survivor-centred services in every humanitarian response 🏥 Support women-led organizations 🙋‍♀️ Advocate for protection & peace
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Lovely story from our program in DRC: Esther is a "Big Sister," a young peer mobilizer who mentors teen girls and connects them to reproductive healthcare services. www.msiunitedstates.org/meet-a-big-s...
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Meet a Big Sister changing lives
Teen girls have a lot of questions about sex and sexual health—and sometimes, it’s hard to know where to turn. That’s where MSI
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
In Malawi, MSI team members helped plant trees as part of our partnership w/ African Parks. Loved what my colleague Claire said: "When families are healthy and able to plan, communities are better positioned to manage natural resources responsibly and invest in environmental restoration."
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Loved this website put together by our team in Nigeria - they shared what they've learned over three years of interviewing clients! feedback-scribe-story.lovable.app
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Lovable App
Lovable Generated Project
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Just came across this really smart article in Devex about why African leaders should prioritize maternal and child health in a time of falling aid budgets. Can we stop seeing women's health as a nice add-on? It's essential to stability and growth. www.devex.com/news/africa-...
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Africa’s future depends on investing in women, children, adolescents
Opinion: At this week’s AU Summit, Africa faces a choice: Continue with preventable maternal and child deaths and structural barriers to women’s and girls’ well-being, or make the investments needed t...
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
It's been heartening to see how MSI is built to endure. Despite attacks on reproductive care, we're still serving across 36 countries. Read our blog to learn how our model helps us stay resilient and protect choice even as the political ground shifts. www.msiunitedstates.org/built-to-end...
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Built to Endure
Why MSI’s Model Thrives Even in Hostile Political Environments  Politicians have always weaponized reproductive healthcare. But, the intensity,
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
I came across this inspiring story of Dr. Hadiza Galadanci, an OB-GYN in Kano, Nigeria. She's developing low-cost innovations to prevent maternal deaths. A powerful example of grassroots healthcare leadership. www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articl...
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Come to work with an obstetrician in Kano, Nigeria
Join Dr. Hadiza Galadanci as she describes her experience as an OBGYN in Kano, Nigeria.
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Amanda Seller @amandaseller.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Fascinating stuff here!
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