Who does OBOS partner with?

OBOS has frequently been approached by individuals and organizations interested in developing publications and resources based on "Our Bodies, Ourselves". It has been OBOS’s policy to partner with legally established nonprofit women’s organizations rather than individuals. This works well because nonprofits are more likely able to:

• Establish a firm base for project implementation, management and coordination.
• Expand the diversity of voices represented in the content being developed.
• Control the editing process and provide a central location to resolve content decisions.
• Build organizational capacity and leadership.
• Capitalize on existing local, regional and global networks, and build others for maximum impact.
• Plan and effectively implement distribution and outreach.

In addition, OBOS has always prioritized partnerships with organizations that promote and work within a framework of human rights and reproductive justice; employ women in key staff and leadership positions; identify "Our Bodies, Ourselves" as a resource for their community; and have the experience and organizational capacity to transform the book into a culturally meaningful tool for action.