For the most part, these organizations are national or local family planning agencies in the various Spanish-speaking countries, but several commercial, public health, or multifaceted counseling agencies are also included. Except where it is specifically noted, the resource materials prepared or distributed by these organizations deal primarily with birth control or family planning information. To obtain further information as to the specific publications, materials, and programs available, you should write directly to the organization at the indicated address.
UNITED STATES
Instituto del Hogar
Los Mirtos 151, Hyde Park
Apartado 20155
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico 00928
Publishes a series of publications on sex education and preparation for marriage.
International Planned Parenthood Federation
Western Hemisphere Region
111 Fourth Avenue
New York, New York 10003
A general clearinghouse for information on family planning materials and programs available throughout the western hemisphere.
International Union Against the Venereal Diseases and Treponematoses (Unión Internacional contra las Enfermedades Venéreas y las Treponematosis)
Regional Office for the Americas
1790 Broadway—Room 1402
New York, New York 10019
Distributes brochures and pamphlets on venereal disease.
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Life Cycle Center
Neenah, Wisconsin 54956
Distributes pamphlets related to menstruation and feminine hygiene.
Personal Products Company
Box X6
Milltown, New lersey 08850
Distributes menstruation and feminine hygiene publications, and a 16mm film with Spanish narration.
Planned Parenthood/World Population
Department of Information and Education
810 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Publishes a series of pamphlets and brochures, and a 16mm film with Spanish narration, on family planning.
Planned Parenthood of New York City, Inc.
Family Planning Resources Center
44 Court Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Distributes family planning materials designed primarily for use with Puerto Rican populations.
Tampax, Incorporated
5 Dakota Drive
Lake Success, New York 11040
Distributes menstruation and feminine hygiene materials.
LATIN AMERICA
Argentina
Asociación Argentina de Educación Familiar
Juan Agustin Garc’a No. 2048 Buenos Aires
Chile
Asociación de Educación Sexual
Eliecer Parada No. 2447
Santiago
Consejo Nacional de Orientación Familiar
Agustinas 853—Oficina 917
Santiago Publishes a bi-monthly journal, Orientación Sexual, and various family planning and sex education materials.
Colombia
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Medicine
Programa de Educación Sexual
Calle 45—7— Piso
Bogota
Putolishes a journa l, primarily for professionals.
Costa Rica
Asociación Demografica Costarricense
Apartado Postal 2815
San José
Distributes a translation of SIECUS Study Guide #1, “Educación Sexual,” and various family planning materials.
Centro de Estudios Sociales y de Pobulación
Apartado 49
San José
Centro de Integración Familiar
San José
Centro de Orientación Familiar
Apartado 288
San José
Produces a regular radio program, “Educación Sexual”, and a correspondence course on love, marriage and family planning, and various family planning materials.
Dominican Republic
Instituto Nacional de Educación Sexual
Apartado 1497
Santo Domingo
Ecuador
Centro Ecuatoriano de
Educación Sexual
Av. Sta. Prisca y Pasaje
Farget No. 109
Quito
El Salvador
Asociación Demográfica Salvadore–a
Apartado Postal 1338
San Salvador
Publishes Un Dilema: La Educación Sexual.
Guatemala
Asociación Pro Bienestar de la Familia de Guatemala (APROFAM)
Apartado Postal 1004
Guatemala
Publishes a series of brochures and pamphlets on sex education, marriage, reproduction, and family
planning.
Oficina Integrada de Orientación Familiar
14 Calle 8-51—Zona 1
Guatemala
Honduras
Asociación Hondure–a de Planificación de la Familia
Apartado Postal 625
Tegucigalpa, D.C.
Publishes pamphlets on reproduction, family
planning, psychosexual development, and a study of the sexual attitudes of
Honduran youth.
Peru
Asociación Peruana de Protección Familiar
Casilla Postal 2191
San Isidro
Lima
Venezuela
Asociación Venezolana de Orientación Familiar y Sexual (AVOFYS)
Apartado 80442
Caracas 108
Publishes a newsletter, and various family planning materials.