MISSION
Optio works to overcome systemic barriers to reproductive justice through litigation, capacity building, advocacy, and access to essential healthcare.
VISION
Our vision is to secure lasting autonomy, dignity, and rights for women and girls worldwide.
VALUES
Integrity
We operate with transparency and efficiency, guided by commitment to our mission and vision rather than recognition or ownership.
Collaboration
We engage in collaborative decision making with local actors to ensure the voices of those most affected take priority.
Respect
We support the efforts of our partners and never interfere with their independence or compromise their safety.
Equity
We challenge power structures by addressing the root causes of inequality through a human rights-based, gender- and intersectionality-informed approach.
Leadership
We are a women-led organization that is committed to fostering future leaders.
Innovation
We encourage experimentation and seek new approaches in the face of adverse and challenging contexts.
Where We Work
Optio works actively in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. In 2025 and 2026, we are expanding across South America and the Caribbean, including Panama, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
