Okay, so I wanted to dig into the Planned Parenthood Annual Report for 2024. I’ve heard a lot about it, and I figured it was time to see what it was all about, straight from the source, you know?
Getting Started
First, I tried to locate the report. My go to was just typing “Planned Parenthood Annual Report 2024” into the Search bar, I figured that would be the easiest route. I wanted the official PDF, not some news article about it.
Reading Through It
Once I found the actual PDF, I opened that sucker up. I set aside a good chunk of time – these reports can be dense! My method is usually to skim it first. I looked at the main headings, any charts or graphs that caught my eye, and the overall structure. This helps me get a sense of the big picture before I dive into the details.
After the skim, I went back and started reading more carefully. I took notes on things like:
- Key services provided: What were they highlighting? Any changes from previous years?
- Patient numbers: How many people did they serve? Any trends in demographics?
- Financial information: Where is their money coming from, and where is it going? This part can be a bit dry, but it’s important!
- Major initiatives: What are their big projects or goals for the year? Any new programs or expansions?
- Challenges: What did they identify the challenges? Any major hurdles?
I highlighted sections that seemed particularly important or that I wanted to come back to later. I also jotted down any questions I had as I went along. Sometimes they use jargon, so I looked to make sure I understood what they were saying, not what other people said that they are saying.
Making Sense of It All
After reading the whole thing, I sat back and thought about what I’d learned. I looked at my notes and tried to connect the dots. I specifically wanted to find and note:
- What are the main takeaways?
- What surprised me?
- What did I still have questions about?
It’s one thing to read the report, it’s another to actually understand what it all means in the grand scheme of *’s a process, for sure, but it’s the best way to really get a handle on what an organization like Planned Parenthood is doing and what their priorities are.
