International, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization
The Population Council, an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts research worldwide to improve policies, programs, and products in three areas: HIV and AIDS; poverty, gender, and youth; and reproductive health.
Keywords: Population, research, HIV/AIDS, poverty, gender, youth, reporductive health
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Population Council was founded in 1952.
What is your primary product or service?
The Council conducts research in three areas: HIV and AIDS; poverty, gender, and youth; and reproductive health.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Headquarters and the Center for Biomedical Research are in New York City, with an office in Washington, DC, and offices in 15 countries in the developing world with programs in more than 49 countries.