The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution dedicated to improving the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations globally. Established in 1952, the Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research while also building research capacities in developing countries. Governed by an international board of trustees, its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices, aiming to achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources.