The Institute
The Population Institute (PI) is an international non-profit (registered 501(c)(3) organization) that seeks to promote universal sexual and reproductive health and rights. Through advancing reproductive freedom, we strive to achieve a world population in balance with a healthy global environment and resource base. PI was established in 1969 and is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Our Vision
We envision a world where girls and women have achieved full gender equality; all women have access to reproductive health services, every child is a wanted child, and where global population is brought into balance with a healthy global environment and resource base.
Mission
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people and the planet by supporting policies and programs that promote sexual and reproductive health and rights. We build support for those policies and programs by educating policymakers, policy administrators, the media, and the general public about:
- The essential importance of achieving gender equality and promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights;
- The personal, social, and economic benefits that arise from expanding access to family planning services and information; and
- The impacts of population dynamics on the environment, natural resources, biodiversity, hunger, and poverty.
Our Values
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: We embrace bodily autonomy as a core value. Everyone should have the ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Empowerment of Women and Girls: We commit to a future where we have achieved gender equity and equality.
Sustainability: We strive for a healthy, fair, and sustainable future for all.
Social, Racial, and Reproductive Justice: We commit to fight for a future where we have achieved social, racial, and reproductive justice both at home and abroad.
Evidence-Based Approach: We base all our work on facts and data.
Funding
Funding for the Population Institute comes from foundations, corporations and individual gifts. The Institute does not seek or receive financial support from the U.S. government. We welcome both time and financial contributions. Within the limits of the law, all contributions to the Population Institute are tax deductible.