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Population Council

Location:
New York, New York
Website:
http://www.popcouncil.org

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Grants to Population Council

  • $115,000Active Strategy

    2012 (Duration 2 years)

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK — The Population Council proposes research that focuses on enabling a better understanding of the determinants of sexual and reproductive health behaviors and practices that take place among young people as they transition into adulthood. The project builds on data and insights obtained from a research project previously conducted by the International Institute for Population Sciences and the Population Council, namely, the "Youth in India: Situation and Needs" study. This follow-up survey, which will be conducted in the state of Rajasthan, seeks to provide more evidence-based lessons for programs and policies intended to advance young people's sexual and reproductive health and rights.

  • $2,200,000Active Strategy

    2011 (Duration 3 years)

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK — To advance maternal and young people's reproductive health in India, Nigeria, Mexico, and globally (over three years).

The MacArthur Foundation awarded Population Council $2,315,000 between 2009 and 2012.

Related Program

Population & Reproductive Health

The Foundation’s population and reproductive health grantmaking has two goals: to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity; and to advance young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights.