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Questions about Population Council

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the Population Council established and by whom?

The Population Council was established in 1952 by John D. Rockefeller III with funding from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

Who are the current co-presidents of the Population Council as of May 2025?

Patricia C. Vaughan and James Sailer were appointed co-presidents again on the 15th of May 2025 to lead the organization.

How many Copper T Intrauterine devices has the Population Council distributed globally?

More than 50 million units of the Copper T Intrauterine device have been distributed across more than 70 countries since their introduction.

Which countries does the Link Up program target for HIV prevention among youth?

Link Up focuses on populations aged 10 to 24 in Bangladesh, Burundi, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Uganda to address high-risk groups.

Where is the Population Council headquartered and how many offices does it maintain?

The Population Council is headquartered in New York City and maintains 18 offices across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.