Research to Prevent Blindness

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 has three divisions that conduct research: the Center for Biomedical Research, the International Programs Division, and the Policy Research Division. The Corporate Affairs Division and the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer support the divisions. In 1952 John D. Rockefeller III convened with a group of scientists to discuss the implications of the post-war population boom. They met in Williamsburg, Va., under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences, and after two and a half days agreed on the need for a new institution that could provide solid science to guide governments and individuals in addressing population questions.

Founded in 1957, the Medical and Health Research Association of New York City is a nonprofit organization that works towards the health and well-being of residents. It was established with the participation of the New York City Department of Health and serves more than 200,000 low-income and high-risk people annually. It addresses various issues, such as children's and women's health, HIV/AIDS and population issues. It facilitates the development and operation of health services and provides technical assistance for community-based organizations. It also provides education and information to people about precautionary methods and cures of common diseases. The association undertakes a number of research programs and supports the creation, regranting and administration of health research projects. It is located in New York City.