About
Population Services International (PSI) is a global health nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC, that works to make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. Founded in 1970 with roots in sexual and reproductive health and social marketing, PSI has expanded across diverse health areas and today operates through a network of locally led, globally connected organizations in more than 26 countries.
Mission
PSI's aim is to help all people lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire, working with communities, markets, and health systems rather than through one-off interventions.
What they do
PSI works across several health areas and capabilities:
- Women's health, including sexual and reproductive health
- HIV and tuberculosis
- Malaria prevention and elimination programs
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Self-care and consumer-powered healthcare
- Climate change and health
- Health security and pandemic preparedness, including disease surveillance systems
- Health systems strengthening and digital health, such as the Jali chatbot in Kenya and digital contraceptive counseling in Ethiopia
Scale and impact
PSI operates in more than 26 countries. Its sexual health brand VIYA reached 11 million consumers across 26 countries in 2022, delivering 137 million products, and PSI has partnered with 47,000 pharmacies and 10,000 providers.
Financials
According to IRS Form 990 data on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer for fiscal year 2024, PSI reported total revenue of 306,308,594 dollars, total expenses of 307,125,601 dollars, total assets of 257,582,496 dollars, and net assets of 76,100,843 dollars. Contributions accounted for about 99.1 percent of revenue.
Governance
PSI is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization (EIN 56-0942853), tax-exempt since March 1971. Karl W. Hofmann serves as President and CEO. The organization is a participant in the UN Global Compact and maintains commitments to environmental sustainability and zero-tolerance policies on discrimination and trafficking.