Join our network of supporters in advocating for change by participating in various activities.
Attend Virtual Events with guest speakers and our Global Partners to stay informed and connected with our work. Express your thoughts on population-related issues by writing LTEs or Op-Ed pieces, amplifying your voice on critical topics. Become a local advocate by raising awareness in your community—share resources, foster conversations, and be a catalyst for change. Take direct action by contacting your representatives, urging them to prioritize investments in family planning programs. Stand up for reproductive rights by working with our sister organization, Population Connection Action Fund.
Together, we can create a powerful force for positive transformation! Learn more about how to get involved with our efforts below.
Write a Letter to the Editor
Letters to the editor are most likely to be accepted when they are written in response to a recently published article or editorial and either point out an alternate perspective or highlight/strengthen the original piece.
Learn more with our media guide
Contact Members of Congress
Make your voice heard! When you join with other constituents in contacting your members of Congress, you become part of a powerful movement advocating for increased funding for international family planning. Signing petitions and making phone calls directly to your elected officials are two ways you can join our nationwide grassroots network of activists.
Contact CongressUse Social Media to Reach Your Friends, Family, and Community
Social media allows you to publicly pressure, persuade, and thank your target while informing your followers at the same time.
Learn More with our Media Guide
Virtual Events
Since 2020, we’ve organized webinars, presentations, film screenings, and training courses as an easy and accessible way for you to learn more about population issues, connect with Population Connection staff and meet others interested in working together for a more sustainable future for our planet.
Please contact us at engage@popconnect.org if you have any additional thoughts or feedback for future events—we love hearing from you!
International Day of the Girl
Presentation with Asociación Manos Abiertas
Join us as we mark International Day of the Girl with a presentation from our Global Partner, Asociación Manos Abiertas (AMA), based in Guatemala. Founded in 2008 by a German midwife in collaboration with the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), Manos Abiertos is focused on providing culturally appropriate care, empowering women through education, and offering various health services, including prenatal care, family planning, and cervical cancer prevention.
During this event, Executive Director, Diana Freiwald, will highlight midwives’ significant role in improving maternal and neonatal health in Guatemala, where access to quality reproductive healthcare is limited.
Additionally, they will share insights into their on-the-ground work, including the launch of a new mobile clinic made possible through our Global Partners Program. This mobile clinic allows them to reach even more communities with comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, extending their impact beyond traditional clinic walls.
Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 2 pm ET/11 am PT
Register Here!
Page Turners Book Club
Intertwined: Women, Nature and Climate Justice By: Rebecca Kormos
In this 2024 publication, wildlife biologist Rebecca Kormos interviews women dedicated to combating the climate crisis, illustrating how empowering women can significantly alter our path from catastrophic environmental degradation.
We’re particularly excited about the chapter highlighting the journey of one of our Global Partners, Colombia-based Women for Conservation (W4C). Founded by mother-daughter duo Sara Inés Lara and Isabella Cortes Lara, W4C provides opportunities for women to build a sustainable livelihood through nature conservation programs, training workshops, and improving access to family planning services.
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Time: 4 pm ET/1 pm PT
Register Here!
Meet Our Members
Catherine Knoop
Member Since 1987
Catherine Knoop’s personal and professional life is a tale of unwavering commitment to education and environmental stewardship, marked by an innovative approach to teaching and a global perspective on environmental issues.
Cathy dedicated most of her decades-long career to teaching elementary science in the Troy City School and Logan Elm School District of Ohio. Her pioneering use of “land labs,” or lessons outside a walled classroom or school building, was not common 40 years ago and set her apart for her ingenuity. Her success was evident in her students’ high scores on state tests, achieved without relying on conventional drill and practice methods. Her goal was to prepare her students to be globally aware citizens, conscious of humans’ environmental impacts on the planet.
Cathy’s involvement with Population Connection began with her fascination with our Population Education activities, which she eagerly incorporated into her classroom. She has also served as a teacher-training volunteer for the Population Education program, offering countless workshops to her fellow educators to help expand our reach over the years.
She resonates deeply with our mission, recognizing that overpopulation negatively affects people’s quality of life and the planet’s chances at environmental sustainability. Cathy sees education as the key to raising awareness and affecting change. She attributes her understanding of the population-environment nexus to authors like Paul Ehrlich and Rachel Carson, who inspired her to develop a “sense of wonder” in children and adults.
Learn More about Cathy & Other Wonderful Members Here!Meet Our Team
Membership Relations Staff
Natalie Widel
Director of Digital Marketing
Stephanie Wolfe
Membership Relations Coordinator