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We cultivate new ways of thinking and doing to amplify locally-led change.
Together with local partners, we identify and act on ideas with the greatest promise to advance universal, equitable access to SRHR.
The William H. Gates Sr. Institute features a dynamic, innovative working environment, with opportunities to work with leaders in research and advocacy, both established and emerging; to contribute at a high level to the organization’s forward progress; and to contribute to sustainable, positive change for women and men, communities, and countries.
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Open Positions
Program Officer – Business Development & Grant Writer
We are seeking a Program Officer – Business Development & Grant Writer who will work with the WHGI Senior Management Team, consultants, finance teams, and GI partners to build and manage the business development strategy for WHGI to include clear deliverables and timelines to prospect, network, and identify new funding opportunities, and develop, write, and coordinate all proposals in line with WHGI’s new vision, mission and goals. WHGI’s Business Development Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality of all aspects of the proposal process and will manage proposal opportunities from inception and writing of the grant through proposal submission. They will also advise WHGI’s leadership team on relevant trends and will be expected to create new, innovative funding models.
Where to Find WHGI Faculty & Staff at ICFP 2025
The WHGI delegation at ICFP 2025 is strong this year! Over 20 of our faculty, staff, and students are heading to Bogotà for the seventh International Conference on Family Planning, which begins on Tuesday, November 3. Their presentations highlight a wide spectrum of...
Join WHGI’s Dr. Phil Anglewicz in PAI’s Pre-ICFP Catalyst Session
Conversation with Dr. Phil Anglewicz, Director, William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health and Chair, ICFP 2025 International Steering Committee Monday October 27, 2025 8:30AM EDT | 12:30 PM GMT As the global SRHR community prepares to...
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Duff Gillespie
Message from WHGI Director, Dr. Philip Anglewicz This week, our community mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Duff Gillespie, a deeply respected colleague, mentor, and friend whose vision and leadership transformed the field of family planning and reproductive...
New Resource: Abortion Bans and Public Health Policy Brief
Abortion bans are fueling a public health crisis. The William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (WHGI) is excited to announce the release of a new advocacy brief, "From Research to Policy Advocacy: Abortion Bans and Public Health." This...
Join the Global Reproductive Health Movement at ICFP 2025!
The William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (WHGI), together with our co-hosts—the Government of Colombia, Profamilia, and Fundación Valle del Lili—announces that registration for the 2025 International Conference on Family Planning...