As the president of Population Institute, Bill "William" Ryerson raises awareness of the problems that fast population growth can pose, such as food and water scarcity and insecurity issues. Bill Ryerson is also the founder and leader of Population Media Center (PMC) and guides the organization’s activities in carrying out broadcast media programs in less-developed countries to promote family planning and the adoption of small family norms, among others. He is also interested in enhancing reproductive autonomy and health.
In its efforts to address reproductive health illiteracy in Mexico, PMC initiated its partnership with Centro de Orientación para Adolescentes (CORA) in 2001. In this collaboration, both entities completed a series of projects across multiple media over 10 years. Upon collaboration, both entities launched mini-series that were broadcast on radio in five states in Mexico. The targeted states were those that topped the nation’s fertility rates. The programs address multiple critical issues regarding adolescent sexuality.
In February 2011, both entities created a forum that allowed young adults to discuss sex-related matters. The discussions are particularly geared towards 11–16-year-olds. The forum also included quizzes and humorous animations, designed to entertain audiences while passing crucial messages simultaneously.
In its efforts to address reproductive health illiteracy in Mexico, PMC initiated its partnership with Centro de Orientación para Adolescentes (CORA) in 2001. In this collaboration, both entities completed a series of projects across multiple media over 10 years. Upon collaboration, both entities launched mini-series that were broadcast on radio in five states in Mexico. The targeted states were those that topped the nation’s fertility rates. The programs address multiple critical issues regarding adolescent sexuality.
In February 2011, both entities created a forum that allowed young adults to discuss sex-related matters. The discussions are particularly geared towards 11–16-year-olds. The forum also included quizzes and humorous animations, designed to entertain audiences while passing crucial messages simultaneously.