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05/28/2026

IT'S BACK! Join us on June 2 for an encore session of our Kenya Care & Policy Learning Series.

With special guest Dr. Muigai Wainaina (THE NATIONAL TREASURY KENYA), we'll explore how Kenya’s zero-based budgeting reforms can strengthen planning and resource allocation for care systems, including childcare, disability care, elder care, and social protection.

The session is especially relevant for planners, economists, budget officers, public finance practitioners, development partners, and advocates interested in care financing and budget reforms.

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eEH64tekQoe_XEUf7ZA0Fw #/registration

05/27/2026

TOMORROW: Join us as we walk you through PRB's new guide, Using AI to Help Communicate Your Research: A Practical Guide for Reaching Non-Specialist Audiences.

This resource offers a step-by-step approach to translating complex findings into accessible messages and communication materials—without sacrificing nuance or overstating results.

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0md41Uz_TS-pdGAQmR2tOw #/registration

05/26/2026

An engaged group of PRB supporters joined us this morning for Lemonade & the Latest, our second in a series of donor-exclusive conversations.

Our donors come from all walks of life — different fields, different vantage points, different reasons for caring about this work. Getting to hear from them, and share what's ahead at PRB, is something we don't take for granted. Glad to be building a community around a shared belief in the power of a demographic lens. 🍋

Want to stay closer to PRB's work? Start with our newsletter: https://buff.ly/nMzoqIP

05/22/2026

Your long-weekend read: Are Americans "underbabied"? 🍼

This month, Dr. Mehmet Oz introduced a new demographic buzzword into the lexicon. PRB's Kaitlyn Patierno and Alison Gemmill () assess whether his claim has merit.

Earlier this month, Dr. Mehmet Oz introduced a new demographic buzzword into the public conversation. Is there any truth to this concern?

05/20/2026

Declining fertility is one of the most consequential demographic shifts of our time, and it raises real questions about our future.

But PRB's President & CEO Jennifer Sciubba joined BBC's Katty Kay to push the conversation further: How do we redefine success and well-being in a world where populations aren't infinitely growing?

The milestones are real. More opportunities for women in the workforce. Greater autonomy. Genuine progress. But somewhere along the way, we skipped past celebrating those wins and jumped straight to fear.

As our CEO put it: "We need new vocabulary around this."

At PRB, we believe data should open conversations, not close them. Follow along as we work to build that new vocabulary together. (And watch the much-needed discussion, below. 👇)

Not long ago, the predominant worry when it came to humanity’s head...

05/15/2026

"Infertility is solely a women's issue." "Contraception causes infertility." "Investing in fertility treatments will reverse declining birth rates."

There is a lot of confusion about infertility and fertility decline—but the evidence tells a different story.

👇 Swipe through highlights from our latest findings, released this week at our webinar with World Health Organization and HRP Research, and get the full details at https://lnkd.in/emqdXkKx

05/13/2026

🙌 We're humbled by the incredible response to tomorrow's PRB & WHO webinar on infertility. Registration is now full.

To everyone who signed up—thank you. Join on time tomorrow to guarantee your spot.

05/11/2026

This Mother's Day, research reminds us that the bond between moms and their adult children is rarely a straight line—and growing up doesn't always mean growing apart. 💙

A new study led by Mieke Beth Thomeer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham explored how mother-child relationships evolve across the 20s, and the findings are more nuanced than you might expect. Her team identified six distinct patterns, from consistently close to gradual shifts in contact, emotional distance, and even reconnection.

Some key findings:
🩵 About 1 in 3 young adults maintain consistently high contact AND emotional closeness with their moms throughout their 20s.
💙 Closeness and frequency of contact don't always move together—you can feel deeply connected to your mom even if you're not talking every day.
🩵 Race and gender shape these patterns: Black women are more likely to maintain stable, close ties, while white men are more likely to experience persistent distance or instability.

These insights come from longitudinal data, the kind of long-term research that makes it possible to see how family relationships unfold over time.

Read more ⤵︎

A new study finds that growing up doesn’t mean growing apart—at least not always. Researchers identified six distinct patterns for how mother-child relationships change across the 20s.

05/07/2026

⏳ ONE WEEK AWAY!

Time is running out to register for this timely conversation on infertility, fertility trends, and what the evidence actually shows — hosted by PRB in partnership with WHO and HRP Research.

Our experts will cover:
🔹 WHO's new guidelines on infertility diagnosis and treatment (Gitau Mburu, HRP and World Health Organization (WHO))
🔹 the distinction between infertility and broader fertility decline (Toshiko Kaneda and Apoorva Jadhav, PRB)
🔹 how to integrate infertility into holistic, rights-based SRHR approaches (with Kaitlyn Patierno, PRB)

Designed for CSOs, advocates, and program implementers — come ready to engage, challenge assumptions, and leave with practical, evidence-based insights for action.

🔗 REGISTER before it fills up: https://bit.ly/4cQ6fC3

05/04/2026

Two years ago, Jennifer Sciubba stepped into the role of President and CEO at PRB. One year ago, we were impressed. Today, we're inspired.

Year two has shown us a leader who doesn't just navigate uncertainty, she leans into it. Jennifer has grown bolder in her vision and even more committed to the people and mission at the heart of everything we do.

She's also been busy introducing PRB to the world. Through a packed schedule and no shortage of media appearances, Jennifer has brought new and broader audiences into the PRB fold—a hefty charge for a 96-year-old organization—and she's done it with the same warmth and energy she brings to everything she does. (Oh, and she published a new book!)

In a landscape that keeps shifting, she's shown us what steady, principled, and tireless leadership looks like. And PRB is stronger for it.

Congratulations on two years, Jennifer—we can't wait to see what you do next.

05/01/2026

📢 We're Hiring a Business Development Manager!

At PRB, we believe data has the power to improve lives—and we need the right person to help secure the funding that makes that work possible.

In this role, you'll:
✅ Lead proposal development for government, foundation, and other funders
✅ Develop budgets and narratives that meet funder requirements
✅ Research donor trends, prospective funders, and procurement opportunities

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for mission-driven work, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: https://bit.ly/42IMkiA