The National Geographic Society is an impact-driven global nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonders of our world. For 135 years, we’ve pushed boundaries to further understand our planet and empower us all to generate solutions for a more sustainable future. We’ve led groundbreaking scientific pursuits and explorations such as Hiram Bingham’s discoveries at Machu Picchu, Robert Ballard’s quest to find the Titanic, and Jane Goodall’s lifetime study of chimpanzee behavior.
