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Our Mission

A unified voice to empower and advocate for community health workers and our communities.

Our Vision

Community health workers are recognized as members of a profession, working together for community health, social justice, and equity.

Our Values

Community: We rely on collaboration between communities as a way to build sustainable networks and promote healthier communities. 

Corazón/Heart: We recognize that CHWs are at the heart of community-driven work through a commitment to service, compassion, and cultural humility.

Justice: Uplifting, valuing, and ensuring resources are available to all communities

are at the core of our daily practice. 

Self Determination: We believe fostering a culture of abundance over scarcity

supports the sovereignty of people to define their identities and to decide what

health and well-being means for them. 


Solidarity: We know that integrity requires recognizing the full contributions of

CHWs and always advocating for thriveable conditions for CHWs and the

communities they serve. 


Joy: We celebrate and welcome each other as a foundation for self-preservation

and abundance.


2025-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN

2022-2024 STRATEGIC PLAN

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