Community partnership

Community Health Advisory Collaborative

A community-centered initiative supporting health education, trusted dialogue and stronger connections to care.

ModelCommunity-led
ApproachEducation + dialogue
CommunitySomali diaspora

The program

CHAC turns shared knowledge into practical progress.

AILDD’s current program materials describe CHAC as serving the Somali community in the United States. The collaborative model centers community knowledge and trusted relationships in health education and access.

Areas of focus

Connected work, built for lasting impact.

01

Listen first

Community priorities and lived experience shape the questions, language and approach.

02

Trusted education

Culturally relevant information helps make health guidance more useful and actionable.

03

Better connections

Collaborative relationships can help people navigate screening, prevention and care.

04

Shared learning

Community and clinical partners learn together and improve programs over time.

Move the mission forward

Be part of the work.

Support patient care, workforce development and African-led research.