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

Community partnership
A community-centered initiative supporting health education, trusted dialogue and stronger connections to care.
The program
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
Community priorities and lived experience shape the questions, language and approach.
Culturally relevant information helps make health guidance more useful and actionable.
Collaborative relationships can help people navigate screening, prevention and care.
Community and clinical partners learn together and improve programs over time.
Move the mission forward
Support patient care, workforce development and African-led research.