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Formerly Minnesota International Health Volunteers
Improving the health of women, children and their communities around the world.
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The Somali Health Care Initiative
The Somali Health Care Initiative works in partnership with Somali community organizations to promote sustainable behavior change among Somali adults and youth. The Initiative uses cross-cutting strategies such as community-based fitness classes, nutrition classes and food demonstrations, and youth-driven outreach to reduce health disparities. A special focus of the Initiative targets youth ages 11-18 and utilizes materials from Media-Smart Youth and Jump Start Teens to teach young Somalis about the importance of eating healthy and being active. The unique structure of the Somali Health Care Initiative means that programs can be modified to promote healthy culturally specific foods and practices and tailored to meet the needs of the Somali community and partner organizations.
SHCI's Young Achievers Program announces the release of their new DVD
Dalmar and Ebla, Karma and Love provides a culturally sensitive introduction to HIV/AIDS and examines the stigma on a Somali Community. To order your copy, click here. Read more.
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The Somali Women's Breast Cancer Project reaches a milestone
In January 2010, the Somali Women's Breast Cancer Project was able to successfully provide direct outreach to 1,000 Somali women across the state through the work of WellShare's Community Health Workers. Read more about this program.
Educating youth about healthy eating
TheSomali Health Care Initiative recently launched a new program that educates youth about healthy eating and exercise. Youth ages 13-18 gather to learn in small groups about culturally appropriate strategies for improving their diet. Learn more.
