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Our Mission

To lead the effort to solve the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls globally. Through investments in evidence-based strategies, we deliver bold new programs and advocate health-promoting policies.

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Our Approach

BWHI brings the challenges and disparities affecting Black women and girls to the forefront of national conversation, integrating science, advocacy, and action to eliminate barriers to wellness.

We Advocate

We Advocate

Advocate for policies that improve health outcomes for Black women and families.

We Educate and Train

We Educate and Train

Educate and train the next generation of leaders who will build the Black women’s health movement.

We Amplify

We Amplify

Amplify the voices of Black women to shift public perception and policies for social change.

We Mobilize and Engage

We Mobilize and Engage

Mobilize and engage women and organizations to pursue greater opportunities for gender and racial justice.

We Promote

We Promote

Promote evidence and practice-based lifestyle change models that provide strategies for individuals and families to address health inequities.

We Synthesize, Translate, and Disseminate

We Synthesize, Translate, and Disseminate

Synthesize, translate and disseminate information and research findings to strengthen the knowledge base on Black women’s health.

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Our goal at the Black Women’s Health Imperative is to lead the effort to solve the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls in the U.S. Your monthly contribution, even just $10, sustains vital programs like “Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life” and supports our mission to solve pressing health issues affecting Black women and girls.

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