Binational Promotoras Program
Promotoras/es (outreach workers) provide outreach and education to members of their community. Often their training is on-the-job, not formal, and in many cases they are volunteers. Promotoras/as are an integral part in linking underserved populations to existing resources and services. Promotoras/es play key liaison and educator roles among agricultural workers in particular, and their familiarity with binational health issues in the context of migration is imperative. The HIA promotoras/es program has two components: promotoras/es training manuals on migration and health, and promotoras/es exchanges and binational conference.
Binational Health Week
This year, the Ninth BHW will take place October 3-15, 2009 in 40 states in the U.S. and 3 provinces in Canada, with the participation of the consular networks of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Additionally, during BHW five national campaigns will be implemented to promote awareness among the underserved Latino community on H1N1 Influenza, Prevention of Addictions, Nutrition, Prevention of Strokes, and Living Green.
More information about BHW events