African Family Holistic Health Organization

Watoto wetu programin affiliation with the multnomah county program healthy birth initiatives, afhho has been assisting black diaspora and african expectant mothers from pregnancy up to 18 months after birth through emotional, social and economic support to their wellbeing. In 2024 alone, we hosted 6 baby showers to a total of approximately 80 expectant mothers, along with diapers, prenatal, child birth classes.

Public health community partnershipafhho focused on reducing adverse circumstances within black african communities in portland, oregon, by examining the social determinants affecting health in focus groups of this population. Partnering with the multnomah county health department and healthshare, afhho conducted a survey of 50 participants, assessing social determinants of health needs alongside demographic factors like health access, education, and food security. The survey revealed significant health disparities, including limited health insurance coverage, lower 1 educational attainment, and food insecurity. Based on these findings, afhho recommended community-based initiatives to promote ged completion, health insurance enrollment, and family strengthening prevention programs. The organization actively engaged the community through a dedicated advisory board and outreach efforts across social media and community events, providing incentives for survey participation. Moving forward, afhho aims to implement ged and health insurance support programs and expand its family-oriented prevention strategies, demonstrating a commitment to addressing health inequities and promoting preventive health within portland's black african communities.