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Alliance for Healthy Communities is a non-governmental organization working to fill these critical gaps in health services, while addressing the root-causes of sub-Saharan Africa’s quality health workforce shortage through capacity building, evaluation and collaborative partnerships.

In 2016, the Alliance for Healthy Communities (AHC) was established to continue the work that was formerly implemented by Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), and Drew Cares International (DCI) in partnership with Rwanda Defense Force and the US Department of Defense in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment as well as implementing other public health and social welfare programs.

AHC strives to achieve a healthier and more equitable world, free of health disparities. Our interventions aim to build local capacity by giving health workforces and communities the tools they need to thrive and create sustainable change.

Our vision is a world where health workforces are empowered to sustainably and equitably improve the health and welfare of their communities.

AHC uses primarily co-creation approaches whereby interventions are designed through needs assessment and with inputs from partners and the communities served. Additionally, all interventions include capacity building and evaluation approaches to ensure transfer of skills to ensure sustainability.
Through capacity building, AHC equips communities to effectively tackle health challenges and improve healthcare outcomes. By focusing on developing the skills and resources of local health workers, AHC works to bridge the gaps in life-saving services caused by a shortage of trained professionals. This approach ensures that vulnerable populations, including mothers and HIV patients, receive critical care while fostering long-term sustainability in healthcare delivery.

AHC Works in all 30 Districts of Rwanda, with our Headquarters located in Kigali-Gasabo

Our Values are: Integrity, Sustainability, Collaboration, Excellence and Innovation.