named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Beware, Machismo Kills! Campaign
Annual campaign combating gender-based violence, particularly during periods of political tension and rollback of women's rights.
Food, Justice, and Health Project
Initiative promoting food sovereignty, sustainable nutrition, and awareness of the climate crisis through community gardening and education.
International School of Popular Education in Health (Escuela)
Annual training program that builds community health leadership and participatory strategies, bringing together participants from across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Spanish Course for Haitian Women
Language and integration program in Santiago that supports Haitian migrant women through Spanish instruction and community building.
Water Justice Forum
Regional initiative highlighting the impact of extractive industries on community health and advocating for environmental justice.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Advancing food sovereignty and community gardening in ChileSupports food sovereignty and community gardening initiatives in Chile as part of broader efforts to strengthen local food systems and sustainable nutrition.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Beware, Machismo Kills! Campaign against gender-based violenceConducts the annual "Beware, Machismo Kills!" campaign, now in its 19th iteration, to combat gender-based violence through public education and advocacy.
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Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
- Food, Justice, and Health project implementationImplements the Food, Justice, and Health project in Chile to raise awareness about the food system and climate crisis, build community capacity for sustainable nutrition, and defend the right to food.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding EPES initiatives in ChileFacilitates tax-deductible donations from U.S. supporters to fund the work of EPES in Chile, a partner organization advancing health, food sovereignty, and social justice.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Humanitarian aid initiatives for migrants on Chile’s northern borderPartners with the Assembly of Migrants and Pro-Migrants of Tarapacá to develop and implement humanitarian aid initiatives for migrants in northern Chile.
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Women's Wellness and Empowerment Programs 1 activity
- Programs for older women’s health and safetyProvides programs addressing the health and safety needs of older women in Chile, including protection from violence and workshops on self-care, digital technology, active aging, and visual health in Concepción and Santiago.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Spanish language courses for Haitian women in SantiagoConducts Spanish as a second language courses for Haitian women in Santiago to support migrant integration and empowerment.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Workshops on rights, health, and empowerment for Haitian women in SantiagoSupports programs in Santiago, Chile that provide Haitian women with workshops focused on rights, health, and empowerment to promote integration and well-being.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Development and field-testing of "De la Semilla al Plato" educational board gameDeveloped and field-tested a Spanish-language educational board game titled "De la Semilla al Plato" ("From Seed to Your Plate") for use by health and educational professionals, community members, and students to promote food sovereignty and health education.
- International School of Popular Education in HealthOperates the International School of Popular Education in Health (Escuela), which builds capacity among health and community professionals, with influence extending beyond Chile to Latin America and the Caribbean.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants$139K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$191K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$175K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
Cash$17K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$17K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -32.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CHRISTINA MILLS — PRESIDENT
- REBECCA PATTERSO KOHLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Assembly of Migrants and Pro-Migrants of Tarapacá Partner — Collaborates to develop humanitarian aid initiatives for migrants on Chile’s northern border.
- Assembly of Migrants and Pro-Migrants of Tarapacá Partner — Partnered to develop humanitarian aid initiatives for migrants on Chile’s northern border.
- ELCA AMMPARO Network Partner — Collaborated with the ELCA AMMPARO Network on the 10th anniversary celebration and strategic planning.
- EPES Partner — Collaborates with EPES to support empowerment programs for Haitian women in Santiago, Chile.
- EPES Foundation Partner — Primary implementing partner in Chile; AHA supports its community-based public health initiatives through funding and donor communication.
- Educación Popular En Salud (EPES) Partner — North American counterpart organization that supports EPES's community-based public health initiatives in Chile.
- Education Popular en Salud (EPES) Foundation Partner — Collaborated with EPES Foundation to develop and distribute the educational board game "De la semilla al plato."
- Hesperian Health Guides Partner — Advisory board member affiliated with Hesperian Health Guides, suggesting a collaborative relationship in public health education.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Led Development Modelmethodology: community-led developmentBy providing financial, educational, and technical support directly to communities, we enable them to drive their own health improvements, because local ownership leads to more sustainable and culturally appropriate solutions.
- Culturally Grounded Outreachmethodology: culturally_sensitive_outreachBy delivering workshops in Haitian Creole and Spanish that are culturally resonant, we build trust and improve access to health services and rights, because linguistic and cultural alignment increases engagement and reduces barriers for marginalized populations.
- Donor-Bridge Funding Modelmethodology: donor-bridge_modelBy channeling U.S. donations directly to grassroots partners like EPES in Chile, we ensure immediate, flexible funding and sustained communication, because reducing financial intermediaries strengthens local autonomy and program responsiveness.
- Integrated Practice-and-Policy Approachmethodology: integrated practice-and-policy approachBy addressing immediate community needs while simultaneously advocating for systemic policy change, we produce both short-term relief and long-term structural impact, because sustainable health justice requires transformation at multiple levels.
- Popular Education for Critical Consciousnessmethodology: critical_consciousness_educationBy using participatory education methods — such as conversation-sparking board games and culturally grounded workshops — we foster critical analysis of structural determinants of health, because awareness of political, economic, and social root causes drives collective action and empowerment.