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Stay Informed and Connected
Our world is on ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. The best way to overcome these difficult time is to get the right information and stay connected. To help collect and distribute information relavant for our community, ACHI have started a special COVID-19 program. The program includes virtual group sessions as a social support system via Zoom meetings. We have also up to date resources and links to relevant information. To learn more about the special program and join our group, send email to africachi@gmail.com or call (408) 669-1027.

Resources, Programs and Updates
Getting to Zero on HIV/AIDS Infections
HIV/AIDS is another infectious disease killing millions of world wide. Together with our partnering agencies, we are working on the prevention and intervention of HIV infections through fighting stigma, raising awareness, providing free and rapid testing. To serve the underserved African immigrant communities we have translated Information and educational videos into two African languages (Amharic and Tigrinya). Join us on our HIV outreach, education, counseling, and prevention programs.

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Census2020 is Happening Now !!
To Respond today go to:
my2020census.gov or
Call 844-330-2020

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Cultural Competent & Diversity
ACHI leads through unique Services/Programs that are culturally and linguistically sensitive designed specifically for each ethnic group or culture while promoting diversity and equality in all aspects of life regardless of race, gender or belives.

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Information and Referral
ACHI provides individually tailored information, orientation, training, and referral services that allow easy and effective access to new or existing services within the community.

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Connect: Peer to Peer Support
To develop realistic life learning principles through sharing experiences and peer-to-peer empowerment, individuals especially new refugees and immigrants are connected in form of group social support systems.

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Healthy lifestyle: Resources and Prevention
Resources and awareness mechanisms are used for developing early intervention and prevention methods to alleviate chronic illnesses and reduce other social issues within the community such as domestic violence, abuse, homelessness, etc.

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Bridging Gap: Self-sufficiency, Advocacy and Partnership
Build a strong collaboration network and capacity between clients, service providing agencies, and the community at large to help develop a healthy community.

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Welcome to African Community Health Institute (ACHI)

As a nonprofit organization, ACHI is established with the mission and vision to create a social, cultural, and physical environment that promotes health and eliminates health disparities. ACHI's primary goal is to address the unmet social, emotional, and physical health needs of vulnerable African Immigrants and Refugee communities. ACHI embodies a philosophy of community-building across cultures to build both individual and group identity. ACHI strives to address issues of community health as well as physical and mental health. As a volunteer-based organization, ACHI always seeks to work with talented and humanitarian volunteers. Funding for our project activities is still a challenge, and please help us by your generous donations.

Elderly and Mindful Aging Project

Elderly and Mindful Aging Project

Elderly immigrants and refugees, despite their vulnerability to several diseases and other socio-economic issues, are often left out. Our Elderly and Mindful Project entertains various activities pertinent to our elderly immigrants to lead and experience a healthy and independent life. Some of these activities include weekly nutrition and fitness classes, cultural and linguistic appropriate socialization, and free community produce and serenity gardening conducted in partnership with our partner organization.

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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention

We are working with our partner organization to minimize the HIV/AIDS infection within the immigrant community and provide resources for testing, counseling, and support for those who may have tested positive. Join the program and help us eradicate HIV/AIDS worldwide.

Education and Skill development

Education and Skill development

ACHI believes that personal well-being can only be achieved through continuous learning and skill development. ACHI when funds are available, provides several Personal self-development educational and skill development classes, workshops, and resources.

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