Confront the Root Causes

Resources

Leveraging Community Information
Exchanges (CIEs) for Equitable and
Inclusive Data: A Vision for the Future

The “Vision for the Future” enriches the CIE Toolkit by detailing how Community Information Exchanges (CIEs) support person-centered multisector data sharing, emphasizing their impact on health and well-being, guiding principles, strategies, and essential infrastructure for successful implementation.

National Association of Community Health Workers

Founded in April 2019, NACHW is a nonprofit organization that brings together Community Health Workers (CHWs) from across the country. Driven by its membership, NACHW focuses on empowering CHWs to advance health equity and social justice in diverse communities.

Rural Community Health Worker Network

Established in 2018, the Rural Community Health Worker Network (RCHWN) focuses on Community Health Workers (CHWs) by providing advocacy, connections, and support throughout their careers. RCHWN promotes CHW development and collaboration through local outreach and national campaigns.

The Social Determinants of Health Framework

This approach addresses oppression by examining its root causes through the lens of justice and community power. It involves acknowledging diverse forms of oppression, prioritizing justice, empowering communities, and understanding intersectionality to dismantle systemic injustice.

Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT)

The TRHT framework promotes healing and actionable change in communities through collaborative, community-led efforts that span across races, generations, and sectors. Collaboration is central to all TRHT initiatives.