Health Enrichment Literacy Program (HELP)
Health Enrichment Literacy Program
Today, nearly 18,000 children under the age of five die from largely preventable causes such as diarrhea, malaria, and pneumonia. For more than 34 years, Concern has been at the forefront of combating these tragedies through standard-setting programs that strengthen local health systems and provide essential nutrition support and education to the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Concern Mission focuses on improving child and maternal health by promoting effective health and nutrition practices and preventing the leading causes of disease. With the support of our partners — The Presbyterian Hospital and Atrium Carolina Medical Center — and our generous donors, we take responsibility for ensuring that people in local African communities have access to quality healthcare and essential medical supplies.
Our volunteer nurses provide immediate care on the ground, while our preventative efforts include distributing mosquito nets, providing clean water, and improving sanitation in areas most in need across Africa.
Alternative Community Health Care
Concern Mission Health Enrichment Literacy Program (HELP) exists to improve the health environments of the less fortunate people, especially the innocent children, and communities we serve. We work with local health centers, churches, schools, and families; encouraging, maintaining, and strengthening relationships through workshops, counseling, and publication on the basis of sound health and meaningful life in Christ, that help make the concept of life appreciative.
Supporting Community Health Worldwide
Concern Mission International works in collaboration with the Presbyterian Hospital and the Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte North Carolina Health programs in helping to improve a healthy community by conducting quarterly high blood pressure and sugar screening, Through our collaborations with these trained health professionals, our health and nutrition programs, have been helpful to thousands of adults, especially for people with one or more chronic health conditions.
Partnership with Presbyterian Hospital
Community Blood Screening Initiative
Nearly 50% of adults worldwide have high blood pressure, a condition that significantly increases the risk of serious health problems such as stroke and heart attack. The likelihood of developing high blood pressure rises with age and is further influenced by poor dietary habits.
In partnership with Presbyterian Hospital, our Health Enrichment Literacy Program (HELP) conducts community blood pressure and blood sugar screenings three times each year throughout the Charlotte communities in North Carolina, USA. These screenings aim to raise awareness, promote early detection, and encourage healthier lifestyles among community members (Read More)....
Concern Mission in partnership with Local HealthCenters and Professionals in Africa
Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure in the world, affecting about 46% of adults, a World Health Organization (WHO) study has found. It blamed increasing urbanization and unhealthy lifestyles for the rise in cases. The global average for the number of people suffering from the condition was about 40%,
We Conduct periodic community High Blood screenings to help alleviate some of the health problems and challenges facing the poor and needy people.
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Quarterly Health Screening in Charlotte, NC with Presbyterian Health
Social Impact and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Concern Mission International
To see information related to Advocate Health (of which Concern Mission is a part) efforts in around the world, including Africa and Asia the Concern Mission Impact Report is also available
At Concern Mission International, we believe that our ability to serve poor, needy, and suffering individuals in our communities is strengthened when we ensure that gifts and donations directly benefit those same communities. Health equity is central to this mission — it is not just one of our priorities, but an essential part of who we are and what we do as an organization.
We see it as our responsibility to lead efforts to eliminate health inequities for people everywhere — across all identities, backgrounds, and cultures. We strive to work as partners, allies, and teammates in environments where everyone feels respected, appreciated, and valued for who they are.
We invite you to read our Impact Report to learn more about how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion form the core of our values and guide everything we do.
Collaborating with Local and International
Community Health System
Local and national health systems are the main sources for two important nutrition
services: treating acute malnutrition and providing key nutrient supplements for women in children. Health workers are also key players in both promoting overall healthy habits and responding to emergencies.
Beyond clinics and hospitals, community healthcare workers and volunteers are essential — especially in rural areas where the closest facility could be a days-long journey. Concern Mission’s role is to build the skills and capacities of hospital and clinic staff, as well as those of community workers and volunteers. We also work on finding sustainable processes that allow lifesaving interventions to be delivered via governments and communities, at local and national levels.
Clean Well Project in Dolo Town, Liberia
About 40.32% of the rural population in Liberia lacks access to clean water, while 94.1% lacks proper sanitation.
We aim to rehabilitate old water projects that were destroyed or have broken down since the war. In addition, we work closely with communities—training them in safe hygiene practices and empowering them to maintain their own water and sanitation systems for the long term.
So far, we have sponsored and drilled 15 boreholes (wells) to provide safe and clean drinking water for communities across Liberia. [Read More]
Kingstone Well Water Project in Uganda
Bring Hope to the Kingstone Orphanage in Uganda
Imagine a child waking up every day without access to clean water — walking miles just for a single bucket. Together, we can change that story.
We’re raising funds to drill a new borehole (well) for the Kingstone Orphanage Project in Uganda.Each borehole costs between UGX 20–25 million (about $5,300 USD), according to the contractor’s estimate.
Your support can give innocent orphaned children the gift of safe, clean, life-sustaining water — a gift that means health, dignity, and hope for the future.
🌍 Join us. Partner with compassion. Help us bring clean water and brighter tomorrows to these children.
" By Donating a little gift from your Heart to help Concern Mission, You will be Investing in Global Healthcare and Nutritional Programs in Improving the Quality of Lives of Thousands of Poor and Less Fortunate children "
Hunger doesn’t happen in isolation. Many of the causes of malnutrition and other health issues cut across sectors. Integrated programs streamline our efforts, as well as those of communities and governments. Sharing resources through joint planning and coordination means we’re able to do more with less while maintaining effectiveness.
Our health and nutrition work often involves projects that combine one or more of the following areas of focus: Agriculture and climate response, maternal and child health, water, sanitation, and hygiene, education, and livelihoods.
Concern Mission International is Helping to Increase the Approach to Quality Medicines Worldwide
Concern Mission’s Health Enrichment Literacy Program (HELP) has distributed over 3,000 shipments with a total value of more than $10 millions worth of medicines and medical supplies in 13 countries over the last 22 years. In partnership with leading Medical Centers, companies, and trusted local partners on the ground, we are delivering medicine free of charge to the most vulnerable people around the world, especially in countries where the needs are desperately pressing.
Concern Mission’s Role in National and
International Health care
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Upgrades Existing Medical Clinics and Hospitals Medicine
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Establishes New Medical Clinics
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Donates Medical Supplies
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Donates Medical Equipment
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Help training Medical Staff and Health Caregivers
Despite this declaration, half the world lacks access to essential health
services, and 100 million people are pushed to extreme poverty because
of health expenses. Accessible and affordable healthcare is the
foundation to break the cycle of poverty. A healthy population transforms
into a productive society that can realize its aspirations.
High Heart Blood Pressure Screening for Life
Concern Mission’s High Blood Pressure screening project aims to
improve the lives of poor people. By supporting and partnering
with other humanitarian organizations to offer free blood pressure
screenings. In addition to having blood pressure checked, our team gives
a tracking card to help keep up with your numbers plus education about
what the numbers mean and ways to control hypertension.
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Services Provided through Community Screening
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Exams and tests for Hypertension
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Donates Manuel BP instruments
Advocating for Health Equity Everywhere
You can make a difference in someone’s life by donating to the Health Enrichment Literacy Program. Take part in our fight and efforts to stop the suffering of millions of people due to poor health and high rates of poverty, especially among the less fortunate women and children.
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Local Health Caregiver
Our donations aim to increase access to medicine and medical supplies for those who cannot afford them.
Concern Mission International donations also give our health partners and their local facilities the opportunity to allocate their limited funding to meet other critical needs in helping the poor, sick, and needy people within their communities.
Remember, a little gift or donation can make a big difference. We can all help to protect lives, support the strength of local communities, and make our dying and challenging world a better place for everyone to live and survive, by mobilizing, networking, and working in partnership to support the poor and needy and people who are most at risk and affected by natural disaster, crisis and epidemics.