The current global public health emergencies have highlighted the urgency and importance of HEART FIRST AID AFRICA's mission and goals, necessitating a greater need for health education, health promotion, and disease prevention measures in health-deprived communities.
With full commitment to our mission, we have dedicated both our time and resources to ensure the success of our health projects without seeking outside donations or contributions. As we look to the future and expansion of our services, we invite you to join us on our mission to improve public health conditions in the African communities we serve. It is our belief that a collective commitment to the well-being of these communities will ensure a lasting change. We would be honored to have your support toward our health campaigns and mission.
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Any donations made are tax-deductible as Heart First Aid is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Underserved communities often face the challenge of difficult-to-access healthcare due to a variety of barriers that contribute to its inaccessibility. Unfortunately, this contributes to the poor health of the affected individuals left without aid. Often, individuals and families in these communities may not have the fiscal or physical resources to receive proper healthcare. Some cultural traditions discourage the solicitation of current day medical care. Additionally, many areas struggle with limited resources in these areas or even an unwillingness of the providers to travel to these remote areas, which prevents hands-on healthcare from aiding these communities. Finally, there are individuals in these underserved communities who do not understand the importance of preventive care due to limited access to information and education. Many communities and individuals struggle daily without proper healthcare. We can start changing this reality today. #KnowYourNumbers
We travel to rural communities and educate people on health promotion and disease prevention measures to ensure proper health surveillance. We aspire to equip communities with the knowledge and tools necessary that will aid in the prevention and reduction of mortality and morbidity incidents caused by health and first aid emergencies. Additionally, we work closely with local authorities to ensure that their services are tailored to the needs of their communities.
We teach community members how to recognize warning signs and symptoms, along with how to provide basic, safe, and effective first aid care for common and major health emergencies through our free training and development programs.
To collaborate with government agencies and other nonprofit organizations; to influence attitudes and behaviors that will aid in the prevention and reduction of mortality and morbidity in incidents related to health and first aid emergencies.