What we do
Health Equity & Access to Care

 

Health is shaped long before anyone walks into a hospital. We address the barriers that prevent people, especially women, persons with disabilities, and low-income communities, from accessing quality health information and services.

 

Our work includes:

  • Community health education and awareness campaigns
  • Policy advocacy for equitable healthcare access
  • Disability-inclusive health programming
  • Research on health disparities and social determinants
  • Partnerships with local health institutions

 

We focus on prevention, early intervention, and informed decision-making.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention

 

CRH works to shift harmful norms and reduce violence before it happens. We engage traditional leaders, youth groups, schools, and community influencers to promote accountability and dignity.

 

Our interventions include:

  • Social norms transformation programs
  • Community-led GBV prevention charters
  • Youth advocacy and peer education
  • Gender justice campaigns
  • Referral partnerships for survivors (through specialized organizations)

 

We measure success not just by awareness, but by behavior change.

Disability Inclusion & Empowerment

Persons with disabilities face systemic exclusion in healthcare, education, employment, and community participation. CRH promotes inclusive systems that recognize ability, voice, and leadership.

 

Our work includes:

  • Inclusive policy advocacy
  • Accessibility audits and community sensitization
  • Amplifying voices of persons with disabilities
  • Leadership and empowerment initiatives
  • Disability-responsive program design

 

Inclusion is not an afterthought. It is a deliberate standard.

Environmental Health & Sustainability

Healthy communities depend on healthy environments. We integrate environmental sustainability into public health programming, recognizing the link between climate, food systems, and disease prevention.

 

Our initiatives include:

  • Community environmental awareness programs
  • Tree-planting and green health campaigns
  • Climate-health education
  • Youth environmental leadership engagement
  • Advocacy for sustainable community practices

 

Environmental justice is health justice.

 

Research, Policy & Systems Strengthening

CRH conducts research and generates evidence to inform policy and drive systemic change. We translate community realities into actionable policy recommendations.

 

We engage in:

  • Participatory research
  • Data-driven advocacy
  • Policy dialogues with government stakeholders
  • Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
  • Capacity building for community institutions

 

We believe sustainable impact requires institutional reform, not just temporary interventions.

Women & Youth Empowerment

We support women and young people as agents of change in their communities.

 

Our focus areas include:

  • Leadership development
  • Health literacy programs
  • Economic empowerment linkages
  • Civic engagement training
  • Community dialogue facilitation

 

Empowerment builds resilience. Resilience strengthens communities.

 

 

                                          

      THEORY OF CHANGE 

                                          

 

The Problem

Health inequities, gender-based violence, disability exclusion, and environmental degradation are driven by structural barriers, harmful norms, weak institutions, limited access to information, and poor policy implementation.

 

Our Assumption

When communities are informed, empowered, and included, and when institutions are accountable, sustainable health and social change become possible.

 

Our Strategy

    1. Community Engagement

          Equip women, youth, traditional leaders, and persons with disabilities with knowledge and leadership tools.

    2. Norms & Behavior Change

          Shift harmful beliefs and practices through dialogue, advocacy, and community accountability frameworks.

    3. Inclusive Systems Strengthening

          Promote disability-responsive and gender-sensitive policies and service delivery models.

    4. Evidence & Advocacy

          Use research and data to influence policy decisions and resource allocation.

 

Expected Outcomes

  • Increased health literacy and access to services

  • Reduced tolerance for gender-based violence

  • Greater participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making

  • Stronger environmental health practices

  • Policy reforms that institutionalize inclusion and equity

  • Long-Term Impact

 

Communities where health is protected, dignity is upheld, and systems work for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.

 

    OUR IMPACT    

 

Measuring What Matters

At CRH, impact is not measured by activity alone, but by transformation.

 

Community Transformation

  • Increased awareness of health rights and prevention strategies
  • Adoption of community-led charters promoting dignity and inclusion
  • Strengthened local leadership in health and gender justice

 

Policy Influence

  • Engagement with government stakeholders on inclusive health frameworks

  • Evidence-based recommendations integrated into local development planning

 

Disability Inclusion

  • Increased visibility and participation of persons with disabilities in community platforms
  • Improved awareness of accessibility standards

 

Environmental Outcomes

  • Community-led environmental health initiatives
  • Youth engagement in sustainability practices

 

How We Measure Impact

We use:

  • Baseline and endline assessments
  • Community perception tracking
  • Policy monitoring
  • Participatory evaluation tools
  • Outcome-focused indicators

 

Our commitment: measurable change, not symbolic gestures.