NYC Asian Pacific American Community Health Leadership Institute
The Asian Pacific American Community Health Leadership Institute (APACHLI) is an innovative program addressing diverse health issues for Asian American and Pacific Islander populations in New York City through culturally tailored training, capacity building, leadership development and policy advocacy. This program is co-sponsored by the NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (CSAAH) and the Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL).
The dates for the 2007 APACHLI are September 26-28, 2007.
Benefits of participating in the APAHLAI Fellowship Program
- Join a growing movement of community leaders working to advocate for Asian American and Pacific Islander health issues, particularly in the areas of tobacco control, cardiovascular health (including food policy and active living), and health access
- Develop leadership and advocacy skills essential to mobilizing communities around health and social justice issues
- Develop a network of peers and mentors to support your community work
- Increase your knowledge of important health and social justice issues impacting Asian Pacific American communities in NYC and across the U.S.