Grameen Promotoras envisions a world where access to high-quality, affordable and comprehensive healthcare is a reality for all people. Our mission is to provide women from underserved communities with a health promotion and empowerment program that utilizes a community health worker model to create healthier lives.
Learn more about Grameen Promotoras and their work to support health access for women.
Who We Are
Launched in September 2016, our community health program, Grameen Promotoras, aims to improve the health and well-being of low-income, primarily women of color, by using a community health worker approach in a non-clinical setting. Our community health worker program currently operates in the following Grameen America locations: New York (Bronx, Jackson Heights, Jamaica/LIC, Woodside, Upper Manhattan/Inwood ) Charlotte, N.C., Connecticut, and Los Angeles (Pico Union) with further expansion to the greater LA area coming in mid-2024.
The Need
Hard-working women in low-income immigrant communities confront significant challenges in their ability to access healthcare and resources. Healthcare is a human right, and contending with health disparities is of critical importance in moving toward living in a just society. The need for health education and services is critical as low-income women of color and immigrant communities are disproportionately impacted by chronic health conditions, like asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Our Program
Bridging the gap between health and financial security.
As part of the Promotoras program, community health workers, known as Promotoras, specialize in delivering health-related workshops at select weekly Grameen America Center Meetings. Additionally, Promotoras work directly with participating members to create individualized health plans, make referrals to local providers, and help with healthcare system navigation.
Basic Health Screenings
Promotoras provide access to the ADA Diabetes Type 2 Risk Assessment, blood pressure monitoring and sugar level (HbA1c) testing.
Health Conversation Workshops
Through educational workshops delivered in the weekly center meetings, the community health workers increase members’ knowledge and awareness of health-related topics, such as women’s health, nutrition, health literacy, physical activity, and disease management.
Health System Navigation & Referrals
Promotoras provide assistance in identifying and utilizing existing community resources such as low-cost or free preventive care options, including primary care, dental and vision services, cancer screenings, and social services.
Our Impact
In 2023 , the Promotoras program had the following impact
34,797
Participants
19,475
Women requesting Community Health Worker support for additional system navigation
12,401
Educational Workshops Delivered
6,557
Facebook Users Engaged in Groups
6,187
ADA Type 2 Risk Assessments Completed
400
HbA1c Tests Completed
