"Since Promotores(as) are farmworkers themselves, they are in a position to learn about health and pass it directly to other farmworkers for everyone's benefit."-Robert Petrea, Extension Specialist, Agricultural Safety and Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Migrant Health Promotion's approach to improving health is to support community members — Promotores and Promotoras — who educate and advocate for change. These Promotores(as) are bridges between their communities and clinics, service providers and policymakers. They stand between two worlds and make the connections that reach people and change community health.
Promotores(as) produce results because they are:
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Culturally competent - successfully addressing cultural differences that inhibit access to health care and information
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Accessible - living and working with the people they serve
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Expert - knowing intimately the strengths and challenges of their community and which strategies will work best
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Sustainable - serving as a resource to their communities over the long term
For examples of Migrant Health Promotion's impact on community health, view Program Results.
For more information about Migrant Health Promotion's approach, view Our Philosophy.