DGaussoin

Strengthen the capacity of communities to shift power relations and advocate for policy and systems changes to create healthy and just communities.

Every New Mexican should have the opportunity to lead a healthy life, to live in neighborhoods where our children and families can thrive and to be able to have a say in the decisions that impact their communities and their lives.

Too many New Mexicans live in neighborhoods where the air is dangerous to breath, water is dangerous to drink, the quality of education is poor, there is no healthy food nearby, and people live in isolation from one another.

Many communities of color in New Mexico have lived in substandard conditions for years due to colonization and systemic racism. Yet, we shouldn’t stand idly by and accept this status quo condition. Everyone should have the same opportunities to lead a better life. A better life could mean many things including a living wage, life affirming education, affordable housing and convenient transportation, to name a few.

The New Mexico Health Equity Partnership (HEP) focuses on building the organizational and community infrastructure necessary to improve the living conditions in our communities.

HEP is the glue that brings people, community organizations and decision makers together to improve living conditions for historically impoverished communities. We are the coach, cheerleader, connector, mentor and project manager that make healthy communities possible in New Mexico.

We build infrastructure through trainings, coaching and by sharing tools that allow both residents and community groups to hold policymakers accountable. We help elevate the community’s voice so residents can be the drivers of change.

Every New Mexican has the opportunity to succeed and live a healthy life that includes quality education, nutrition, safety, transportation, etc. The community is fully engaged in ensuring good living conditions and has a say in higher-level policy decisions that impact their day-to-day lives.
more information at - www.nmhep.org