Advocacy

Advocacy plays an essential role in shaping public health. All individuals, even those outside of the public health sector, can advocate for health policy decisions and influence issues related to public health as “context experts,” sharing their experiences to encourage improved policies. Recognizing the important role they play in influencing decision makers, Challenge project teams are advocating for public health in their own unique ways. From the development of food policy councils and community advisory boards that work with local governments, to building relationships with powerful institutions within their communities, our 20 project teams are actively working to help change policies related to accessing food and health services.

From our Communities4Health blog: 

• The Importance of Post-Election Advocacy in Public Health
• A Conversation on Public Health Advocacy with Sarah de Guia

Additional resources on how you can advocate for public health: 

• Legal & Policy Strategies for Health Care & Food System Partners
• The State Of Mental Health In America
• U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form
• Native Land Map
• Post-Election Round-Up: What the 2020 Election Means for Public Health
• Equitable Enforcement of Pandemic-Related Public Health Laws: Strategies for Achieving Racial and Health Justice
• Racial Equity in Public Policy
• Equity in Our Food System
• 10 Priorities for Advancing Racial Equity Through the American Rescue Plan: A Guide for City and County Policymakers
• Edition 2 Published: Nutrition in Food Banking Toolkit
• Assessing Readiness and Creating Value Through Food Bank – Health Care Partnerships