African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry

AFRICAN AMERICANS REACH AND TEACH HEALTH (AARTH) is a faith-based capacity building nonprofit organization established to respond to HIV/AIDS and other major health issues affecting people of African descent.

AARTH Ministry was established in September 2002 to help bridge the gap in health disparities by providing social/behavioral health education and training capacity building services to faith, health and social service institutions that serve people of African descent. AARTH works through collaborative partnerships with churches/mosques, faith and community-based organizations, health and social service providers, and government agencies.

IN OUR VISION WE SEE African Americans living healthier and longer lives supported by thriving self-sustaining and culturally centered community-based health networks. We see

adults and youth making informed decisions about their health and sexual practices. We see individuals using their abilities to serve each other and participate in legislative processes that

determine health care policies and funding.

AARTH’S MISSION IS to increase the capacity of faith and health institutions to provide wellness and community care systems for people of African descent.