Action 4 Humanity Development Foundation

As part of our ongoing work to strengthen vaccine awareness in East African communities across Canada with support from the Public Health Agency of Canada Action 4 Humanity Development Foundation hosted a Community Vaccine Learning Circle in partnership with AIMGA.

International medical graduates working as vaccine navigators in Calgary shared their experiences from their home countries and discussed how those lessons guide their work within the Canadian vaccine system.

The group highlighted several real challenges affecting vaccine education, including limited health education, low English proficiency, cultural and language barriers, trust issues, and the lack of a centralized health information system.

Participants also brought forward practical solutions: offering mobile vaccine information services, providing more health information at newcomer arrival points, integrating vaccine education into immigration services, and using a multi-layered approach to reach diverse communities.

Many participants expressed appreciation for the work Action 4 Humanity and AIMGA are doing, especially in providing accurate, culturally appropriate, and multilingual vaccine information. They shared how this has helped many community members make informed decisions about their health.

What made this Learning Circle unique was the warm, culturally grounded discussion style. People felt comfortable, listened to, and able to share openly—creating a space for real learning and community connection.Public Health Agency of CanadaSouth Sudanese Community Association in Panhandle RegionSomali Canadian Society Of Calgary

Action 4 Humanity Development Foundation proudly participated in the Primary Care Networks’ Community Resource Fair at Sunridge Mall on October 15, showcasing our unwavering commitment to community health and education.

Our team presented vaccine and health education resources, including our multilingual AI chatbot, which impressed attendees with its ability to provide accessible and trusted health information in multiple languages.

We were deeply encouraged by the overwhelming appreciation and positive feedback from participants who valued our innovative approach to health communication and community engagement. 🙌

This event was a powerful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and inspire collective action toward a healthier future.
A heartfelt thank you to Mosaic Clinic for organizing such an impactful and inclusive event that united community partners to share knowledge and resources.

Great opportunity