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2018-2021, Cohort 3

Universidad del Turabo Health Ambassadors

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This project aims to create a healthy food initiative that is culturally relevant and feasible within the socio-economic and post hurricane conditions of Puerto Rico.

It will feature a multi-pronged approach that includes peer educators (Health Ambassadors), planting sustainable vegetables, and collaborations and training at the local university.

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Team Members
  • Ursula Aragunde-Kohl, PsyD
  • Fernando Janer, ND, MSW
  • Lydael Vega-Otero, MSW

LocationGurabo, Puerto Rico

Focus Areas
  • Food Systems & Nutrition
  • Rural Health
Community Impact
  • A Taste of Freedom: Promoting Nutrition, Gardening, and Self-Care
  • Saborear la libertad: promoviendo nutrición, jardinería y autocuidado
  • Toolkit for Creating Cultures of Health through Healthy and Sustainable Eating

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COHORTS

  • Cohort 1: 2016-2019
  • Cohort 2: 2017-2020
  • Cohort 3: 2018-2021
  • Cohort 4: 2019-2022
  • Cohort 5: 2020-2023

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

SUPPORTED BY

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Support for this program ended October 31, 2023

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