HISTORY

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The Black Women's Health Alliance, the new name of the Philadelphia Black Women's Health Project, was established by 100 Philadelphia women who attended the First National Conference on Black Women's Health Issues in Atlanta, Georgia in 1983.

The ladies recognized that the "voices" of African-American women were largely unheard in the Philadelphia health community and mobilized their efforts to establish the Philadelphia Black Women's Health Project as the "voice."

In 2004, the name of the Philadelphia Black Women's Health Project was changed to "Black Women's Health Alliance." The Black Women's Health Alliance continues the legacy as the "voice" of African-American women in the Philadelphia health community.

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Mission

The Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Alliance works to improve health care outcomes and reduce
health disparities for African American and other minority women and their families through advocacy,
education, research and support services.

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Vision

To be the premier advocacy, health education and training organization that serves women of color
and their families, while promoting and supporting their interest, education and training in the health
professions to further reduce health disparities.

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Value Based Principles

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• Diverse and Inclusive

• Empowering and Self-sustaining Approaches

• Ethically and Morally Guided

• Excellence Beyond Expectations

• Responsive to Present and Emerging Needs

• Relentless Resolve to Realize the Elimination of and/or Reduction Of Health Disparities among Women of Color and Their Families

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