International Institute for Health Promotion

American University  *  Washington D.C

Mission and Strategic Objectives

Mission Statement

The Mission of the International Institute for Health Promotion (IIHP) is to strategically maximize the intellectual resources of select academic institutions, private sector organizations, and informed individuals so as to continually enhance and advance the educational preparation and training of Health Promotion professionals.  The IIHP will accomplish this through the facilitation and development of collaborative educational strategies, focused research and public and private sector initiatives and partnerships.

 

Strategic Objectives

The Membership of the IIHP is dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s Mission through the successful development and implementation of the following five strategic objectives.

 

· To develop and recommend core curricula content for preparation of current and future      health promotion professionals.

· To develop, recommend and offer continuing educational programs for health promotion professionals

· To develop a research agenda along with appropriate methodologies to advance the evidence base of quality Health Promotion programs.

· To develop and coordinate international exchange opportunities for students, faculty, and professionals within the field of Health Promotion.

· To encourage and assist countries and public and private sector organizations in the development and implement health promotion policies and programs.