“Good health systems don’t just deliver services — they make people feel seen, supported, and prepared.”
Global Health Digital Hub
A living home for the people, policies, and programs we draw on to strengthen community health locally and globally — grounded in the Alma-Ata vision of health for all.
From 1978 to today: a timeline of primary health care in motion
The Alma-Ata Declaration set the world's most ambitious vision for primary health care. Trace the milestones, frameworks, and movements that continue to shape Project Heal SBC’s community-first model.
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Choose a focus to see how the Alma-Ata legacy moves across policy, programs, equity, and research.
Four pillars guiding our community work
Our programs translate global health frameworks into Santa Barbara County and beyond — always centered on the people closest to the need.
Community Health Workers
Training, mentoring, and resourcing CHWs as trusted bridges between families and the health system.
Maternal & Child Health
Equity-driven interventions across pregnancy, birth, and the early years — locally and through global pilots.
Disaster & Emergency Response
Preparedness, response, and recovery rooted in community capacity and culturally grounded care.
Health Education & Advocacy
Public health communication, PSAs, and policy literacy that move knowledge into action.
Tools, frameworks, and reading we trust
Curated references that shape our theory of change and program design.
Declaration of Alma-Ata (1978)
The original WHO declaration that named primary health care as the route to health for all.
Read on WHO → FrameworkAstana Declaration (2018)
The 40-year renewal that re-centers primary health care for the SDG era.
Read on WHO → Program guideWHO CHW Guideline
Evidence-based recommendations for designing and supporting community health worker programs.
Open guideline → Project Heal SBCAbout Project Heal SBC
How our mission, model, and team translate this work in Santa Barbara County.
Meet the team →Join the next chapter of community-led global health
Whether you're a partner organization, funder, clinician, student, or neighbor — there's a place for you in this work.
Global Health Digital Hub · Project Heal of Santa Barbara County · Updated April 2026
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