SayPro, in collaboration with the United States Peace Corps, is expanding digital platforms to promote local health and wellness advocacy. Recognizing the growing reliance on technology, SayPro develops mobile apps and online forums that deliver accurate health information and allow community members to share experiences and solutions. These platforms feature educational videos, virtual wellness workshops, appointment booking for clinics, and access to mental health support. Peace Corps volunteers assist with training residents on how to use these platforms effectively. This digital-first approach ensures that even remote or underserved communities can access health resources, reducing barriers related to distance, stigma, or limited clinic capacity, and creating a more connected and informed population focused on proactive wellness.
SayPro ensures these platforms are multilingual, culturally relevant, and accessible to people with disabilities. Content is co-created with local health experts, youth ambassadors, and people with lived experience in the health challenges being addressed. Peace Corps volunteers help moderate forums and gather feedback to continuously improve the platforms’ functionality and relevance. The initiative empowers users not just to consume information but to engage, contribute, and lead. By shifting communities from passive recipients to active participants in their wellness journeys, SayPro fosters a culture of shared responsibility and collective empowerment around health.
Another key component is training local health workers to use digital tools in their outreach and case management efforts. SayPro provides mobile devices and data stipends, along with hands-on technical training. Health workers use apps to track community needs, monitor treatment adherence, and connect clients to additional services. Peace Corps volunteers provide logistical support and help troubleshoot common technical issues. This digital integration enhances efficiency, accountability, and coverage of local health campaigns. SayPro’s approach ensures that health services are not only scalable and sustainable but also data-informed and community-driven.
Sustainability is built through partnerships with tech companies, local governments, and NGOs to support platform maintenance and future development. SayPro works to ensure community ownership of the digital spaces through local moderators and feedback councils. Peace Corps volunteers assist in building local capacity and documenting success stories. Together, SayPro and the Peace Corps are not just delivering services—they’re transforming how communities think about health, empowering them to take control through digital literacy and innovation. This initiative is a bold step toward health equity and digital inclusion in the Global South and beyond.