Our Commitment
Supporting pandemic recovery, strengthening public health, and building resilient communities for us all
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We Envision a Healthier, Safer, and More Equitable Future for All.
Who We Are
We are a public health charity, and independent non-governmental organization, supporting and implementing evidence-based and equity-driven research, practice, and policy initiatives that have an immediate impact on the health of people in British Columbia.
What We Do
We bring together philanthropy, funding, partnerships, engagement, and advocacy to advance programs and projects grounded in BC’s public health priorities and most pressing public health needs. We work in partnership with, but distinct from, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), as well as the broader public health sector and communities in BC, to improve population health.
Our Priority Areas
Message from Our Executive Director
“The last few years have proven how important it is to invest in public health. Historically underfunded and underrepresented, it is our responsibility to address gaps in public health, to help create a proactive, preventative, and well-funded approach for the safety and wellbeing of our communities. We make a positive impact by supporting and implementing initiatives that reduce harms, address threats, promote health, and drive innovation to address inequities and improve population health for all in BC. We put the healthy human at the centre of all we do because we believe in a future where everyone has access to fair opportunities to achieve good health outcomes. I thank you for your interest in what we do, and I hope you will join us in aspiring to our vision of a healthier, safer, and more equitable future for all.”
– Kristy Kerr, BSc, MPH-HP
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Our Story: Driving Positive Change for the Mental Well-being of Children and Youth
The first week of May is Mental Health Week in Canada; a time to raise awareness of, and advocate for, mental health. This year’s theme was ‘My Story,’ the aim of which was to amplify voices, share experiences, make connections, and ultimately help people who may feel alone in their own story to recognize themselves …
SPEAK to Us: Help Improve the Health of Your Community
You are invited to participate in SPEAK 3, the latest population health survey for British Columbians. We want to know how you’re doing. You’ll be asked questions such as: How is your health and mental wellbeing? Do you feel connected to your community? Are your healthcare needs being met? Our Foundation is pleased to have …
Newsletter
Newsletter #42: April 2023
Researchers Examine Vaccine Confidence and Hesitancy in Healthcare Settings in Northern BC, We’re Growing Our Team, #PublicHealthMatters, and more in our April newsletter!
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We acknowledge and show gratitude that we are able to work, live, and play on the traditional and unceded lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lo and SəÌílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations, and that our work humbly extends to all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people across what we call British Columbia. We make our commitment to continue on our path of learning and reconciliation and where welcomed to do so, to work with communities to support undoing inequities that have harmed and continue to harm Indigenous people across the stolen and colonized lands of Turtle Island, or what we now call Canada.