About
The Farmworker Health Community of Practice is designed to empower Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Promotores through a training curriculum focused on the unique challenges faced by farmworkers in the context of climate change. Recognizing the increased health risks associated with environmental factors, this program aims to equip CHWs/Promotores with the knowledge and skills necessary to address these risks and advocate for the wellbeing of farmworkers and their families.
Farmworker Health Community of Practice (CoP) is a collaborative learning environment where CHWs/Promotores exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices for advancing the health of farmworkers and their families. These sessions are specifically tailored for CHWs/Promotores serving farmworkers in California, addressing the unique health, environmental, and labor challenges they encounter in their communities, and equipping them with targeted tools and knowledge to advocate effectively.
Expected Knowledge and Skill Outcomes
After completing the CoP, participants will:
- Understand and be able to communicate health risks faced by farmworkers due to climate change and environmental factors within the communities they serve;
- Gain practical skills in utilizing tools like the Campo-Sano Risk Map App to crowdsource and visualize health and safety issues farmworkers are exposed to;
- Identify specific resources and services available in their region to address health risks posed by climate change; and
- Enhance their collaborative and communication skills by sharing promising practices with peers to strengthen community health initiatives and advocacy efforts.
Session Topics
The Farmworker Health CoP is structured into 7 training sessions, each dedicated to a specific topic:
- Air Quality
- Labor Rights and Extreme Heat
- Mold
- Pesticide Exposure
- Water Quality
- Mental Health
- Campo-Sano Risk Map App
Learn More
To learn more about the CHW/Promotores Training Curriculum, please contact: msparke@ucsc.edu.