NATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH PROJECT (NBWHP)

The National Black Women's Health Project is a leading African American health education, research, advocacy and leadership development institution. Founded in 1983 by health activist Byllye Y. Avery, it has been a pioneer in promoting the empowerment of African American women as educated health care consumers and a strong voice for the improved health status of African American women. The organization is gaining the well-earned reputation as the leading force for health for African American women. The National Black Women's Health Project possesses national stature as the only national organization devoted solely to the health of the nation's 19 million Black women and girls.