About AASDI

Healthier communities are built from within

AASDI is an African-led public health organisation. We combine community trust, professional expertise and rigorous evidence to prevent illness and save lives.

Vision & mission Our values Our leadership team

Our story

Since 2012, working alongside the public

: People reached with health services
: Active health programmes
: Volunteers registered

AASDI began when a group of doctors, nurses and community health workers came together to respond to a local disease outbreak. They saw that the most effective care came from people the community already trusted.

Today we train community health workers, strengthen clinics, run prevention campaigns and support emergency response — always led by local voices and measured by real outcomes.

Our mission

To save lives and improve wellbeing by delivering community-led, evidence-based public health services across Africa.

Our vision

An Africa where every person, in every community, can access the quality healthcare they need to live a healthy life.

Values

The values that guide us

Community first

Communities shape every programme, from the first conversation to the final handover.

Evidence-driven

We follow the science, measure what matters and let results guide our decisions.

Integrity & trust

We are transparent and accountable to the people we serve, our partners and our donors.

Urgency to save lives

When health is at risk, we act quickly, professionally and with compassion.

Our leadership team

Public health professionals, clinicians and community leaders committed to the people we serve.

Board of Trustees

Together, we can save more lives

Volunteer, partner with us, request a programme for your community or give to support life-saving care.

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