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Advancing Participatory Care for LEP, Migrant, and Refugee Communities
Abstract
iSpeakHealth is a global health advocacy initiative aimed at improving health equity for people with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), including migrants, refugees, and displaced populations. This campaign addresses critical disparities in health literacy, communication access, and culturally responsive care. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 4 (Quality Education), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), iSpeakHealth seeks to dismantle language barriers that contribute to adverse health outcomes.
The campaign educates the public and professionals through multilingual social media outreach, community workshops, and digital storytelling. It equips healthcare workers, educators, and community advocates with training modules on linguistic justice, health communication, and interpreter integration. Strategic partnerships extend beyond nursing to include immigrant advocacy groups, technology developers, educators, and policymakers.
Campaign effectiveness will be monitored through metrics such as outreach reach, pre/post training assessments, and feedback from LEP communities. Ultimately, iSpeakHealth reframes language access not as a compliance issue, but as a human right and cornerstone of safe, equitable healthcare.
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Text-based Document, Audio Recording
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Keywords:
Global Health Advocacy, Migrant and Refugee Health
Recommended Citation
Maxie, Emilie A., "iSpeakHealth – Health as a Second Language Advocacy Plan" (2025). Global Advocacy. 11.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/ga_series/11
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