WHO WE ARE The Alliance for Health Promotion (A4HP) founded in 1997 at the 4th International Conference on Health Promotion in Jakarta is a coalition of international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO), academic institutions and other Civil Society actors from different sectors committed to Health Promotion. Established in Geneva it is the only NGO grouping fighting for the recognition of the value of local knowledge as a community asset and its integration in development programmes. It is a bridge between grass-roots and international initiatives. The Alliance is in Official Relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and has Consultative Status with ECOSOC. VISSION The Alliance aspires to see empowered individuals and communities with ownership of knowledge and means to better control their health and fully enjoy a healthy life. MISSION The Mission of the Alliance is to strengthen global efforts to improve health by - Bridging the gap between international declaration and local realities, - Catalyzing and galvanizing NGOs health promotion actions and, - Advocating for a holistic approach to health GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - To achieve a positive impact on policy and decision-making at all levels through the empowerment of individuals and communities, - To use efficiently local resources and the local knowledge generated, - To achieve that health promotion be seen as a continuum and as an economic benefit - To advance the need for individuals and communities to take responsibility for their own health, - To achieve a better quality of life and overall well-being through the lifecourse.