It’s a simple, locally led way to learn, act, and pass on what works.
CHE is a practical tool MAI uses to spark wholistic change. Local trainers and volunteers guide bite-size lessons and home practices that strengthen health, livelihoods, relationships, and faith. As people apply what they learn, they share it with others—so knowledge multiplies, dignity grows, and ownership stays with the community.
Neighbors recognize God-given worth, map strengths and issues, and set priorities.
Short, simple lessons (health, livelihood, discipleship) are practiced at home and modeled neighbor-to-neighbor.
Volunteers encourage new groups; tools spread to nearby families and communities.
Teams note what’s adopted, learn from results, and keep improving delivery.
CHE isn’t only about preventing illness, breaking poverty, or starting faith communities—though those often happen. The goal is changed lives and communities: beliefs and behaviors transformed so God’s peace, justice, compassion, righteousness, and abundant life are reflected where people live and serve.
Health & Hygiene
Safe water, sanitation, and preventive practices.
Livelihood & Microenterprise
Skills and small businesses that grow stability.
Leadership Development
Local organizers who mobilize and mentor others.
Family & Youth
Parenting support and age-wise learning.
Discipleship in Everyday Life
Word and deed integrated in practical service.
CHE is one of several tools MAI uses to advance wholistic mission. Explore:
Integral Disciple Making Movement
Health Education Program for Developing Countries
Local trainers and volunteers. MAI offers mentoring and light-touch field support so ownership stays with the community.
Timelines vary by context; many groups see practical change within months, with multiplication continuing over years.
No. Participation is locally led and open to neighbors; details vary by context with respect for local faith and culture.
Training delivery, mentoring, and translation/adaptation that help local leaders replicate proven practices.
Help translate and deliver training; strengthen local capacity.
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