Who We Are

AHEAD, Inc.,  an acronym for Adventures in Health, Education, and Agricultural Development, Incorporated, was founded in 1981 to provide hands-on, people-to-people assistance to underserved rural communities to combat malnutrition, disease, poverty, technological deprivation and other conditions that have an adverse impact on the health and welfare of people.

Our History

In 1974, Dr. & Mrs. Williams took their four small children to live in Tanzania. After working in Africa as a pediatrician for two-and-a-half years and witnessing the deprivation and suffering of children dying from preventable diseases, the Williams' family was prompted to dedicate their lives to this rewarding cause.

Several times a year, they travel to Africa along with a dedicated group of volunteers to work on health and development projects in rural communities. The experience proves rewarding for not only the villagers, but the volunteers as well.

Only through the continued efforts of volunteers and generous donations has AHEAD been able to continue these very important life-sustaining endeavors.

Our Mission

AHEAD's mission is to work with underserved communities in developing countries to improve the quality of life by implementing programs that lead to self-sufficiency and self-reliance.

Our Goals

1. To reduce and eliminate disease and premature death.
2. To cultivate and advance healthy living.
3. To foster sustainable environmental activities.

Our Approach

AHEAD gives priority to child survival and safe motherhood programs, which focus on:

• HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
• Pre and Post Natal Care
• Family Planning
• Immunizations
• Growth Monitoring and Nutritional Interventions
• Youth Development
• Education
• Vocational and Life Skills
• Environmental Initiatives

Our Services

Since 1985, award-winning AHEAD, Inc. has quietly and effectively worked in the most distressed rural areas of Africa providing child health, family health and nutrition services; health facilities construction and renovation; health technology, equipment and training; adolescent education; peer counseling; and, HIV/AIDS prevention and care. AHEAD's year-round program efforts have saved the lives of thousands of children and families who do not otherwise have access to basic immunization and health services. AHEAD maintains a full-time staff which has been supplemented each summer with a team of American and international volunteers who work side by side with their African brothers and sisters to accomplish remarkable results.

Our Locations

A non-profit and non-governmental organization based in Rockville, Maryland with affiliates in Tanzania, The Gambia and Bermuda.

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