We began as “SAAF CAMP” (Suriname American Athletics (Arts) Foundation), an international NGO abroad and a 501c3 nationally. From onset, the goal has always been to contribute towards helping people live healthier lives. And, more specifically, prevent them from getting Non Communicable Diseases. Throughout our history, we have always coined the phrase of “Celebrate Health”. As it was our daily mantra within our foundation and the very fabric of what our thousands of graduates embraced during their personal journeys to a healthier life.
At the 2011 United Nations Global Summit in NYC, SAAF CAMP was recognized as a world class (arguably world’s best) Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) prevention/health and wellness/weight loss program. Celebrate Health is a SAAF CAMP anchored health awareness and condition prevention campaign.
Call To Action
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the world’s leading cause of premature death. More than 60% of the population either have or are at risk of premature demise due to heart conditions, cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, strokes … the list goes on. NCDs share a common denominator of poor dietary habits and lack of physical activity. Additionally, NCDs are a common factor within those dying with Covid-19.
Over the past decade, SAAF CAMP has demonstrated the highest success rate on a global scale of lowering the risk factor of NCDs within it’s health and wellness programs.
When people are sick, prone to illness and trying to manage an existing condition, it methodically derails them as individuals. Their immediate families are impacted dramatically, emotionally, mentally and financially. Their work environment is impacted as well via lack of production and excessive sick days utilized. In short, NCDs are hacking away at the general population’s ability to thrive and are essentially contributing rapidly towards their demise. While the people affected directly are suffering with management, the municipality is absorbing the backlash across the board. NCDs bankrupt individuals, families and governments.
Celebrate Health is focused on and highly successful with it’s efforts of prevention. During the execution of those efforts via health and wellness programs, graduates are well tooled and equipped. They achieve and sustain over the long term optimal health: physically, mentally, emotionally and economically.
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