Join us in this exploration of learning with our communities as we identify lessons learned and best practices for promoting community health across the country.
From Vision to Impact: Ten Years of Building Together
June 4, 2025
The BUILD Health Challenge® (BUILD) began in 2015 with an interest in understanding how conditions related to where a person... […]
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July 23, 2026
As communities face increasing social, economic, and environmental challenges, now is the time to refocus on practices that can build...
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Investing in Collaborative Approaches to Community Health
October 20, 2025
Over a decade ago, a small group of national and regional funders came together to launch The BUILD Health Challenge®...
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Lessons Learned on Being Bold, Upstream, Integrated, Local, and Data-Driven
October 6, 2025
The BUILD Health Challenge® (BUILD) model rests on five principles foundational for collective impact — being Bold, Upstream, Integrated, Local,...
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Centering Community Voice in Strategic Design
September 17, 2025
In 2021, BUILD launched a Listening Tour, asking current and past BUILD awardees for their insight into BUILD. What the...
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From Vision to Impact: Ten Years of Building Together
June 4, 2025
The BUILD Health Challenge® (BUILD) began in 2015 with an interest in understanding how conditions related to where a person...
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BUILD’s Commitment to Racial Justice
March 4, 2024
This is the final article in our four-part series, “Equity in Action: How Awardee Leadership is Shaping Racial Justice at...
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Opportunities for Impact: Advancing Racial Justice Through The BUILD Health Challenge
January 21, 2024
This article is the third in our four-part series, “Equity in Action: How Awardee Leadership is Shaping Racial Justice at...
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Exploring Pathways to Racial Justice and Equity: Key Themes
December 18, 2023
This article is the second in our four-part series, “Equity in Action: How Awardee Leadership is Shaping Racial Justice at...
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Advancing Racial Justice: A Deep Dive Into Awardee Engagement
December 13, 2023
Over the next few months, we will share a four-part series called “Equity in Action: How Awardee Leadership is Shaping...
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BUILD’s Strategic Plan
November 20, 2023
Since 2015, The BUILD Health Challenge® (BUILD) has partnered with community-centered, cross-sector partnerships to advance health for everyone. After witnessing...
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More than the Sum: How Long-Term Systems Change Unfolds
July 10, 2023
What does long-term systems change look like for partnerships who work together to change the conditions that drive health outcomes?...
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Activities to Strengthen Your Collaborative
June 14, 2023
When applied together, the BUILD principles – Bold, Upstream, Integrated, Local, and Data-Driven – represent a powerful model that has...
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