Benefits of joining the Pan American Forum for Action of NCDs

By joining the PAFNCD's, all members are able to increase the impact and innovation of their efforts to prevent chronic disease and promote health.   They will accelerate their engagement with critical stakeholders, develop knowledge of best practices, and build capacity for effective cross-sector partnering.

• Innovation and Impact – Increase the efficiency, scale, and creativity of your efforts by pooling your perspective, resources, and talents with others
• Access – Engage with key players from across sectors and regions on the topics and initiatives that matter most to you
• Knowledge – Learn what works, exchange best practices, stay at the cutting edge of new developments, and discover new opportunities
• Capacity – Receive support in the development of new partnerships and training in effective cross-sector partnering

PAFNCD's members realize they cannot achieve their goals to promote health and prevent chronic diseases by working alone – and that by working cooperatively they can leverage each organization’s unique contributions to achieve greater efficiency, innovation, impact, scale and/or sustainability.

Specifically, working with the PAFNCD's can help:

• Businesses to develop new products and open new markets; reinforce the positive connection between their brand and healthy, active living; reduce risk and avoid future litigation; improve efficiency;  increase employee health and wellness and influence regulatory environments
• Governments to increase the impact of health care programs; use public funds more efficiently; enhance the regulatory environment and policy impact; develop voluntary standards and codes of conduct  and address health risk factors beyond their immediate influence.
• Civil Society to scale up the scope, reach, and impact of their advocacy; increase operational efficiency and access to resources; influence government and corporate policy; and stimulate innovation and build capacity through key relationships.