- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Pfizer Foundation Grantee Afya Research Africa Seeks to Improve “Health and Wealth” of Underserved Communities https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76852?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76852?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76852?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Pfizer Foundation Grantee Afya Research Africa Seeks to Improve “Health and Wealth” of Underserved Communities&body=ESG News from Pfizer https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/76852?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Health & Healthcare](/CSR-News/health-healthcare) # Pfizer Foundation Grantee Afya Research Africa Seeks to Improve “Health and Wealth” of Underserved Communities Nov 22, 2016 12:05 PM ET Campaign: [Pfizer Corporate Responsibility: Individual Voices](/news/campaign/pfizer-corporate-responsibility-individual-voices) ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/videos/thumbnails/205056/thumbnail-205056_0006.png) ▶ Video Sam Gwer is the Executive Director of Afya Research Africa, which operates a network of clinics in Kenya that aim to improve primary care in underserved, rural areas. The organization currently operates 11 clinics in farming and fishing communities, serving 15,000 people. “We have really empowered communities, and they can see value and the need to participate,” Sam explains in this video. “This is empowering because then with this intervention, we’re able to make an impact on health and wealth.” Afya Research Africa is one of 15 organizations that was recently awarded a Pfizer Foundation Global Health Innovation Grant, which aims support organizations and social entrepreneurs that are employing innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery for underserved individuals. Afya Research Africa is using its Global Health Innovation Grant to build four additional clinics in Kenya, increasing access to clinical services and essential products while giving underserved communities a chance to reinvest earnings in their health. Learn more about Pfizer’s Global Health Grants and Investments at . *The Pfizer Foundation is a charitable organization established by Pfizer Inc. It is a separate legal entity from Pfizer Inc. with distinct legal restrictions.* [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/Pfizer_Logo_Color_RGB.png)](/profiles/pfizer) ### More from Pfizer ###### [Pfizer and The Pfizer Foundation Donate $40 Million in Charitable Grants, Expand Product Access and Mobilize Colleagues to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic](/news/pfizer-and-pfizer-foundation-donate-40-million-charitable-grants-expand-product-access-and) Apr 6, 2020 2:55 PM ET ###### [Supporting Rural Communities on International Day of Rural Women and Beyond](/news/supporting-rural-communities-international-day-rural-women-and-beyond) Oct 15, 2019 10:00 AM ET ###### [Pfizer’s Three Virtues Initiative Strives to Transform African American Health and Wellness](/news/pfizers-three-virtues-initiative-strives-transform-african-american-health-and-wellness) Oct 10, 2019 12:40 PM ET ###### [The Pfizer Foundation Announces 20 Grants Focused on Strengthening Health Systems to Combat Infectious Disease](/news/pfizer-foundation-announces-20-grants-focused-strengthening-health-systems-combat-infectious) Aug 20, 2019 12:50 PM ET ###### [Pfizer’s Vaccine Research & Development Program Applies Transformative Science to Help Protect People of All Ages](/news/pfizers-vaccine-research-development-program-applies-transformative-science-help-protect) Aug 6, 2019 11:00 AM ET ###### [Making Strides in the Responsible Manufacturing of Antibiotics](/news/making-strides-responsible-manufacturing-antibiotics) Jul 1, 2019 1:25 PM ET ###### [Unleashing the Power of Our Colleagues Around the World](/news/unleashing-power-our-colleagues-around-world) Jun 27, 2019 1:00 PM ET ###### [Pfizer Utilizes Framework to Enable Quicker, More Effective Response to Major Societal Issues](/news/pfizer-utilizes-framework-enable-quicker-more-effective-response-major-societal-issues) May 13, 2019 12:00 PM ET