2026

Destination Abidjan

A multi-day cultural public health immersion experience in Cote d’Ivoire. Not tourism. A laboratory for innovation.

The Experience

What Is Destination Abidjan?

Destination Abidjan is a multi-day cultural public health immersion that brings together healthcare professionals, educators, students, community leaders, cultural practitioners, diaspora partners, donors, and sponsors in Côte d’Ivoire.

This is not a conference. It is a hands-on, community-embedded experience designed to build the relationships, knowledge, and cultural humility needed to transform global health from the ground up.

Abidjan 2026 cultural public health immersion experience by Hava Institute in Côte d’Ivoire

Who Should Attend

Built for Change-Makers

Destination Abidjan brings together diverse stakeholders united by a commitment to health equity.

Built for Change-Makers

Destination Abidjan brings together diverse stakeholders united by a commitment to health equity.

Students

Public health and medical students seeking field-based immersion experiences.

Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals seeking cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Cultural Practitioners

Artists, performers, and cultural leaders bridging art and health activation.

Diaspora Partners

Members of the African diaspora reconnecting with health solutions rooted in culture.

Donors & Sponsors

Funders looking for high-impact, culturally grounded investment opportunities.

Educators

Teachers interested in culture-centered approaches to public health and community engagement.

Community Leaders

Community organizers working to strengthen health outcomes through local engagement.

Program Tracks

Focus Areas

CHW Capacity Building

Strengthening community health worker networks through hands-on training, mentorship, and cross-border knowledge exchange.

Maternal & Child Health

Building trust in maternal health services through culturally grounded outreach and community-led prevention strategies.

Cultural Health Activation

Using dance, music, storytelling, and cultural ceremony as vehicles for health education and community mobilization.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Village advisory board formation and multi-stakeholder partnership development for sustainable health systems.

Diaspora Bridge & Global Connection

Strengthening relationships between diaspora communities in the United States and community partners in Côte d’Ivoire through cultural exchange.

Why It Matters

Destination Abidjan is not tourism. It is a laboratory for cultural public health innovation.

What Participants Gain

1

Deep Community Insight

Direct engagement with Ivorian communities, health workers, and cultural leaders.

2

Practical Models

Implementation frameworks that can be adapted to diaspora communities globally.

3

Cultural Humility

Experiential learning that shifts perspectives on health, trust, and community.

4

Cross-Border Partnerships

Lasting connections between US-based and Ivorian health and cultural leaders.

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Events

Join us at a community listening session, a cultural health activation, or our flagship Destination Abidjan 2026.

Torchlight to Abidjan

July 11, 2026

Celebrating culture, community, and the future of public health

Torchlight to West Africa

July 25, 2026

The inaugural activation of Movement for Immunity

NYC Community Listening Circle

Listening Session
Join diaspora community members for an evening of storytelling and health conversation.

Movement for Immunity Festival

Cultural Activation
A full day of music, dance, and health education celebrating cultural public health.

Destination Abidjan 2026

Flagship Experience
Multi-day cultural public health immersion experience in Cote d’Ivoire.

Reserve Your Place

Destination Abidjan 2026

Join us for a transformative experience at the intersection of culture and public health. Express your interest below.