Welcome to SOPHIA!

SOPHIA is an international association of individuals and organizations that provides leadership and promotes excellence in the field of health impact assessment (HIA) and Health in All Policies (HiAP). A health impact assessments (HIA) is a method used to measure the potential health effects of a project, policy, program, or change on a certain population. HIAs are often used within vulnerable or historically disadvantaged populations. HIAs are participatory and collect and use qualitative and quantitative data to make recommendations to policy- and decision-makers. Through promotion of democracy, equity, sustainable development, and the ethical use of evidence, HIAs provide a valuable way to engage with affected communities and promote health. Learn more about HIAs.

HIA is one important strategy to advance the systematic consideration of health implications of decisions and promote collaboration across a range of sectors, often referred to as Health in All Policies (HiAP). SOPHIA develops valuable, high-quality resources that help build capacity among HIA practitioners, support networking and peer mentoring opportunities among our members, and keep members up to date on resources, training, and technical assistance opportunities. SOPHIA is open to HIA and HiAP practitioners, researchers, and advocates with all levels of experience. By promoting the thorough and systematic consideration of health in decision-making across a range of sectors, SOPHIA works to reduce health inequities and achieve better health for all. We invite you to become a part of our growing global network! Click here to learn more about membership.