Profile
Health Information Project, Inc. (HIP)
Health Information Project (HIP) is a unique and innovative peer-to-peer health education program. HIP is the only peer-to-peer comprehensive health education program for high school students in the country. Unlike the traditional health education… Health Information Project (HIP) is a unique and innovative peer-to-peer health education program. HIP is the only peer-to-peer comprehensive health education program for high school students in the country. Unlike the traditional health education class, HIP is run by high school students. HIP empowers high school students to tackle the health crises of their generation.
Risa Berrin
Our Story
In 2009, Risa identified an area of need that was not being addressed in our Miami community. Her research discovered critical health issues that were being ignored among children and adolescents. Such issues included high incidences of suicide… In 2009, Risa identified an area of need that was not being addressed in our Miami community. Her research discovered critical health issues that were being ignored among children and adolescents. Such issues included high incidences of suicide attempts, sexual abuse and bullying. Risa knew it was not enough to just teach kids about world history, geometry, and biology. We need to teach them how to cope with anxiety, help a friend with depression, support a bullied classmate and more. HIP’s model, however, is innovative and sustainable in that it relies on the students to deliver the program. HIP trains student ambassadors to teach health education to their peers—at their own schools—in an effort to support and inform youth.
