Action for Healthy Communities Society of Edmonton (AHC) is a registered charity in operation since 1995. AHC works with individuals, families, and groups to build their capacity to integrate into society successfully. AHC adopts a more broadly defined concept of community health as described by the World Health Organization: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Therefore, AHC's mission is to foster individual and group participation and improve the comprehensive and holistic health of diverse communities. AHC's mandate is to build the capacity of individuals and groups to improve their lives and communities through a unique community-building process, including support, mentoring, and training.