Mission
The Get Healthy Guam Coalition is a community-based nonprofit organization that develops accessible, culturally relevant health education and prevention resources to support healthier choices and stronger communities.
Working with educators, health professionals, and community partners, we create practical tools that can be used by teachers, parents, youth leaders, after-school programs, and other facilitators to engage children, youth, and families in meaningful conversations about health and well-being.
Our current focus includes resources that promote type 2 diabetes prevention, resilience and anti-bullying, tobacco and vaping prevention, and youth advocacy.
bullying, tobacco and vaping prevention, and youth advocacy.
The Girl Behind the Law
Inspired by a True Story
The Get Healthy Guam Coalition (GHGC) is proud to present The Girl Behind the Law: Inspired by a True Story, an eight-episode film made possible through funding from the Guam Cancer Trust Fund.
Completed in August 2025, the film was coordinated by GHGC in collaboration with Digital Kitchen. It was inspired by the book Let Go and Let God by Genevieve “Genny” Leon Guerrero, Natasha’s mother, who also served as a consultant for the project.
Natasha’s Legacy
This series tells the story of Natasha’s advocacy, which helped lead to the passage of the Natasha Protection Act on June 9, 2006.
The law was created to protect Guam’s residents—especially children and others vulnerable to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.
By remembering Natasha, we honor the child behind the law and renew our commitment to protecting the health of future generations.
Learn More
Visit the official project website for background information, educational resources, and access to all eight episodes:
Or watch the series on YouTube:
▶️ Click here to view the playlist
Our True Colors: A Story About Friendship, Kindness, and Courage
Developed by Children for Health in collaboration with the Get Healthy Guam Coalition through community workshops and focus groups in Guam. Click the title to visit the original resource.
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Our True Colors is an engaging storybook and activity guide designed to help children explore the importance of kindness, empathy, and respect.
Through a relatable story and interactive activities, children learn how words and actions can affect others, how to stand up for themselves and their peers, and how to celebrate the unique qualities that make each person special.
Ideal for classrooms, after-school programs, counseling groups, and family discussions, this resource provides educators, parents, and youth leaders with practical tools to foster resilience, inclusion, and positive peer relationships.
Topics Covered
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Bullying prevention
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Friendship skills
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Emotional awareness
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Respect for differences
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Building self-confidence
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Standing up for others
Best For
Children approximately ages 8–14
My Hero: A Story About Healthy Choices and Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Developed by Children for Health in collaboration with the Get Healthy Guam Coalition through community workshops and focus groups in Guam. Click the title to visit the original resource.
My Hero is a storybook and activity guide that helps children and families learn how everyday choices can protect their health and prevent type 2 diabetes.
Through an engaging story and hands-on activities, children discover how healthy eating, physical activity, and supportive family habits work together to build strong bodies and healthy futures.
Designed for use by teachers, parents, health educators, and youth leaders, this resource makes it easy to introduce important health concepts in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Topics Covered
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Type 2 diabetes prevention
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Healthy eating
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Physical activity
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Family wellness
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Goal setting
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Positive health habits
Best For
Children approximately ages 8–14, along with their families.
"Our Hero" Book Presentation & "Our True Colors" Resilience dance Feature
"Collaborative Storytelling and Film: Advancing Community Health Through Prevention Education"
Our Initiatives in Preventive Health Education
Our organization takes pride in our active participation in various preventive health-related projects, including innovative multimedia approaches like our latest initiative, Text to Script (Film). This project focuses on transforming written health education into compelling film scripts, creating engaging visual content that reaches diverse audiences.
Featured Projects:
- Diabetes Poster and Teachers' Toolkits: Developed in collaboration with Children for Health (CfH), these resources include the "Our True Colors" and "My Hero" toolkits, designed to engage students aged 9 to 14 in community-specific health and wellness topics through interactive posters and storybooks.
Text to Script (Film):
- Film Creation: Leveraging the power of visual storytelling, this initiative transforms key health messages into scripts for short films, enhancing the accessibility and impact of health education.
- Engagement Through Film: By screening these films in schools, community centers, and online platforms, we aim to captivate and educate a broader audience, reinforcing preventive health messages in a memorable format.
About the Storybooks:
- Engaging Design: Each storybook is crafted using participatory methods to ignite curiosity and deepen understanding.
- Collaborative Writing
- Professional Illustrations: Illustrated by CfH’s in-house artists to visually captivate and communicate key health messages.
- Empowering Youth: Designed to mobilize youth as agents of change within their communities.
Become a Partner in Prevention
We invite you to join us in making a significant impact in our community. Connect with us today to explore how we can collaborate on these vital educational efforts, including our exciting film projects. Together, we can foster a healthier, more informed future.
Our funded initiatives have produced a range of educational materials that are freely available for access and download. We encourage you to utilize these resources in your homes, classrooms, or organizations. Please let us know how you are using them; your feedback is invaluable as we continue to develop and improve our offerings.
Donation Drive for Initiatives
Please support the Get Healthy Guam Coalition's mission by becoming a Partner in Prevention. With your support we can put Guam on the map for health prevention materials that resonate with your youth, driving health promotion in our families and community. Let's showcase the power of youth ages 9-14 as engaged health advocates!
Contact the Get Healthy Guam Coalition, Inc.,
via Renee Veksler
Page updated May 11, 2026
(671) 647-2351
