Free Health Education Resources for Guam Youth
The Get Healthy Guam Coalition develops accessible, culturally relevant health education and prevention resources that support healthier choices and stronger communities.
Working with educators, health professionals, and community partners, we create practical tools for teachers, parents, youth leaders, and others who work with children and families.
Our resources address type 2 diabetes prevention, resilience and anti-bullying, tobacco and vaping prevention, and youth advocacy.
THE GIRL BEHIND THE LAW
Natasha’s Clean Air Legacy
Inspired by a True Story
This eight-episode film shares the story of Natasha Leon Guerrero and the advocacy that helped lead to the Natasha Protection Act, protecting Guam’s residents—especially children and others vulnerable to secondhand smoke.
Completed in 2025, the film was coordinated by the Get Healthy Guam Coalition in collaboration with Digital Kitchen and made possible through funding from the Guam Cancer Trust Fund. It was inspired by Let Go and Let God, written by Natasha’s mother, Genevieve “Genny” Leon Guerrero, who also served as a project consultant.
Our True Colors
A Story About Friendship, Kindness, and Courage
Co-created by Children for Health and the Get Healthy Guam Coalition with Guam youth and educators.
After losing her father, Kira moves with her family to a new island and starts at an unfamiliar school. Her purple hair, cultural differences, and misunderstandings make her a target for exclusion and bullying. With support from her family and school community, Kira and her classmates learn to recognize bullying, stand up for others, manage difficult feelings, and build a kinder, more welcoming school.
Designed primarily for ages 10–14, the book includes discussion questions and activities on resilience, emotions, active listening, problem-solving, bystander behavior, and responding safely to bullying.
Ideal for classrooms, after-school programs, counseling groups, and family discussions.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Poster
10 Messages for Children to Learn and Share
Developed by Children for Health in collaboration with the Get Healthy Guam Coalition, the poster underwent multidisciplinary review by professors, endocrinologists, educators, health professionals, and community partners in Guam, along with additional specialists engaged by Children for Health.
The project was made possible through grant funding secured by the Rotary Pacific Basin Group, District 2750.
Designed for educators, parents, and children ages 10–14, this free, two-sided poster presents 10 illustrated messages about diabetes. The messages are intended to open the door to discussion and action—not simply to be memorized.
Children learn about digestion, glucose, different types of diabetes, prediabetes, possible symptoms and complications, and everyday actions that can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. The messages emphasize healthy food and drink choices, enjoyable movement, adequate sleep, family support, and starting with one small change.
The reverse side provides frequently asked questions, additional diabetes information for educators, and creative activities that help children understand, use, adapt, and share the messages with others.
Ideal for schools, homes, health clinics, children’s clubs, faith-based groups, and community health education programs.
My Hero
A Story About Friendship, Family, Change, and Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Co-created by Children for Health and the Get Healthy Guam Coalition through workshops with youth and educators from Guahan Academy Charter School, Inarajan Middle School, and Manelu.
The project was supported by Guam Economic Development Authority and Guam Regional Medical City through the Qualifying Certificate Community Contribution Grant Program, with in-kind support from Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
Harry is frightened when he learns that he has prediabetes while his father is seriously ill from complications of type 2 diabetes. He worries that changing his habits will change who he is and cost him his friends. With help from Queenie, his family, and his classmates, Harry discovers that friendship, support, and small, sustainable changes can help him build a healthier future.
Designed primarily for ages 10–14, the book explores friendship, grief, self-acceptance, family support, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes prevention. Its activity toolkit helps children understand health information, examine everyday influences, make realistic choices, and share what they learn with others.
Ideal for classrooms, after-school programs, health education groups, counseling settings, and family discussions.
Resources in Action
Youth Presentation of My Hero
Our True Colors Resilience Dance
Use and Share Our Free Resources
Our grant-funded educational materials are freely available for use in homes, classrooms, health programs, and community organizations.
We encourage teachers, parents, youth leaders, and health professionals to use and share these resources. We would also love to hear how they are supporting learning and conversation in your community.
Contact the Get Healthy Guam Coalition
Have a question about our resources or want to tell us how you are using them? We would be pleased to hear from you.
(671) 647-2351