Discover the Heart of BATCH
Our Goal
BATCH’s goal is to integrate expertise and research to implement and evaluate community-based obesity prevention programs in underserved communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Our Vision
Our vision is that families—both parents and children—living in the U.S.-Mexico border region lead healthy lives, with access to nutritious food and safe spaces for physical activity in their homes and communities.
Our Mission
BATCH is committed to improving health equity in underserved communities along the U.S.-Mexico border by integrating expertise and research to implement and evaluate community-based obesity prevention programs.
This is achieved through the sustainability of binational collaborations. Additionally, we strive to be a platform for training new researchers, developing innovative projects, and fostering research groups.
Core Values
Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration shapes BATCH’s approach to improving health outcomes. Through research and partnership, we develop impactful programs that promote nutrition, physical activity, and overall well-being in underserved communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
