Vaccine Equity Education Coalition

What Vaccine Equity Education Coalition does

Vaccine Equity Education Coalition (VEEC) is a community education initiative operated under the parent organization Inclusive Health Innovation Together (iHIT). It delivers vaccine equity education to underserved populations in the Newark, New Jersey area and selected diaspora communities through a coalition model that unites academic institutions (Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers School of Nursing, Rutgers HOPE Clinic), community organizations (Boys & Girls Club of Newark, Weequahic High School, NJCRI), and youth ambassadors. Core programs include the Youth Ambassadors 5-week curriculum, VEEC Fellows (recruited from Rutgers), Health Equity Summer Externship, Project 07112 (Newark South Ward), the Infant & Maternal Vaccine Confidence Hub, and the Movement for Immunity diaspora initiative planned for Côte d'Ivoire in August 2026. Programs are delivered through in-person community events, school visits, expert webinars on Zoom, and conferences (World Vaccine Congress 2025), with Credly-issued digital badges as portable credentials.

Name

Vaccine Equity Education Coalition

Legal name

inclusive Health Innovation Together (iHIT)

Website

https://vaxequityedu.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VEEC is a nonprofit coalition under iHIT that delivers vaccine equity education toolkits, youth ambassador programs, and community campaigns through partnerships with Rutgers University and community organizations in Newark, NJ, targeting students, parents, educators, and African diaspora communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Education and Community Outreach

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Immunization & Vaccine Access Partnerships (Global Vaccine Alliances) (HLAJAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Training (EDABAIAF), Global Immunization & Vaccine Access Alliances (HLAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Vaccine equity education
• Community health outreach
• Public health curriculum
• Youth ambassador programs
• Health equity coalition

Headquarters

HQ city

New Jersey

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: VEEC operates as a nonprofit initiative under iHIT (Inclusive Health Innovation Together). The organization receives funding through IDEA innovation grants from Rutgers Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement, and likely other public health grants.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VEEC is a collaborative coalition that designs and delivers vaccine equity education through youth ambassador programs, fellow-led curriculum, and community-based campaigns. Its core offerings include the Youth Ambassadors 5-week vaccine education curriculum, the VEEC Fellows program, the Infant & Maternal Vaccine Confidence Hub, Project 07112, Movement for Immunity, and Credly-issued digital credentialing for participants. Programs are delivered free of charge to students, families, and community partners through Rutgers University and community organization channels.

Product overview

The Vaccine Equity Education Coalition (VEEC) is a collaborative education platform designed to build vaccine confidence across communities through multiple interconnected programs. The core offering includes the VEEC Coalition itself, which unites experts and organizations to promote equitable vaccine access. The portfolio consists of youth-focused programs (Youth Ambassadors, Vaccine Equity Education Fellows, Health Equity Summer Externship), educational curriculum modules (VEEC Kickoff, History of Vaccines, Communities and Vaccines, What Has Worked So Far, To the Future Vaccine Advocacy), and specialized initiatives like Project 07112 for Newark high school students and the Movement for Immunity diaspora-driven program. Supporting offerings include the Infant & Maternal Vaccine Confidence Hub, Credly digital badge certifications, and dedicated resources for educators and parents. The platform also maintains an archive of past vaccination campaigns and partnerships with organizations like Boys & Girls Club of Newark and Rutgers University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Movement for Immunity: A diaspora-driven health equity initiative bridging healthcare professionals, students, and Black/African diaspora communities through immersive learning and cultural exchange.
• VEEC Fellows
• Youth Ambassadors
• Health Equity Summer Externship
• Project 07112
• Infant & Maternal Vaccine Confidence Hub

Products and services

• Youth Ambassadors Program
• Vaccine Equity Education Fellows
• Health Equity Summer Externship
• Infant & Maternal Vaccine Confidence Hub
• Project 07112
• Movement for Immunity
• Digital Badge Certifications

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ students enrolled in Project 07112 from Newark Public Schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boys and Girls Club of NewarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner hosting VEEC Youth Ambassador programs and educational sessions. The partnership addresses pervasive poverty in Newark where nearly three quarters of children live in families who earn too little for basic needs. Programs serve as safe havens providing extra support for children and families.
• Rutgers HOPE CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree primary care clinic serving Plainfield community under Rutgers University School of Health Professions. The clinic provides culturally competent, compassionate care with Physician Assistant Program faculty and students managing acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension for the uninsured.
• Rutgers School of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1983, the school has locations in Newark and New Brunswick. Under Dean Perry N. Halkitis, it has become a leader in bioethics, cancer health disparities, COVID-19, HIV, TB, infectious diseases, and health equity research.
• Rutgers School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing VEEC Fellows to the program. Nursing students participate in community health education and leadership development alongside public health fellows.
• iHIT (Inclusive Health Innovation Together)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization - a global firm dedicated to advancing health equity. iHIT aspires for everyone to have opportunity and access to knowledge to attain their highest level of health and well-being. The approach reflects the people and communities served, focusing on inclusive, innovative health equity solutions.
• Côte d'Ivoire Ministry of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanned partnership for Movement for Immunity initiative with national-scale festival in August 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
• Côte d'Ivoire ConsulateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for diaspora health initiatives connecting Ivorian communities in the U.S. with health systems in Côte d'Ivoire.
• NJCRI (New Jersey Citation and Research Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing experts to the Infant & Maternal Vaccine Confidence Hub addressing vaccine myths and sharing trusted information.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Vaccine Confidence Project: Research group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine focused on monitoring public confidence in vaccines and developing community engagement strategies. Directly comparable to VEEC's vaccine confidence and equity work, with a more research-led orientation.
• Voices for Vaccines: Parent-led nonprofit organization that provides accurate vaccine information and advocates for community immunity. Closely comparable to VEEC's parent-guardian segment and community-driven vaccine equity education approach.
• Black Coalition Against COVID: Coalition of Black health professionals and organizations addressing COVID-19 and broader health disparities in Black communities. Directly comparable to VEEC's community-led, equity-focused coalition model addressing vaccine hesitancy in underserved populations.
• Shot@Life (UN Foundation): UN Foundation campaign focused on global vaccine access and education for children. Comparable to VEEC's Movement for Immunity and global vaccine equity scope, though with greater international scale and UN-affiliated backing.
• Vaccinate Your Family: National nonprofit dedicated to vaccine education and advocacy for families across the lifespan. Directly comparable to VEEC's mission of building vaccine confidence through public education and outreach, though operating at a larger national scale.
• Immunization Action Coalition (IAC): Long-established nonprofit providing immunization education, training, and resources to healthcare professionals and the public. Comparable as a vaccine education-focused organization, though broader in scope and more clinically oriented than VEEC.

Broad incumbents

• Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance: Global public-private partnership that funds immunization in lower-income countries. Comparable to VEEC's global vaccine equity ambition (e.g., Côte d'Ivoire partnership), though operating at vastly larger scale and with government/multilateral funding.
• Merck & Co. Multinational pharmaceutical company with a major vaccines franchise (including HPV). VEEC's Healthy Minds Bright Futures campaign is Merck-sponsored, and Merck is the industry incumbent whose vaccine footprint addresses the same equity gaps VEEC educates on.
• American Public Health Association (APHA): Professional association for public health professionals that conducts advocacy and education on immunization and health equity. Comparable to VEEC's public health education mission, though operating as a broad professional association rather than a community-led coalition.
• UNICEF: UN agency responsible for child immunization programs worldwide. Comparable to VEEC's child and maternal vaccine equity focus, though vastly larger and operating under a UN mandate across 190+ countries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vaccine-equity-education-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/vaxequityedu
• TikToktiktok.com/@vaxequityedu

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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