Objective:

To describe qualitative results of a culture-oriented Primary Health Care (PHC) Centro de Desarrollo Humano Comunitario program for the empowerment of Afro-Colombian community leaders in Guapi, Colombia.

Methodology:

Qualitative study with participant observation recorded in field diaries. The analysis was performed inductively interpreting the aps Community Human Development Center program in Guapi, Colombia. Participated 30 Afro-Colombian community leaders.

Results:

From the study three categories emerged as follows: Greater spirituality and cultural competence; Stability and control with micro-enterprises participation; and Growth in decisions-making as a team.

Conclusions:

The PHC program contributes to the empowerment of Afro-Colombian community leaders, promoting control and social participation according to self-knowledge, organization, community engagement, intersectoral work, and expanding project management. These are key factors for improving, by means of socio-economic progress, health and the integral development of the community.

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