After fifty years of Soviet rule, the country of Latvia is undergoing widespread change as it seeks to redevelop its government, economy, and healthcare system. The demands of the population have exceeded their resources, both financial and material. The American International Health Alliance (AIHA), in a partnership with a large Midwestern healthcare facility, sponsored a community health promotion project in a rural area of Latvia. Current health information for consumers and health professionals was lacking, and the dietitian as a professional was unknown in Latvia. The District of Tukuma with a population of 57,000 was identified as the area to develop and pilot a community-driven health promotion/education model. The Tukums students were identified via town hall meetings as a community strength. The high school students with help from younger students, teachers, and community members developed audience-specific nutrition and food safety information in varied media for children, family members, and the community. The Latvians consulted with their dietetic partner in person and via electronic mail. With the involvement of grandmothers preparing traditional foods and students making safe and healthy recipe modifications, a cookbook, a new concept to this generation, was developed. Evaluation of the community project required a delicate process. Due to nearly fifty years of Soviet dominance, questioning or interrogating community members in oral or written form could not be considered as an option. The objective of community-wide awareness was achieved in the initial year. Success was identified with World Health Organization (WHO) recognition and eventual adoption and expansion of the project in its second year to other Latvian communities.