Welcome to CANFAR
The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) was founded in 1987 and aims to end Canada’s HIV epidemic by leading national strategies to increase prevention, testing, treatment and linkage to care, and to end HIV stigma.
Fueled by fundraising, CANFAR supports research, builds awareness and cultivates partnerships.
Over the past three and a half decades, CANFAR has invested more than $24 million in close to 500 grants to HIV/AIDS research projects that have led to tremendous breakthroughs in HIV prevention, testing, access to treatment, stigma, and the search for a cure. In addition, CANFAR annually reaches thousands of Canadian youth and educators through its national youth HIV awareness programs.
CANFAR’s work in ending the HIV epidemic in Canada would not be possible without the support and generosity of our donors.
Our Latest News
Meet Bloor Street Entertains Co-chair Dr. Trevor Born
Canada’s largest annual gala in support of HIV/AIDS research returns on Friday, November 21, 2025. guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and seated dinner at fashionable venues throughout Bloor-Yorkville before an evening of spectacular entertainment, dancing and performances at the Official After Party. We hope you will join us for another remarkable evening on and around Bloor Street!
Meet Bloor Street Entertains Co-chair Melissa Campisi
Meet Bloor Street Entertains Co-chair Melissa Campisi! Canada’s largest annual gala in support of HIV/AIDS research returns on Friday, November 21, 2025. guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and seated dinner at fashionable venues throughout Bloor-Yorkville before an evening of spectacular entertainment, dancing and performances at the Official After Party. We hope you will join us for another remarkable evening on and around Bloor Street!
Meet Vancouver Entertains Co-chair Christie Garofalo
The first Vancouver Entertains – the west coast edition of CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains gala – is Friday, October 24, 2025. All proceeds raised during Vancouver Entertains will benefit CANFAR’s Vancouver and BC-based investments in HIV/AIDS research and implementation programs. Leading up to the event, we’re spotlighting the three Co-chairs who are bringing Canada’s Most Outstanding Event (Canadian Event Awards Winner 2025) to YVR.
CANFAR SET TO BRING ‘CANADA’S MOST OUTSTANDING EVENT’ TO VANCOUVER THIS OCTOBER
Vancouver Entertains, the West Coast Edition of the award-winning Bloor Street Entertains, takes over luxury retailers for exciting philanthropic dinners the evening of October 24,
Meet Vancouver Entertains Co-chair Jay McCauley
The first Vancouver Entertains – the west coast edition of CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains gala – is Friday, October 24, 2025. All proceeds raised during Vancouver Entertains will benefit CANFAR’s Vancouver and BC-based investments in HIV/AIDS research and implementation programs. Leading up to the event, we’re spotlighting the three Co-chairs who are bringing Canada’s Most Outstanding Event (Canadian Event Awards Winner 2025) to YVR.
CANFAR Leadership Announcement
Dear CANFAR Community, On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are writing to share important news regarding a leadership transition at CANFAR. After years
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Ways to Give
Donate in support of ending the HIV epidemic in Canada.
Fundraising Events
Attend our fundraising events, AIDSbeat, Can You Do Lunch? & Bloor Street Entertains.
Legacy 2.0
Join the social network to foster awareness and prevention of HIV for young at risk aged 16-29.
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