HIV/AIDS can affect anyone, but some communities are hit harder than others.
Indigenous peoples, Black gay men and women, newcomers, gay cis and trans men, racialized women, people who inject drugs, and people who face housing and financial insecurity are at greater risk of being affected by HIV.
At CANFAR, we’re investing in better access to HIV self-testing so any Canadian can learn their status – without needing to visit a doctor’s office. We’re investing in rapid testing technologies to reach underserved populations. We’re supporting the roll-out of smart vending machines with harm reduction and sexual health supplies.
We’ve developed a comprehensive, queer and sex-positive resource that modernizes HIV awareness and reflects the vast intersectionality among our nation’s youth. And we’re prioritizing our research grants to fund projects supporting Indigenous, Black and racialized communities and women.
While there’s a lot to be proud of as Canadians who share values of diversity and inclusivity, there is more work to be done to ensure that no group is left behind.
We believe that we can work together to address these gaps in Canada’s HIV epidemic. Please join our national movement and support CANFAR’s work in funding innovative technology, implementation research, and national awareness, so that together we can #EndHIVinCanada.
