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
Introducing Our Healthbox, increasing equitable access to health care tools
One in ten Canadians living with HIV do not know their status. Twenty-one Canadians die of opioid toxicity daily. The health care systems we have
Event gallery: Legacy 2.0 Ottawa visits the General Idea Exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada
CANFAR’s Legacy 2.0 has returned to Ottawa! Members from our nation’s capital and the wider 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Ottawa were invited to join CANFAR in
Recap: CANFAR at the International AIDS Conference #AIDS2022
The 24th International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2022, hosted at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, was an overwhelmingly positive experience for CANFAR. We shared many
Event gallery: It’s a LOCK with Tiffany & Co. and CANFAR Legacy 2.0
On September 15, 2022, Tiffany & Co. graciously hosted an incredible soirée at the brand’s flagship Bloor Street location for our Legacy 2.0 Toronto chapter.
CANFAR announces headline entertainment for Bloor Street Entertains Official After Party, including Canadian drag legend Brooke Lynn Hytes
BSE Official After Party kicks off at 9:30pm on the eve of World AIDS Day Performances by the “Queen of the North,” Brooke Lynn Hytes,
CANFAR announces 26th edition of annual Bloor Street Entertains and kicks off awareness campaign
LET’S END HIV IN CANADA ONCE AND FOR ALL CANFAR announces 26th edition of annual fundraiser ‘Bloor Street Entertains’ in support of HIV research and
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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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