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Announcing the Official Launch of CANFAR’s new youth resource, Sexfluent

Read our press release and learn more about Sexfluent here.

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CANFAR celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.

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.

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HIV Awareness

CANFAR addresses youth HIV stigma with new youth-driven, sexual health and wellness resource, Sexfluent

Sexfluent is an online resource that provides youth with an inclusive space to explore topics

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April 13, 2022
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BSE Spotlight in Canadian Special Events Magazine

CANFAR is pleased to share in the magic of Bloor Street Entertains 2021, once again!

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March 22, 2022
Can You Do Lunch?
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CANFAR’s Can You Do Lunch? 10th Anniversary Event will Spotlight Women In HIV

Can You Do Lunch? will be hosted at the Four Seasons, Toronto on April 28th

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March 8, 2022
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CANFAR Re-Launches Legacy 2.0 Chapter in Ottawa

CANFAR expands its social network to go further in raising awareness and preventing HIV in

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December 30, 2021
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Events

$1.1M raised in support of CANFAR’s mission to end HIV in Canada at the 25th anniversary of Bloor Street Entertains

$1.1M raised in support of CANFAR’s mission to end HIV in Canada at the 25th

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December 1, 2021
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SOLO STUDY

SOLO STUDY GTA-based HIV self-testing research study launches to reach African, Caribbean and Black communities

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October 25, 2021
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