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 decades, CANFAR has invested more than $22 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.
With the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of uncertainty around the implications for those living with HIV. For the latest HIV and COVID-19 information, please refer to resources from the International AIDS Society.
In an op-ed recently published on Postmedia’s Healthing.ca, Dr. Notisha Massaquoi (CANFAR Board Member), Tola Mbulaheni (CANFAR Research Grant
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Join us for our next CANFAR2025 Conversation next Thursday February 18th, 2021 at 2:00pm EST
Beginning this Thursday, January 28th, CANFAR is excited to unveil our first-ever virtual talk series
Donate in support of ending the HIV epidemic in Canada.
Attend our fundraising events, AIDSbeat, Can You Do Lunch? & Bloor Street Entertains.
Join the social network to foster awareness and prevention of HIV for young at risk aged 16-29.
