HIV Awareness
CANFAR Publishes Findings from its 2019 National Youth Survey
Currently, there is no up-to-date national data on Canadian youth’s sexual health, mental health, and
June 22, 2021
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
CANFAR2025 Newsletter
I’m Ready Research Program
We are excited to announce the I’m Ready research program has officially launched! We are
June 6, 2021
CANFAR2025 Newsletter
Countdown to the 25th Anniversary of Bloor Street Entertains
We are delighted to announce table sales are officially open for the 25th Anniversary of Bloor Street
May 19, 2021
CANFAR2025 Newsletter
Welcome to Spring to Life!
The past few months have been particularly difficult for many Canadians, we are encouraged with the current
May 19, 2021
Events
Five things you can do right now to make a difference in our fight against Covid-19
A sincere thank you to our long-time CANFAR family member, Dr. Darrell Tan, for joining
May 3, 2021
HIV News
HIV Self-Testing Kits & Curbing Canada’s Rising Transmission Rates
In a recent piece on XTRA, author Kevin Hurren breaks down the facts on HIV self-testing
April 30, 2021
Get Involved
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.
