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
April 13, 2022
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
Events
BSE Spotlight in Canadian Special Events Magazine
CANFAR is pleased to share in the magic of Bloor Street Entertains 2021, once again!
March 22, 2022
Events
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
March 8, 2022
Events
CANFAR Re-Launches Legacy 2.0 Chapter in Ottawa
CANFAR expands its social network to go further in raising awareness and preventing HIV in
December 30, 2021
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
December 1, 2021
Research
SOLO STUDY
SOLO STUDY GTA-based HIV self-testing research study launches to reach African, Caribbean and Black communities
October 25, 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.
