Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: People from Countries where HIV is Endemic - Black people of African and Caribbean descent living in Canada

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Appendix D

Organizations involved in the response to HIV/AIDS among people from countries where HIV is Endemic – Black people of African and Caribbean descent living in Canada

National

Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development

The Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development is a network of 176 Canadian international development non-governmental organizations (NGOs), AIDS service organizations and individuals concerned about global HIV/AIDS issues. [ http://www.icad-cisd.com/]

• Project, E1: National HIV/AIDS Strategy for Black Canadian, African and Caribbean Communities (national scope).

British Columbia

AIDS Vancouver

AIDS Vancouver provides free and confi dential services for people affected by or living with, HIV/AIDS or people concerned about becoming infected with HIV. [ www.aidsvancouver.org]

• Project, E2: Program Targeting Immigrants from Endemic Areas (local scope).

National Congress of Black Women Foundation

The National Congress of Black Women Foundation facilitates, develops, implements and promotes activities, such as fundraising, research and educational programs that foster the advancement and education of Black women.

• Project, E3: Peer-based outreach, prevention material distribution to Black Women and support group for Black women affected by HIV/AIDS (local scope)

S.O.S. (formerly Storefront Orientation Service)

S.O.S. focuses on services for refugee claimants to orientate them to all stages of the complex immigration process and to help them deal with the realities of adjusting to their new life. [ www.vrsa.ca]

• Project, E4: Latin American Health, AIDS Education Program (local scope).

Alberta

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association is a non-profi t organization that addresses the needs and concerns of immigrant and refugee women, youth, children and families. [ http://ciwa-online.com/]

• Project, E5: I CARE – Immigrant Community AIDS Resources and Education (local scope).

Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association

The Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association aims to empower and raise the level of immigrants’ awareness of the different aspects of Canadian society. [ www.caiwa.ca/]

• Project, E6: Programs for Immigrant and Refugee in Red Deer (local scope).

Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative

The Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative supports immigrant and refugee families who are most often isolated because of cultural and linguistic barriers. [ www.mchb.org]

• Project, E7: Prevention Messages for Immigrant and Refugee— Edmonton (local scope).

Options Sexual Health Association (formerly Planned Parenthood Edmonton)

The Options Sexual Health Association equips new Canadians with the skills and knowledge to make informed choices around issues of sexuality, within the context of their values, beliefs, culture and experiences.
[ http://www.optionssexualhealth.ca/]

• Project, E8: Prevention for Immigrant and Refugee Communities (local scope)

Manitoba

Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba

The Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba’s mission is to promote sexual health through education.
[ www.serc.mb.ca]

• Project, E9: Improving Access to Services by Immigrant and Refugee Communities in Winnipeg and Brandon (local scope).

Ontario

African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario

The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) is made up of organizations and individuals committed to HIV prevention, education, advocacy, research, treatment, care and support for African and Caribbean communities in Ontario. [ www.accho.ca]

• Project, E10: Community-Based AIDS Education and Support Program (coordination role provincial scope).

African Community Health Services^xxiii

The African Community Health Services was a nonprofit community-based organization providing holistic services for Africans and diverse communities living with, and affected by, HIV/AIDS.

• Project, E11: Ontario’s ACCHO Strategy Outreach Workers (local scope).

Africans in Partnership Against AIDS

Africans in Partnership Against HIV/AIDS is a community- based, Canadian non-profi t charitable organization serving the Greater Toronto Area. It was established by members of the African community in response to the increased need for services intended to assist Africans living with HIV/AIDS. [ www.apaa.ca]

• Project, E12: Ontario’s ACCHO Strategy Outreach Workers (local scope).
• Project, E13: HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Information (local scope).

AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo & Area

The AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo & Area responds to the changing needs of community and individuals infected with, affected by, and at risk for, HIV/AIDS through the provision of prevention, education, advocacy and support programs and services. [ www.acckwa.com]

• Project, E14: Community Education Program (local scope).

AIDS Committee of London

The AIDS Committee of London brings people together in partnership to provide leadership in education, support and advocacy to meet the challenge of HIV/AIDS. [ www.aidslondon.com]

• Project, E15: Ontario’s ACCHO Strategy Outreach Workers (local scope).

AIDS Network of Hamilton

The AIDS Network of Hamilton has operated as a nonprofi t organization committed to improving quality of life for all those affected by HIV/AIDS in the communities of Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant.
[ www.aidsnetwork.ca]

• Project, E16: Ontario’s ACCHO Strategy Outreach Workers (local scope).
• Project, E17: Community Outreach: People from Endemic Countries (local scope).

AIDS Niagara

AIDS Niagara is a community-based organization made up of dedicated and caring staff and volunteers committed to providing support, education and advocacy in a safe and confi dential environment to all who are infected with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. [ www.aidsniagara.com]

• Project, E18: Ontario’s ACCHO Strategy Outreach Workers (local scope).

Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention is a volunteerdriven, charitable, not-for-profi t, community-based organization whose mission is to reduce the spread of HIV infection in Black communities and to enhance the quality of life of Black people living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS. [ http://black-cap.com/]

• Project, E19: Ontario’s ACCHO Strategy Outreach Workers (local scope).
• Project, E20: Muungano, African and Caribbean ASOs working to Coordinate HIV/ AIDS (local scope).
• Project, E21: Gay, Bisexual, MSM Outreach (local scope).
• Project, E22: AIDS Prevention (local scope).
• Project, E23: Black PHA Prevention Project (local scope).

Centre des Jeunes Francophones de Toronto

The Centre des Jeunes Francophones de Toronto uses appropriate cultural approaches in the delivery of its services and programs by offering youth a unique opportunity to develop skills, ability, attitudes and competency grounded in the Canadian experience. [ www.centredesjeunes.org]

• Project, E24: Sexe c’est ta vie tu décides – Sex It’s Your Life, You Decide (local scope).

Centre Francophone de Toronto

The Centre Francophone de Toronto supports the development and betterment of the diverse French-speaking community in the Toronto area. [ www.centrefranco.org]

• Project, E25: Entraide communautaire – Community peer-support (local scope).
• Project, E26: Quand la communauté se prend en main – Community empowerment (local scope).
• Project, E27: Ubuntu, Komipesa, Angajmant Kominoté, Engagement communautaire – Community Involvement (local scope).

Dixon Hall - Toronto

The Dixon Hall organization targets residents of local public housing (Regent Park - Canada’s largest public housing complex) and transient homeless men and women in the delivery of stable housing, meaningful employment, and activities that challenge and empower growth.

• Project, E28: Youth Supporting Leaders Achieving New Growth (local scope).

East York East Toronto Family Resources

The East York East Toronto Family Resources provides formal and informal family support services for families.
[ www.eyetfrp.ca]

• Project, E29: Women AIDS Education (local scope).

Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area and the Surrounding Regions

The Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area and Surrounding Regions provides community and social service programs to people of Ethiopian origin and others. [ www.ethiocommun.org]

• Project, E30: HIV/AIDS Prevention Project (local scope).

JD Griffin Adolescent Centre

The JD Griffi n Adolescent Centre provides services to youth and their families and adults (16 years and older), who have a dual diagnosis of mental health concerns and developmental delay. [ http://griffin-centre.org/]

• Project, E31: HIV/AIDS Outreach Project (local scope).

Lakeshore Area Multi-service Project

Lakeshore Area Multi-service Project provides a variety of programs and services to meet the health needs of the South Etobicoke community. [ www.lampchc.org]

• Project, E32: Street HIV/AIDS Prevention Project (local scope).

PAPE Adolescent Resource Centre

PAPE Adolescent Resource Centre is a joint project of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, the Catholic Children’s Aid Society and Jewish Family and Child Services. Its mandate is to assist youth who are currently or have been in the care of any of these agencies. [ www.parcyouth.com]

• Project, E33: “Awear” of Choices 2007 (local scope).

Parkdale Community Health Centre

The Parkdale Community Health Centre is a communitybased health organization serving the residents of the Parkdale and surrounding areas. [ www.parkdalehealth.ca]

• Project, E34: HIV/AIDS Outreach and Info for Vulnerable Populations (local scope).

Peel HIV/AIDS Network

The Peel HIV/AIDS Network is committed to serving people living with, and affected by, HIV/AIDS and limiting the spread of the virus through support, education, advocacy and volunteerism. [ www.phan.ca]

• Project, E35: Ontario’s ACCHO Strategy Outreach Workers (local scope).
• Project, E36: Health Promotion for People Living with and Affected by HIV/AIDS (local scope).

Regent Park Community Health Centre

The Regent Park Community Health Centre is a community- based health organization serving the residents of Regent Park and surrounding areas. [ www.regentparkchc.org]

• Project, E37: Improving Services for Immigrant and Refugee Persons with HIV/AIDS (local scope).

Somali Immigrant AID Organization

The Somali Immigrant AID Organization addresses immigration, education, health, social services, cultural, and economic development needs of Somali-Canadians and other immigrants in Canada, through programs, services, and advocacy. [ www.webhome.idirect.com/~siao]

• Project, E38: AIDS Prevention – Community Voice (local scope).

Somerset West Community Health Centre (Ottawa)

The Somerset West Community Health Centre is a nonprofit, community-governed organization that provides primary health care, health promotion and community development services, using interdisciplinary teams of health providers.
[ www.swchc.on.ca]

• Project, E39: Ethnocultural peer training for HIV/AIDS prevention (local scope).
• Project, E40: Operation Hairspray Phase 2: HIV/AIDS Prevention in Ottawa’s African and Caribbean (local scope).

Rexdale Community Health Centre

The Rexdale Community Health Centre supports and advocates for the physical, economic, social and mental well-being of its diverse community.

• Project, E41: LIFE – Live it to the Fullest Everyday (local scope).

Toronto People with AIDS Foundation

The Toronto People with AIDS Foundation is the largest direct support service agency for people living with HIV/AIDS in Canada. [ www.pwatoronto.org]

• Project, E42: Speaker’s Bureau (local scope).

VIVER – Portuguese-Speaking HIV/AIDS Coalition

VIVER works with the Portuguese-speaking community of Toronto to promote culturally competent and language-specifi c awareness, prevention and advocacy programs and to eliminate barriers for Portuguesespeaking people living with, affected by, and at risk for, HIV/AIDS.

• Project, E43: Portuguese Speaking Men’s Outreach (local scope).

Voices of Positive Women

The Voices of Positive Women is a community-based, member-driven agency that provides free and confi - dential support and advocacy to HIV-positive women throughout Ontario. [ www.vopw.org]

• Project, E44: Voices of Positive Women Community Connections Projects (local scope).

Warden Woods Community Centre - Bell Estate

The Warden Woods Community Centre exists to build caring, compassionate, interdependent and just communities in southwest Scarborough. [ www.wardenwoods.com]

• Project, E45: Scarborough HIV/AIDS Prevention Project - Young People Rethinking (local scope).
• Project, E46: HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention (local scope).

Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre

Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre is a participatory health centre for Black women and women of colour in Toronto and surrounding municipalities. [ www.whiwh.com]

• Project, E47: HIV Education, Prevention for African and Caribbean Women (local scope).
• Project, E48: Education Program: Sharing our Model of Care (local scope).
• Project, E49: African and Caribbean HIV Community Capacity Building Project (national scope).

York Community Services

York Community Services provides integrated health, legal, counselling and community services to residents of the former City of York in Central West Toronto. [ www.ycservices.com]

• Project, E50: HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (local scope).

Québec

Centre for AIDS Services Montreal (Women)

The mission of the Centre for AIDS Services of Montreal (Women) is to provide support, education and referrals for women living with HIV/AIDS, their families, and for women who believe themselves to be at risk.
[ www.netrover.com/~casm]

• Project E51: Soutien réfugiés + : projet d’accompagnement de soutien des personnes réfugiées (Refugee Support + : Buddy Support Project for Refugee People) (local scope).
• Project E52: Support Services for HIV-Positive Women^xxiv (local scope).

Groupe d’Action pour la Prévention de la Transmission du VIH et l’Éradication du Sida

The Groupe d’Action pour la Prévention de la transmission du VIH et l’Éradication du Sida is an umbrella organization of community-based organizations, professionals, and independent experts all engaged in the fi ght against the AIDS epidemic in the general population but more specifi cally among the Haitian community.
[ www.aihc.ca/CCRI/gapvies.html]

• Project E53: Pour elles, par elles, pour la vie - For Her, by Her, for Life (local scope).
• Project E54: Éducation et prevention – Education and Prevention (local scope).

Pacte de Rue

Through its team of street workers, the Pacte de Rue provides anonymous and confi dential support and reference services for its street-involved clientele.

• Project, E55: Travail de proximité, agir en émergence des problèmes – Outreach Work, Intervention Ahead of the Problems (local scope).

Refuge Juan Moreno

The Refuge Juan Moreno provides emergency shelter and protects the rights of women and children who are refugee claimants. [ www.refugejuanmoreno.ca/whoweare.htm]

• Project E56: Femmes en santé – Healthy Women (local scope).

Unité d’intervention mobile l’Anonyme (Mobile Intervention Unit – Anonyme)

The mission of the Mobile Intervention Unit, Anonyme is to offer help to youth in diffi culty aged 14 to 30, by meeting them in their own environment. [ www.anonyme.ca]

• Project E57: Hey fille! Mets tes culottes – Hey Girl! Pull up your underpants (local scope).

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