African, Caribbean and Black Program

• In 2014, the estimated new infection rate among people from African, Caribbean, and Black communities was 6 times higher than other Canadians.
• 1 in 7 people living with HIV in Canada are African, Caribbean or Black.

The African-Caribbean-Black Outreach Program aims to create and enhance a community based response to HIV while being culturally relevant to all African, Caribbean and Black people in our region.

We Offer:

• Culturally specific training workshops on HIV and social determinants of health
• Culturally Safer sex kits, resources and newsletters
• Culturally specific community forums
• Health promotion and appropriate external support
• Care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families
• Behavioral changes to reduce risk of transmission
• Monthly support community kitchens.

The African, Caribbean and Black Community Outreach Program is a member of African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) www.accho.ca

For more information please contact:

Runy Pfende
African Caribbean Community Outreach Worker

The AIDS Network
accho@aidsnetwork.ca
ph: 905-528-0854, ext 230

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