Who we are
The Women & HIV/AIDS Initiative or WHAI is an answer to community requests for a coordinated, decentralized focus on women and HIV/AIDS in Ontario. This initiative, located at more than a dozen AIDS service organizations throughout the province, is funded by the AIDS Bureau of the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.
Our goals
- Reduce HIV transmission among women
- Enhance local community capacity to address women and HIV/AIDS
- Build safe and healthy environments to support women and their HIV/AIDS-related needs
Our Objectives
- Raise awareness and inform local community organizations and groups that serve women about HIV/AIDS and the need for women’s HIV-related services
- Work with local community organizations and groups to promote the integration of HIV/AIDS into their current programs, services and policies/procedures
- Work with staff at community organizations to build their knowledge and capacity to respond to women’s HIV-related needs (including Poz Prevention)
Services
- Education and training workshops
- Community education forums
- Safer sex kits and newsletters
- Resources and testing information
- Volunteer opportunities
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