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Mar 24, 2016 • L-R: Drs. Kenneth Fung, Josephine Wong, Mrs. Evana Ortigoza, Ms. Ping Paglingayen, Mr. Henry Luyombya and Dr. Alan Li discuss the CHAMP study and its findings in successful HIV stigma-reduction in Greater Toronto Area’s ethno-racial communities, March 23, 2016 Click here for the full report http://www.hivimmigration.ca/?p=1501
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Mar 23, 2016 • Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment (CAAT) launched our signature CIHR –funded Community HIV/AIDS Advocates Mobilization Project (CHAMP) Report in Toronto. The CHAMP study engaged both people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) and non-PLHIV leaders from different sectors (faith, media, social justice, settlement, health etc.) within 3 communities (Asian, Black and Latino) to pilot and test the...
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Mar 23, 2016 • For Immediate Release Wednesday March 23, 2016 Toronto, ON ETHNO-RACIAL COMMUNITY COALITION SHOWCASES REPORT ON SUCCESSFUL HIV STIGMA REDUCTION INTERVENTION RESEARCH Government statistics and research studies have consistently shown that racial minority and newcomer communities bear a disproportionate burden of HIV. Previous research also showed that HIV stigma and discrimination, and the lack of HIV...
Supporting the supporter research think tank March 2014 Through collaborative partnerships with the CIHR Centre for REACH, Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment and Ontario HIV Treatment Network organized a national research think tank with a goal to share knowledge and regional priorities for addressing the needs of PHA service providers. Held in Toronto on March...
To culminate World AIDS Week 2013, come and join us at St. Matthias Anglican Church in Trinity Bellwoods for an open dialogue about HIV Stigma Reduction with leaders from CAAT (Community for Accessible AIDS Treatment), ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Service), Black CAP (Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention) and the Anglican Church. LGBT faith leaders, Father...
On Saturday, 2nd November 2013, Staying Alive – an international MTV program, celebrated 15 years of fighting against HIV/AIDS. The MTV Staying Alive Foundation organized an extravaganza to showcase its achievements. The event took place in London, England at the St. Pancras Rennaissance Hotel and was attended by hundreds of celebrities. CAAT Champion, Henry Luyombya,...
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Oct 28, 2013 • CHAMP: Community Champions HIV/AIDS Advocates Mobilization Project’s innovative design and groundbreaking method of engaging both the affected individuals/communities and community leaders from faith, media, social justice, and arts sectors have contributed to the development of important research addressing stigma of mental illness in Canada. This summer, Josephine Wong and Kenneth Fung of the CHAMP research...
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Oct 28, 2013 • The CAAT team is pleased to introduce you to our first Capacity building coordinator Raj Jagwani. Raj migrated to Canada 10 years ago , after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Winnipeg, Raj moved to Vancouver where he got involved with the Rainbow Refugee Committee (RRC) providing support to refugees in Canada for...
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Oct 28, 2013 • CAAT held its 5th Annual General Members meeting on Thursday October 17, 2013 at the Ramada Hotel, 300 Jarvis street, downtown Toronto. The well attended event featured among others CAAT program peers as keynote speakers. They spoke about their experiences with Newcomer Sexual Health, ETSN, Legacy and CHAMP. The heart warming and inspiring stories of...
Nomination for CAAT Steering Committee Members CAAT is looking for 2 new Steering Committee members for this Annual General Meeting scheduled for October 17th 2013. If you or your agency is interested in nominating a representative to the CAAT Steering Committee, please fill out the attached form and return it to: Shannon Ryan Co-chair of...
