African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario - ACCHO

As 2024 ends, Team ACCHO extends its warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season. We encourage you to enjoy the season responsibly and play safe as you celebrate. May this festive season bring you joy, peace, and hope for the year ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey. Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year!

This year, WHAI 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence WHAI is highlighting the intersection of gender, violence, access to harm reduction and overdose prevention services, HIV risk and health outcomes. Follow us here From November 25 to December 10 to learn more about the disproportionate impact of HIV and violence amongst cis and Trans women, 2-Spirit and Non-Binary people, Black and Indigenous people across Ontario and beyond, and the importance of overdose prevention and harm reduction programs for these communities. Cette année, pour les 16 jours d’activisme contre la violence fondée sur le genre, l’IFVS souligne l’intersection entre le genre, la violence, l’accès aux services de réduction des méfaits et de prévention des surdoses, le risque de VIH et les résultats de santé. Suivez-nous ici du 25 novembre au 10 décembre pour en apprendre davantage sur l’impact disproportionné du VIH et de la violence chez les femmes cis et trans, les personnes bispirituelles et non binaires, noires et autochtones en Ontario et ailleurs – et sur l’importance des programmes de prévention des surdoses et de réduction des méfaits pour ces communautés. #16days #16daysofactivism #saveoursites

Join 519 for 'What Songs Did They Sing?', a memory writing workshop by the AIDS Memorial Storytelling Project: - Thursday, December 19 - 5 to 7 pm - At The 519 RSVP is not required by appreciated. Visit the link in the bio Let’s remember loved ones who are commemorated on the AIDS Memorial in Barbara Hall Park, or whose names are missing. We will share stories and honor them through art and letter writing. This workshop will be facilitated by filmmaker and activist Samuel Kwakwitchin Ernesto Lopez. Everyone is welcome, and we are prioritizing 2SQTBIPOC community members living with or impacted by HIV/AIDS. Presto tickets, light refreshments and art supplies will be provided Questions? Email Jess at JDeVittoris@The519.org [Image description: pink and red flowers blooming in shrubs surrounding the Toronto AIDS Memorial. Text reads: What Songs Did They Sing? Memory Writing Workshop by the AIDS Memorial Storytelling Project. On Thursday, December 19, 5 to 7 p.m. at The 519. RSVP appreciated.]

International Human Rights Day 2024 ACCHO calls for justice, equity, and dismantling oppressive systems that undermine dignity and access to care. Let’s amplify voices, demand action, and ensure that every individual’s rights are upheld not tomorrow, but right now.

ACCHO, in partnership with CATIE, will host a webinar on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., titled "Understanding the Drivers of HIV in Ontario’s African, Caribbean, and Black Communities." This session is designed for both service providers and community members interested in deepening their knowledge of the broader challenges impacting African, Caribbean, and Black communities.

Remember and Commit! World AIDS Day! December 1, 2024 #worldaidsday #accho

Remember and Commit! World AIDS Day! December 1, 2024

CO-CREATH is hosting a World AIDS Day Event happening on December 2nd from 10-11:30 am at 200 Lees Campus in Ottawa. Those who will be unable to attend the meeting in person can register via Zoom here: https://lnkd.in/g8jmg_4G

1 DAYS TO GO for After Dark Chat Ep. 5 📅 Date: November 28th 🕕 Time: 7:00 pm ✨Topic: "Healthy Body, Healthy Spirit…. Faith and HIV...."

2 DAYS TO GO for After Dark Chat Ep. 5