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The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario

The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario. HIV Testing Conference/KTE Event 2013 June 12-13, 2013. Presentation Outline. Canadian & Ontario context ACCHO Ontario ACB Strategy. HIV/AIDS in African, Caribbean and Black Communities.

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The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario

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  1. The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario HIV Testing Conference/KTE Event 2013 June 12-13, 2013

  2. Presentation Outline Canadian & Ontario context ACCHO Ontario ACB Strategy

  3. HIV/AIDS in African, Caribbean and Black Communities • 5,160 ACB people living with HIV in ON, representing 19% of all people living with HIV (2009) • 431 new diagnosed with HIV in ON, representing 28% of all new HIV diagnoses (2009)

  4. African, Caribbean & Black Men & Women

  5. HIV/AIDS in African, Caribbean and Black Communities – Cont’d

  6. ACCHO

  7. ACCHO Vision An environment supportive of those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, and free of new HIV transmissions.

  8. ACCHO Mission Provide leadership in the response to HIV/AIDS in African, Caribbean and Black communities.

  9. ACCHO Role • Coordinate & support Strategy implementation, revision/renewal, monitoring & evaluation • Advise & advocate on HIV/AIDS & related issues affecting ACB communities • Promote the greater involvement of ACB PHAs in the response • Ensure & maintain the relevance, effectiveness & impact of ACCHO • Engage ACB communities in the response

  10. ACCHO’s Areas of Focus Research

  11. ACCHO’s Areas of Focus – Cont’d Capacity-building

  12. ACCHO’s Areas of Focus – Cont’d Policy and advocacy

  13. Ontario ACB Strategy Ontario HIV/AIDS Strategy for African, Caribbean and Black Communities, 2013-2018

  14. Ontario ACB Strategy – Cont’d

  15. Ontario ACB Strategy – Cont’d Key strategies – Individual/family level Raise awareness Address barriers to HIV testing & disclosure Provide supports

  16. Ontario ACB Strategy – Cont’d Key strategies – Community level Engage religious/spiritual leaders & faith-based communities Engage supportive community leaders/champions Improve accessibility, inclusiveness & cultural safety to health & social services

  17. Ontario ACB Strategy – Cont’d Key strategies – Province level Reduce HIV stigma, discrimination & misconceptions Change laws & policies that negatively impact ACB PHAs Provide guidance & leadership to implement ACB & HIV research

  18. ACCHO / CACVO 20 Victoria, 4th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2N8 (416) 977-9955 www.accho.ca

  19. THANK YOU MERCI

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