Welcome to WHAI

We build community capacity to support women living with or facing systemic risk of contracting HIV.

A Note About Language

'Woman' and 'Women'

WHAI prioritizes work with cis and Trans women, 2-Spirit and Non-Binary people who are living with HIV, and/or who are African, Caribbean Black, Indigenous, newcomers, who use drugs or substances, have experiences with violence, and/or have been/are incarcerated.

Throughout our website, the term ‘women’ is bold to remind us of the importance of prioritizing and centring communities of women who face disproportionate structural risk factors related to HIV, as well as being a reminder that gender is not binary, and the importance of thoughtfulness towards inclusivity for Trans, Two-Spirit, and Non-Binary people in WHAI work. Identities are capitalized throughout, except “cis.” This is to remind us of the privilege and space afforded cis people, and to support the amplification of identities outside gender-binary constructions.

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Learn About Women & HIV In Ontario

Each year in Ontario, between 20% and 25% of new diagnoses are women.

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Explore WHAI’s Unique Approach

WHAI’s work across Ontario is rooted in the principles of community development and collective impact.

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Access Helpful Tools & Resources

Explore our collection of Women and HIV resources, toolkits and materials.

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How We Work

WHAI’s work is structured around 6 priority areas rooted in the principles of community development and collective impact.

Committed to Equity

Our organizational commitments reflect our priorities and values.

Featured Resources From WHAI

Report, WHAI Original Resource
Report, WHAI Original Resource

How Bill 6 & 10 Impact Cis Women and Gender Diverse People Across Ontario

Jun 17, 2025
Report, WHAI Original Resource
Report, WHAI Original Resource

5 Key Reasons Why: a gender analysis is important when talking about the closure to Supervised Consumption Sites

Jun 17, 2025
Report, WHAI Original Resource
Report, WHAI Original Resource

WHAI Network H2 Progress Report (October 2024 – March 2025)

Jun 13, 2025
Promotional image for a virtual event on Afrocentric Praxis in IPV and HIV care for ACB women, dated September 25th.
Video Presentation, WHAI Original Resource
Video Presentation, WHAI Original Resource

Virtual Lunch & Learn – Integrating Afrocentric Praxis in IPV and HIV Care for ACB Women 

Oct 4, 2024

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You can connect with a WHAI Coordinator through community organizations across Ontario.

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