Our Work
WHAI is a community-based response to HIV and AIDS among cis and Trans women, 2-Spirit and Non-Binary Femme people in Ontario.
A NOTE ABOUT LANGUAGE
‘Woman’ and ‘Women’
WHAI prioritizes work with cis and Trans women, 2-Spirit and Non-Binary Femme 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.
ABOUT WHAI
WHAI’s work across Ontario is rooted in the principles of community development and collective impact.
This initiative is made up of a network of 17 Coordinators located in 16 AIDS Organizations (ASOs) throughout Ontario.
OUR GOALS
Reduce HIV transmission among women.
Enhance local community capacity to address HIV and AIDS.
Build safer environments to support women and their HIV and AIDS-related needs.
HOW WE WORK
WHAI works from a community development perspective. This means that we work closely with community members to assist in identifying and addressing shared health concerns. A community development approach means:
PRIORITY AREAS
Work situated within the Priority Areas for Collaboration action WHAI’s goals:
HIV Education, Prevention, Care & Support
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Community Connection
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Wholistic Care
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Safety
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Women-Centred Harm Reduction
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Economic Autonomy
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