CANFAR is a national, independent organization advancing HIV knowledge and science.
Fueled by fundraising, we invest in and foster effective research, build awareness, and cultivate partnerships to share expertise and encourage joint action. We have given more than $26 million in grants to HIV/AIDS research projects. Together, these nearly 575 projects have helped achieve breakthroughs in HIV prevention, testing, access to treatment, combatting stigma, and the search for a cure.
HIV in Canada today*
Canada saw a 3.3% decrease in diagnoses in 2024 since 2023.
The national rate of new HIV diagnoses for 2024 was 5.5 per 100,000 population.
*HIV in Canada: 2024 surveillance highlights from Public Health Agency of Canada
CANFAR's National Ambassadors
CANFAR’s National Ambassador Program engages diverse people from various backgrounds to spread awareness across the country about HIV stigma, and is vital to engaging Canadians through stories of people living with, and impacted by, HIV.
Latest news
Congratulations to CANFAR’s Cycle 33 Grant Recipients!
CANFAR is proud to announce the recipients of our Research Cycle 33 Innovation Grants. Seven Canadian HIV/AIDS researchers whose work shows strong scientific merit and potential for generating meaningful contributions towards the HIV field have been selected by CANFAR’s Scientific Advisory Committee.
Jade Elektra on purpose, HIV and Blackness
This Black History Month, I wanted to share my story to encourage and inspire others in the Black and 2SGLBTQIA+ communities. Most people know me as Jade Elektra, but my real name is Alphonso King Jr.
Meet CANFAR-CTN+ Fellow, Dr. Alex Wells
Dr. Wells is currently busy preparing to launch a national survey of 2SLGBTQ recreational sports participants across Canada, supported by a CIHR Catalyst Grant. He plans to use the survey data to examine how these clubs impact the health of people living with HIV and will present his findings at the 2026 CAHR Conference.
When asked about his future plans, he states that he would love to establish a research team that invites future HIV/STBBI researchers to explore community resources they identify as impactful for their communities’ health and wellbeing.
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CANFAR Legacy Project
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Recent Work & Funded Projects
Our Healthbox
Smart vending machines distributing sexual health and harm reduction supplies in under-resourced communities in Canada. A joint project with ReachNexus and the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions.
I-AM.HEALTH
Improving access to HIV self-test kits through a national website. You can order HIV self-test kits for free and get connected to status-neutral care after you take the test.
Thank You To Our Partners
