HIV Edmonton

HIV Edmonton was founded out of desperation by Michael Phair and a group of close friends as, in 1984, Edmonton braced for its own AIDS outbreak. Originally called the AIDS Network of Edmonton, HIV Edmonton changed its name to better reflect the advancements in the area of HIV and AIDS in 1999. HIV Edmonton is a harm reduction agency, working to provide the best education and prevention methods to a wide variety of audiences.

HIV Edmonton’s long-term vision is:
* Zero new HIV infections
* Zero stigma and discrimination
* Zero AIDS-related deaths

HIV Edmonton is dedicated to making life better for people living with, or affected by HIV and AIDS.

We do this by focusing on the elimination of HIV transmission and AIDS-related deaths and working to erase the stigma and discrimination faced by people living with, and affected by HIV and AIDS.

HIV Edmonton supports people living with, and affected by HIV and AIDS by: developing educational resources for community organizations, healthcare professionals and the general public; developing and delivering prevention, health promotion and support programs; and providing a voice for people living with, and affected by HIV and AIDS through our work with local, provincial and national organizations on policy development, health strategy and program design.

We are a charitable organization serving people and communities primarily in metropolitan Edmonton. Our strength is our staff and volunteers who are subject matter experts in the prevention, management and treatment of HIV and AIDS.