Empowering people with knowledge, support, and access to HIV resources.
Advocating for health equity in African, Caribbean, and Black communities.
WHAT WE DO
B.E.A.R
Sexual Health Promotion
Sexual Health Promotion
The Black Equity in Alberta Rainforest (The B.E.A.R) is a research project that aim to build a large network of individuals, organizations, policy makers, etc. to understand the root causes of ACB related Health Inequity...
Sexual Health Promotion
Sexual Health Promotion
Sexual Health Promotion
Culturally Sensitive Community Sexual Health Education: at Church, Masjid, and African, Caribbean, Black ethnocultural associations.
Artist Collective
Sexual Health Promotion
Artist Collective
The Artist Collective is a group of artists who serve as community animators to listen in diverse African, Caribbean, Black communities in Alberta and translate that information into art.
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Sexual Health Promotion
Artist Collective
The OtherWise” is a podcast that shares the stories of our communities’ lived experiences, highlighting our collective ethno-cultural-linguistic diversity and heritage, reflecting who we are as a City, and bringing about positive social change.
OUR IMPACT
The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated the pre-existing health inequalities and systemic racism that disproportionately affect marginalized communities, particularly those of Indigenous and African, Carribean and Black backgrounds as well as people of color. This made it more imperative to develop targeted interventions that prioritize the health and well-being of marginalized communities and work towards creating a more equitable and just healthcare system for all. Click on link Button below to find out more.
The AFYA Equity Hub, was born out of the Intersectoral Action Fund Project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The project brought together individuals with/without lived experience and organizations to address the four key social determinants of health: income, employment, education, social support, and coping skills (mental health). An advisory board was formed, with 37 individuals/organizations showing interest. Three sub-advisory groups: education, income & employment, and mental health, were formed with the final 22 people that committed to the project. Over five months, the subgroups met to develop recommendations based on lived experiences, expectations, and organizational encounters to improve/achieve ACB health equity.
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Join Us on Our Journey to Health Equity in African Caribbean Black Communities
Sponsors
Jabulani 2026
Celebrate creativity, connection, and culture at the 3rd annual Jabulani Arts Festival in Edmonton, Alberta, hosted at the iconic Roxy Theatre. From April 30 to May 3, this vibrant four-day festival brings together African, Caribbean, and Black artists in a powerful showcase of music, visual arts, dance, poetry, storytelling, and interactive theatre.