Support the Afro-Canadian Positive Network of BC
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Black Lives Matter Vancouver is raising funds to support The Afro-Canadian Positive Network of BC (ACPNet).
ACPNet is an orgnaization founded in 2009 by people of African descent living with and affected by HIV in British Columbia. They provide peer support, health education, and advocacy, which leads to improved health, quality of life and longevity and reduction in the spread of HIV.
ACPNet envisions a society that treats people living with HIV (PLWH) with respect, love, dignity and social justice. They provide a culturally appropriate, and holistic approach to HIV care and prevention, within a home away from home atmosphere.
ACPNet serves refugees, immigrants and PLWH of the African descent in the Lower Mainland of BC - currently serving 52 PLWH and their families.
Their family-oriented case mamanegement services are tailored to the needs of thier members, and include:
- One-to-one HIV education, including Sister Chat and Brother Chat on treatment;
- Pre- and post-test counselling;
- Peer support to navigate the healthcare system, with a focus on HIV care, treatment and supports (including accompaniment, translation services and advocacy with healthcare providers);
- Outreach to members and non-members in home and hospital settings, including treatment check-ins and establishment of connections with isolated individuals;
- Advocacy and referrals for immigration and settlement matters, such as housing;
- Accompaniment and orientation to local resources, such as African stores;
- Alcohol and drug abuse prevention;
- Support for mental health challenges;
- Leadership training for peer supporters;
- Preparing and delivering HIV prevention and awareness education in community, academic and healthcare settings (such as for community service providers, health care providers, students and researchers).
Donations made to this GoFundMe will support ACPNET in fulfilling all and more of these services. They will receive all donations made (after GoFundMe fees) and no funds are going to BLM. In addtion, Black Lives Matter Vancouver will match all donations, up to $10,000 (total).
Donate directyly to ACPNET:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ACPNET-BC/
Learn more about ACPNET:
https://positivenetworkbc.wordpress.com/our-work-2020/
ACPNet is an orgnaization founded in 2009 by people of African descent living with and affected by HIV in British Columbia. They provide peer support, health education, and advocacy, which leads to improved health, quality of life and longevity and reduction in the spread of HIV.
ACPNet envisions a society that treats people living with HIV (PLWH) with respect, love, dignity and social justice. They provide a culturally appropriate, and holistic approach to HIV care and prevention, within a home away from home atmosphere.
ACPNet serves refugees, immigrants and PLWH of the African descent in the Lower Mainland of BC - currently serving 52 PLWH and their families.
Their family-oriented case mamanegement services are tailored to the needs of thier members, and include:
- One-to-one HIV education, including Sister Chat and Brother Chat on treatment;
- Pre- and post-test counselling;
- Peer support to navigate the healthcare system, with a focus on HIV care, treatment and supports (including accompaniment, translation services and advocacy with healthcare providers);
- Outreach to members and non-members in home and hospital settings, including treatment check-ins and establishment of connections with isolated individuals;
- Advocacy and referrals for immigration and settlement matters, such as housing;
- Accompaniment and orientation to local resources, such as African stores;
- Alcohol and drug abuse prevention;
- Support for mental health challenges;
- Leadership training for peer supporters;
- Preparing and delivering HIV prevention and awareness education in community, academic and healthcare settings (such as for community service providers, health care providers, students and researchers).
Donations made to this GoFundMe will support ACPNET in fulfilling all and more of these services. They will receive all donations made (after GoFundMe fees) and no funds are going to BLM. In addtion, Black Lives Matter Vancouver will match all donations, up to $10,000 (total).
Donate directyly to ACPNET:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ACPNET-BC/
Learn more about ACPNET:
https://positivenetworkbc.wordpress.com/our-work-2020/
Organiser
Azuka Nduka-Agwu
Organiser
Vancouver, BC
