Overview

This program's key focus is to help gay, bi, and queer men from Arabic and Farsi speaking communities to ensure they can access services and resources needed for their wellbeing. This is done through ongoing training and education in sexual health, one on one support, and outreach at spaces frequented by our community members.   

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Objectives

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• To increase knowledge of HIV/STI prevention amongst the Arabic and Farsi speaking communities in Toronto area. 

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• To decrease social isolation and build a sense of community amongst Arabic and Farsi speaking communities in the Toronto area. 

Services

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• Community events

• Workshops for community members 

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• Health forums 

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• Capacity Building: Service Providers 

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• Multilingual Sexual Health Resources 

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• Referrals: internal and external 

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• One-on-one Support 

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• Free Condoms & Lube 

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• Outreach at community events / Pride / bars / social gatherings 

Date Started  July 2021  Date Ends  June 2023 
 

Funder Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) – City of Toronto 
 

For Gay, bi, and queer men from Arabic and Farsi speaking communities in Toronto area. 


Languages English, Arabic, and Farsi