Our Programs
Programming and community engagement are at the core of our strategy
Prevention Program
The Prevention Program at APAA provides linguistically and culturally appropriate HIV awareness & outreach to reduce HIV risk, increase access to sexual health, promote early HIV diagnosis, and facilitate knowledge of HIV treatment.
Program Highlights
- ✓HIV awareness resources online and in print
- ✓Tailored content for ACB communities
- ✓Reduces HIV-related stigma
- ✓Partnership with ACCHO strategy workers
- ✓Collaboration with faith leaders and community agencies
Project M
A project for Muslim girls 14-29 years with emphasis on African/Caribbean heritage. The goal is to raise HIV/AIDS outreach and education in a faith-aligned, gender-targeted, culturally and linguistically mindful method.
Program Highlights
- ✓Faith-aligned approach
- ✓Gender-targeted programming
- ✓Culturally sensitive education
- ✓Age-appropriate content (14-29 years)
- ✓African/Caribbean heritage focus
My Brother's Keeper
Support circle for HIV positive African, Caribbean and Black heterosexual men. Through promoting personal empowerment, information exchange and community engagement, the monthly group addresses social support needs.
Program Highlights
- ✓Monthly support circle facilitation
- ✓Behavioral change discussions
- ✓Safer sex practices education
- ✓Healthy living with HIV guidance
- ✓Immigration and settlement information
- ✓Employment and resource connections