Welcome
In 2014, Ontario Positive Asians was formed as an independent network for and by Asians living with HIV across Ontario.
Although data from the Ontario HIV Epidemiologic Monitoring Unit (2013) shows that the prevalence of East and Southeast Asians living with HIV in Ontario is lower compared to some other ethno-racial groups such as Whites (52.7%), Blacks (25.9%), Asians (East and Southeast Asians, South Asians, and West Asians/Arab) comprise of 9.9% of new HIV diagnosis in Ontario in December 2012. Asians living with HIV often face immense challenges due to HIV stigma, and suffer from social isolation. In addition, many Asians living with HIV often face challenges such as language barrier when accessing mainstream HIV services or may be facing concerns such as immigration issues, factors which often prevent Asians living with HIV to access the care and support which they need.
In an effort to promote the empowerment of Asians living with HIV in Ontario following the GIPA/MEPA Principles, two ethno-racial AIDS service organizations (ASOs) in Toronto--- ACAS, which services the East and Southeast Asians living with HIV, and the Alliance for South Asian Prevention (ASAAP), which services South Asians living with HIV---came together to support the creation of an independent network for and by Asians living with HIV in Ontario.
Christian. Hui
OPA+ Co-Founder and Director
Focal Point, Intellectual Properties & Co-Focal Point, Global Oxygen, Communities Delegation to the UNITAID Board
(Representing Ontario Positive Asians)
Founding Advisory Team
Chhiring D. Sherpa
Advisory Committee Members
Kenneth Poon
Advisory Committee Members
P. Fernandez
Advisory Committee Members
Christian. Hui
OPA+ Coordinator
D. Yee
Advisory Committee Members
K. Guan
Advisory Committee Members
F. Farrel
Advisory Committee Members
Andrew. Miao
ACAS Representative
D. Lee
Advisory Committee Members
Sudin Sherchan
Advisory Committee Members
Santosh Chettri
Advisory Committee Members
Shazia. Islam
ASAAP Representative
Past Advisory Committee Members
K. Guan
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F. Farrel

D. Lee
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Sudin Sherchan
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Santosh Chettri

In Memory of
D. Yee
P. Fernandez
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The Ontario Positive Asians (OPA+) Network aims to connect Asians living with HIV/AIDS across Ontario to collectively identify and act on issues most relevant to our well-being and to promote solidarity among Asians living with HIV/AIDS with allies and supporters.
To unite, empower and meaningfully engage Asians living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario in a peer-based network to increase our visibility and act as a collective voice within the HIV sector and broader society.
To create a culturally safe space where Asians living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario can caucus, identify, and seek solutions to address issues that impact our well-being.
To strengthen the collaboration with other AIDS service organizations and partners to promote policies and outcomes that will enhance the lives of Asians living with HIV/AIDS.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Article
TORONTO – Ontario recently witnessed the official birth of a new advocacy and social network for and by people living with HIV/AIDS after an inaugural caucus in May 2015 that attracted a significant number of people living with HIV from across the province.
