"CAAT over the years has been to me a place where I can feel fulfilled for having the opportunity to care, work and grow as a community that is very dear to my heart. CAAT has a very important role in the lives of many people and I am proud to be part of the CAAT's family. I will be forever thankful for the opportunity given to me and believe that …
Our Stories
Dive into stories of resilience, triumph, and the indomitable spirit of our leaders and community members. Here, we celebrate the achievements and journeys of those who inspire us.
CAAT People: DKO
I am + by DKO "I'm learning to overcome stigma, discrimination and oppression. I've developed a thick outer layer of skin. I purposedly walk around with shorts on all summer to show off my Kaposi spots because I'm tired of hiding them." Derek YeeCAAT Past Legacy Program Coordinator …
CAAT People: Loralee Gillis
Loralee Gillis worked for CAAT as the research coordinator of the "Improving Treatment Access to Marginalized PHAs Research Project" at Regent Park Community Health Centre from April 2000 to May 2001. Since leaving Regent Park, she worked at the Association of Ontario Health Centres, as the Manager of Research and Evaluation for 7 years. …
CAAT People: Maureen Owino
With the collective effort and contribution of our funding partners, agency partners, volunteers, research team and staff, CAAT continues to use the tools of training, research, service coordination and advocacy to provide innovative and sustainable programs to promote the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV who face access barriers …
CAAT People: Marvelous Muchenje
"Let others tell of storms and showers. I'll only count the sunny hours. The shadow passes, but the light remains" "CAAT has been a place I have learnt to be myself; not ashamed to say things I have never shared with anyone before, not ashamed to shed the tears of joy and painful memories, and not see myself as a minority. Above all, I have met …