The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) is a volunteer-driven, charitable, not-for-profit, community-based organization. We work in partnership with organizations and individuals who support in principle and practice our mission, philosophy and activities. To increase collaborations on programs and services and reduce administrative costs, Black CAP, shares an office space located at 110 Spadina Avenue, Suite 207, Toronto, Ontario Canada, with Africans in Partnership Against AIDS (APAA) www.apaa.ca and African Community Health Services (ACHES). HIV/AIDS continues to be a formidable challenge in African and Caribbean communities both locally and globally and it is only by working together that we can make a difference in the lives of those at risk and those living with HIV/AIDS. Our Mission To reduce the spread of HIV infection within Black communities. To enhance the quality of life of Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Our Philosophy We believe in a holistic approach to AIDS education, prevention and support. We recognize AIDS as a manageable, chronic disease. We acknowledge the presence and impact of racism, sexism, heterosexism, homophobia, classism and other forms of discrimination on our lives as Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Our Logo Our logo is comprised of Adinkra symbols from the Akan people of Ghana that symbolize;  Unity  Strength  Hope  Together we are linked in life and death. Our History HIV/AIDS reared its ugly head some decades ago and has threatened to cripple the Black communities of Toronto. As this disease continued to wreak havoc it became clear to a group of individuals who thought it fitting to pool their strength and resources together in assisting their fellow African and Caribbean people in fighting this dreaded disease. In 1987 The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention steering committee was formed. Its objective was focused on generating awareness through education on the transmission and prevention of HIV within the black community through a culturally specific and sensitive manner.. The project grew exponentially attracting a fulltime project manager and a part-time support and outreach worker. Its growth was unstoppable as a result of the niche it created. This further resulted in the registering of The AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in 1991.