Working together to prevent new HIV infection and provide compassionate, responsive, and accessible services to improve the health of people living with, affected by and at risk of HIV/AIDSand equity deserving/denied communities in Peel region.
Optimal health and well-being for all.
Community Engagement
We are committed to Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV and/or AIDS (GIPA) andMeaningful Engagement of People Living with HIV and/or AIDS (MEPA) as reflected in the OntarioAccord. We aim to centre the voices of all priority populations that are living with, affected by and at heightened risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, including women, Indigenous, African Caribbean and Black communities, all racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ and people who use drugs.
Service Excellence
We are guided by data, evidence, and leading practices. Our work is rooted in harm reduction philosophy and practice.
Access, Equity, De-Colonialism
Working from the framework of social determinants of health, we strive to eliminate systemic and internal barriers to service and bring about fair and just outcomes for communities that are experiencing discrimination and disparities due to anti-Black racism, racism, hate, homophobia, transphobia and other forms of oppression. We are committed to working towards reconciliation with Indigenous Communities.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Applying a critical lens, we acknowledge the impact that stigma plays on our clients’ access to services and quality of life. We work from the perspective of empowering our clients to have agency and autonomy regarding decisions related to their health and health status. We respect and protect private health information with highest regard.
Collaboration and Teamwork
We value the contributions and insights of our colleagues. As a unified team, we engage in open communication to ensure cohesive care. Our collaboration extends beyond our walls, undertaken with intentionality so that, in partnership, we can devise innovative solutions for multifaceted needs of the communities we serve.
Moyo is a Swahili word that means heart, life, spirit. These three pillars guide our philosophy. We are committed to the principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion, and to ensuring that all of Peel’s diverse communities enjoy optimal health, well-being, and prosperity.
For over three decades, Moyo (previously known as Peel HIV/AIDS Network) has provided a growing array of health promotion, education, social and support services for people living with, affected by, and at systemic risk of HIV. Through collaborative efforts and effective service delivery, Moyo has become the leading HIV/AIDS service provider for Peel’s communities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.
In 1991, three public health nurses identified a gap in HIV/AIDS counseling services in Peel. A needs assessment was conducted involving health workers, agencies and affected community members and, as a result, an information-sharing network emerged. By 1992, the Ontario Ministry of Health announced funding for community-based AIDS projects and the Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN) was born. Incorporated in 1993, PHAN directors developed a mission statement and hired the first Executive Director to coordinate services, created HIV/AIDS awareness in Peel and referred clients to appropriate services.
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