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BrAIDS for AIDS

Campaign to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS Braiding is deeply rooted in the African and Caribbean culture. The beads have meaning.

BrAIDS for AIDS is an organization founded in 2008, to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in the African Caribbean and Black Communities in Canada and internationally through hair braiding. The original campaign started with training hair dressers on HIV/AIDS information. Braiding takes a considerable time to do, which allows for our volunteers and workers to provide 101 HIV/AIDS information to clients
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e also apply red, white and black beads as a symbol of HIV/AIDS and act a token appreciation for a person's donation. Red represents the blood and is the color widely associated with HIV/AIDS. Black represents the African, Caribbean and Black Communities that this campaign truly targets. White represents our allies who stand with us in this fight as we take the lead in this global epidemic. BrAIDS for AIDS has now grown into a line of synthetic hair. As part of its corporate responsibility, BrAIDS for AIDS supports organizations and programs that focus on supporting the African Caribbean and Black communities in areas such as employment, general education and in HIV/AIDS prevention, testing and intervention. Some organizations that have benefited from BrAIDS for AIDS include Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention in Toronto, Somerset West Community Health Centre in Ottawa and YMCA Trinidad and Tobago.

12/02/2025

We acknowledge World’s AIDS Day and in commemoration of this day, we will be offering free hair services to some of our clients

08/25/2025

Braids for Aids is honored to partner with in a shared commitment ot community care . Our annual Back-to-School Braids event begins in just 3 days and through the art of braiding, we not only celebrate culture and beauty but we also create meaningful connections that foster support, awareness, and empowerment.
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08/10/2025

💌boost your business profile as you inspire confidence while your skills help beautify a child’s first day!
Sign up today Share your talent ,
join our braiding team .

08/07/2025

We’re offering affordable chair rentals, a supportive team environment, and the chance to build your brand in a high-traffic salon.
Daily rentals no long term commitment.!!!

07/13/2025

We’ve moved! !!🎊
Starting [Monday 14th July 2025],
All appointments and services will be held at our new adress
1941 Weston road
We can’t wait to welcome you in person!

12/01/2024

PSA on World’s AIDS Day. HIV/AIDS is still a real issue affecting African, Caribbean and Black communities in Canada and internationally

11/21/2024

Book today with our amazing hairstylists . Walk ins welcome

11/09/2024

Congrats to our founder for her win as a Women of Influence . Our organization is blessed to have her and leaders like Keisha Alleyne support the mission of the organization.

11/03/2024

💫Calling all GTA Hair Braiders!
💫Join us at our new home - Here for You Braiders Salon, 2468 Eglinton Avenue. Unit 1!
With chairs still available, choose your space. Elevate your craft in a unique space fostering sisterhood and health conversations. Let’s braid and bond! 💇‍♀️💬!

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Toronto, ON

Website

http://www.braidsforaids.com/

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