Access Alliance Community Health Centre was established to respond to significant
barriers to services for immigrants and refugees. Its mission is to promote health and
well-being and improve access to services for immigrants and refugees in Toronto by addressing medical, social, economic, and environmental issues. The web site includes a
wide range of publications and research reports including a literature review on the social determinants of health for racialized groups.
See http://www.accessalliance.ca/ (Canada)
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is “a national
advocacy organization dedicated to promoting policy, program, and research efforts to
improve the health and well-being of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and other
Pacific Islander (AA,NHOPI) communities.” Its work involves advocacy on health issues
of significance to AA,NHOPI communities, community-based technical assistance and
training, health and U.S. Census data analysis and information dissemination, and hosting
regional and national conferences on AA,NHOPI health.
See
http://www.apiahf.org/index.htm (United States)
Atlantic Metropolis Centre for Excellence for Research on Immigration, Integration
and Cultural Diversity “is a consortium of academic researchers, government
representatives, and non-governmental organizations dedicated to pursuing policy-
relevant research related to immigration, population migrations, and cultural diversity. It
pursues research agendas distinctive to the Atlantic region, as well as research programs
addressing the national policy priorities of The Metropolis Project.
See
http://atlantic.metropolis.net/index_e.htm (Canada)
Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) “is an umbrella NGO, with some 180 member
organizations in Canada. It is the leading advocate for refugees in Canada. Its mission
commits it to promoting the protection of refugees in Canada and around the world.” Its
web site includes information for immigrants and refugees, publications, and upcoming
events.
See http://www.web.net/~ccr/ (Canada)
Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is a Crown corporation with a national
mandate, operating at arms length and with no funding from the federal government.“The Foundation is committed to building a national framework for the fight against
racism in Canadian society. It will shed light on the causes and manifestations of racism; provide independent, outspoken national leadership; and act as a resource and facilitator
in the pursuit of equity, fairness, and social justice.”
See http://www.crr.ca/ (Canada)
Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement (CERIS) is a
consortium of Toronto-area universities and community partners. Its goals include “promoting research about the impact of immigration on the Greater Toronto Area and on
the integration of immigrants into Canadian society; providing training opportunities; and
disseminating policy and program relevant research information.” The web site includes a
virtual library with full-text research projects, research reports, and public policy discussion papers. A list of student theses and dissertations is also available.
See
http://ceris.metropolis.net/ (Canada)
Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment is a committee of the Regent Park
Community Health Centre in Toronto. The committee’s work focuses on “improving
access to legal services and health care for people living with HIV/AIDS who are
immigrants, refugees or without status.” The web site includes reports and a list of resources for immigrants and refugees living with HIV/AIDS.
See
http://www.regentparkchc.org/CAAT.htm (Canada)