Through consultations with different stakeholders, the HETF developed the Strategy to Address Issues Related to HIV Faced by People in Ontario from Countries Where HIV is Endemic.

With the completion of the Strategy the HETF evolved into the current African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) with an expanded membership and mandate.

The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) is made up of organizations and individuals committed to HIV prevention, education, advocacy, research, treatment, care and support for African and Caribbean communities in Ontario.

At least two-thirds of the voting members must be African and Caribbean people.

To reduce the incidence of HIV among African and Caribbean people in Ontario and to improve the quality of life for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS through:

• Coordinating the work of agencies, institutions and policy makers working with and for African and Caribbean people concerning prevention, education, health promotion, care and support
• Facilitating community development in response to HIV/AIDS challenges
• Identifying research needs, priorities and opportunities