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Remembering Dr. Robert Peter Carr:
His Legacy Lives on

Today marks a year since our Founder, Dr. Robert Carr suddenly passed away. In observation of his passing, the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) has gathered and here presents some of the many reflections that have come in to us from our partners and members. Read more…



Research on vulnerable populations considered most-at-risk for HIV in Jamaica

C-Change carried out four research studies and a mapping assessment to inform the national response to HIV and AIDS in Jamaica. Read more…



Cracey Fernandes, CVC Board member speaks out

The Guyana Coalition of Sex Workers is advocating for a better educated Guyana Police Force capable of handling diverse issues in a mature manner. President of the coalition, Cracey Fernandes in an interview with Guyana Times called for a more professional approach by police officers in the treatment of gays, lesbians, transvestites and commercial sex workers. Read more…



Turning the Tide

The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) and El Centro de Orientacióne Investigación Integral (COIN) are pleased to take this opportunity to share with you “Turning the Tide: Tackling the HIV epidemic among a MSM in the Caribbean”. View video



Community Grants Available

The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition and El Centro de Orientación e Investigación Integral, is pleased to announce funding for Community Grants that address HIV and AIDS among men who have sex with men (MSM)/LGBT, transgender people, sex workers (SW), and Marginalized Youth (MY) in the Caribbean. Read more…


Youth-led HIV documentaries screened in Jamaica & Canada

As part of an HIV awareness project, young persons from Jamaica and Canada joined forces to produce two 20-minute documentaries, receiving rave reviews at screenings in locations across the two countries.Read more…


Employment Opportunity

Development of a Service Delivery Model Framework focusing on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug users in the CaribbeanRead more…


Employment Opportunity

Conducting a Participatory Situational Analysis on interventions and programmes implemented by NGO’s /CBO’s working in Trinidad, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic targeting harm reduction for HIV and Drug Users. Read more…


Sex Workers In Jamaica

'The Dangers, The Thrills' - MALE & FEMALE SEX WORKERS SPEAK OUT. (view Video)


2011 UNAIDS NGO Report

This year’s NGO Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) Report focusing on legal issues and HIV responses builds upon the work of the 2009 and 2010 Programme Coordinating Board Reports.(read more)



Press Releases

CVC Human Rights Consultation

Suzette Moses-Burton wins inaugural Juanita Altenberg Award for Excellence (Dec 1, 2009)

Violence Against Sex Workers
(Nov 17, 2009)

The Juanita Altenberg Award for Excellence (Nov 5, 2009)


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Death Announcement

Robert Carr

Mr. Peter Carr and Mrs. June Carr, and the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) announce the passing of Dr. Robert Carr.

Dr. Carr was founder of the CVC and acted as its first executive director until his move to Toronto, where he worked as director of policy and advocacy with the International Council of AIDS Service Organisations (ICASO) until his passing. Dr. Carr also served as executive director of the Jamaica AIDS Support from 2002-2005. For more than a decade, Dr. Carr dedicated his life to bringing to public attention issues related to stigma and discrimination against persons living with or affected by HIV and AIDS. In addition, he taught at the University of the West Indies, serving as the coordinator of the Graduate Programmes Unit at the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) from 2006-2008. As a social worker and academic, he published numerous scholarly articles and made scores of presentations in the Caribbean and internationally on human rights and HIV as well as on the social context that drives the stigma associated with the disease.

Dr. Carr died peacefully in his sleep at home in Toronto. Funeral arrangements will be communicated later.

Contact: Ian McKnight – Executive Director – CVC - 876-474-8847
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