Project Purpose and Objectives
Building on previous work conducted in partnership with the PHSA, PAN members and allied community based organizations (the CIN), the purpose of PAN’s “CIN2.0” is to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective action initiatives among its members, in order to address the long-standing inequities in accessing health care and/or harm reduction services in small urban, rural, and remote (SURR) communities, for people living with, or at risk of, HIV, hepatitis C, and those at risk of overdose due to the drug poisoning crisis.
The objectives include:
- Develop a Community of Practice (CoP) that will enhance collaborative efforts addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, and the ongoing drug poisoning crisis through the sharing of knowledge and wise practices, identifying capacity building opportunities, and engaging in collective action including advocacy and challenging stigma.
- Expand the CoP and collective impact work by developing and implementing a strategy to better engage people with lived or living experience (PWLLE) and PAN members (especially Indigenous members), and respectfully approach new strategic relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs) in SURR communities.
- Leverage PAN’s capacity building initiatives, community engagement, advocacy, research and evaluation, relationships, and partnerships, towards the aims of the CIN2.0.
In this work, we are committed to being culturally agile, and to addressing the ongoing impacts of colonialism, racism, and discrimination.
Membership
- PAN members, allied CBOs and PWLLE from SURR communities working to address STBBIs and/or promoting access to harm reduction and/or challenging stigma.
- We invite participation from CBOs with provincial scope, BCCDC (BC Centre for Disease Control), BCWH (BC Women’s Hospital), as well as the FNHA. Membership may also include representatives of other health authorities, TBD.
All members should have a genuine and active interest in the CIN2.0 purpose and objectives, but we recognize there are varying capacities to act.
Past projects
The earlier version of the CIN finished in June 2024 by producing two resources.
Firstly, the workbook Embedding Peer-Delivered Services in CBOs describes how integrating peer-delivered services requires a commitment to principles, practices, and policies that prioritize equity, collaboration, and deep respect. The workbook also provides easy-to-use tools and information for community-based organizations to judge organizational readiness and to help inform the hiring, onboarding, and ongoing support and supervision of peers.
The Peer Employment Resource Database is a collection of 120+ peer-reviewed papers, and grey literature including white papers, reports, and other relevant materials. They offer both theoretical and practical insights into effective practices, policies, and principles for peer engagement and employment within CBOs. We want to express our gratitude to Luminate Wellness, PAN members and allies, as well as the peer advisors and consultants that inspired, informed, and reviewed these resources
For more information, please contact Simon Goff, Executive Administrator and Collective Impact Coordinator.