Who we are?
BRAS Outaouais - Prévention et intervention en VIH et consommation sécuritaire
is a non-profit community organization that has been in existence since 1990.
BRAS operates in the Outaouais administrative region (07), including both urban and rural areas. Its mission is to develop and promote community actions aimed at improving the quality of life of the Outaouais population in relation to HIV/AIDS.
Values
Inclusion
Considering the individual as a whole and welcoming all people with openness, attentiveness, dignity and kindness
Social justice
Using community action to reduce social inequalities in health in vulnerable and marginalized communities
Collaboration
Working with community and institutional partners to achieve collective change for a more sustainable society
Power to act
Working to help people become more aware, strengthen their potential and transform themselves with a view to improving their quality of life.
Structure
The Annual General Meeting of members is held each year on a date set by the directors, traditionally on the second Thursday in June. The meeting is held to take stock of the corporation's achievements and financial situation.
This meeting adopts the financial statements and the auditor's or accountant's report. It elects the directors. It takes cognizance of and decides on any matter that may legally come before the members' meeting.
