Women's Health In Women's Hands

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People reached
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Wellness supplies accessed
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Lifesaving naloxone kits dispensed
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HIV self-test kits accessed to ‘know your status'
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Sexual health items provided
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Supplies accessed to reduce harm
"Building on decades of community care, the Healthbox will ensure consistent and accessible sexual and reproductive health tools for women."
Wangari Tharao Director, Research and Programs
"For our organization, the Healthbox is more than just a machine, it’s a step forward in making health and wellness tools available to everyone who walks through our doors."
Orit Awoke Program Lead
"The Healthbox allows us to extend our services beyond traditional healthcare, ensuring clients have access to practical, everyday essentials that support their overall well-being.
Nonty Nkala Research and Outreach Coordinator
LAUNCHED:
September 22, 2025
Women's Health In Women's Hands
2 Carlton St. #500 Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 (416) 593-7655

Our Healthbox, Our Community

Our Healthbox, Our Community

WHIWH provides culturally <span class="text-color-beige1">safe care for racialized women, trans & non-binary clients,</span>while driving research, advocacy & capacity building.

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For Women's Health in Women's Hands, having a Healthbox is not just about convenience - it is about justice, dignity, and equity. Too many of the clients we serve face systemic barriers to care, including racism, stigma, and language challenges. A Healthbox breaks down those barriers, providing a safe, reliable way to access essential health products and services when they are needed most.

The Healthbox also reflects our deep commitment to culturally safe and responsive care. Placed where our communities live, work, and gather, it brings healthcare closer to the people who need it, on their terms. This accessibility empowers women, trans, and non-binary clients to take control of their health with confidence, building trust and independence along the way.

A Healthbox is more than a tool - it is a symbol of change. It strengthens our mission of advocacy, research, and capacity building while directly addressing health inequities. By combining innovation with our community-driven approach, it helps us reimagine healthcare systems and create a future where every person in our communities can live well and thrive."

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We respect the history, languages and cultures of the First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continue to enrich our lives and work. We gratefully acknowledge that in our collaborative networks across Canada we work in many of the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples. We strive for respectful partnerships with Indigenous peoples as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation.