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London, Ontario

Nairobi, Kenya

Mwanza, Tanzania

Kigali, Rwanda

Events & Programs - Apr. 15, 2013

On March 20th, Western Heads East held its 4th annual "In the Market" gala in The Great Hall. And what a way it was to celebrate our 10th anniversary! Read more...

Intern Profiles - Apr. 15, 2013

Olivia Vihant

In the so-called "Land of a Thousand Hills", I knew I was up for a challenge. Read more...

WHE News - Mar. 8, 2013

Half-Day Symposium

Community Mobilization in Comparative Contexts: Intercultural Strategies to Address Violence against Women and Children. Friday, March 22nd, 1pm - 4 pm. Read more...

WHE Program Updates - Jan. 10, 2013

THE GIFT OF LEARNING

The gift of learning is part of the WHE programs twinning of two schools elementary schools: Tecumseh Public School in London, Ontario and Buswelu Primary School just outside Mwanza, Tanzania. Read more...

Mission Statement

To engage staff, students, faculty and the broader community in teaching, research and service targeting the African HIV/AIDS crisis. This will raise awareness and funds to support the exchange of learning experiences, while making a sustainable difference to communities in Africa.

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Western Heads East is Western's Community Response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa