Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) is a national movement from February 1st to 7th each year, dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding about eating disorders while challenging the stigma and barriers that prevent access to care.
Eating disorders affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic classes, abilities, races, and ethnic backgrounds. That is why eating disorder groups across Canada unite to mark EDAW with a national week of action aimed at educating the public, highlighting available supports, and advocating for meaningful change.
EDAW is a collective effort from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Participating organizations across the country will host local events, light landmarks in purple, and engage in public education campaigns to raise awareness and foster understanding about eating disorders.
This year’s campaign, Embracing Possibilities, highlights the power of community-driven solutions, innovative care models, and insightful educational opportunities that aim to transform the eating disorder care landscape. By working together, we can break down barriers and illuminate pathways to equitable, accessible, and inclusive support for all.
Increasing access to care for people experiencing eating disorders is possible. During EDAW, community-based organizations across Canada are offering free or reduced-cost programming to expand access to support. Explore these opportunities to connect, share, and heal.
A different, better reality is within reach when we collaborate and learn from champions in the field. Join our webinars featuring individuals and organizations who are transforming eating disorder care in Canada. These free sessions will platform alternative approaches, enhance community knowledge, and provide opportunities for you to join the movement for change.
Better care starts with better understanding. Participate in eating disorder-informed training sessions designed for healthcare providers and community organizations. With a mix of live workshops and asynchronous, modular-based learning, these opportunities are tailored to fit a variety of schedules and contexts, empowering participants to deliver more compassionate and effective support.
Discover the latest stats and stories that emphasize the urgency for change in eating disorder care across Canada. Follow along as we spotlight resources and champions leading the charge for a new reality—one rooted in equity, understanding, and accessible support.
This EDAW, we invite you to be part of the solution. Whether by attending an event, sharing resources, or advocating for systemic change, your involvement makes a difference. Let’s work together to ensure that everyone—regardless of their background or circumstances—can access the eating disorder care and support they need.