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Home > ASAP Member > ASAP Members C/O DSC CLINIC, 31 KELANTAN LANE, SINGAPORE 200031 Chair or Honorary Head: A/PROF ROY CHAN Organisational Contact through: TEL 65-63508473, FAX 65 - 62533225, EMAIL roychan@nsc.gov.sg Action for AIDS (AfA) was formed in 1988 to assist the national response in tackling the emerging epidemic in Singapore. The first reported AIDS case in Singapore was in 1985. There are now (as at December 2006) over 3000 Singaporeans known to be infected with HIV/AIDS. Action for AIDS (AfA) is a voluntary community based organization and a registered charity since 7 October 1994. We are a registered IPC under the Ministry of Health from 15 December 2004 and also a member with the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). The organization is governed by an elected Executive Committee comprising of 10 members. Action for AIDS is funded through donations from various agencies, private individuals, foundations, and businesses both large and small. 465 B, Street 10, F/10/2, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan 200031 Chair or Honorary Head: Mr Zahid Hussein Organisational Contact through: TEL +92 51 229 1533, FAX +92 51 210 2297, EMAIL surf@isb.paknet.com.pk SurF is involved in HIV and AIDS through active engagement in the design, execution, monitoring and evaluation of projects in reproductive health and family planning, nutrition, population, child survival, governance, women's and children's rights. SurF's activities also use approaches that promote behaviour change through the application of various communication media as tools for social change, advocacy management, interfacing with PLWHA organisations, and with National AIDS Control Programme. 5/F Shaukeiwan Jockey Club Clinic, 8 Chai Wan Road, Shaukeiwan, Hong Kong Chair or Honorary Head: Dr C H Leong Organisational Contact through: TEL +852-25608528, FAX +852-25604154, EMAIL oclin@hkaf.com The Hong Kong AIDS Foundation is a service organization in Hong Kong. It runs preventive education among different communities as well as supporting services to people infected and affected. We also provide technical and some financial assistance to colleagues working on HIV/AIDS in Mainland China. Department of Medical & Psychiatric Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Sion- Trombay Road, Deonar, Mumbai-400088. Chair or Honorary Head: Ms.Brinelle Dsouza Organisational Contact through: TEL 91-22-25563290 ext.473, 55801233, EMAIL brinelledsouza@tiss.edu CARAT undertakes capacity building for professionals for the region, conducts research on psychosocial aspects of HIV and AIDS, networks with different stake holders to influence policies and provides consultancy to organizations for training, programme development and advocacy, direct intervention in the field through our field action projects. 46/50, Robert Drive, Robert Gunawardhane Mawatha, Colombo-06, Sri-Lanka. Chair or Honorary Head: Mr. Sherman Anthony De Rose Organisational Contact through: TEX: 00-94-11-2514680, FAX:00-94-11-5557660, EMAIL coj@sri.lanka.net URL www.companions-lanka.org CoJ is involved in HIV and AIDS prevention amongst marginalized communities such as LGBT/MSM. It advocates for treatment for PLWHAs and provides care and support for PLWHAs. CoJ is also involved in policy making and advocacy efforts in relation to HIV/AIDS. NO 3 CASTLE AVENUE, COLOMBO 08. SRI LANKA Chair or Honorary Head: KAMANEE HAPUGALLE Organisational Contact through: TEL 94-11-2697731, EMAIL 2688055cds@uereka.lk CDS has been working in HIV prevention for 15 years and in reproductive and community health since its inception in 1978. In the recent past we CDS has become a leading player in policy development and advocacy and has also emerged as a government recognised capacity building institution for NGOS and CBOs responding and willing to respond to the HIV and AIDS in Sri Lanka. B 02 Siddhachakra Apartments, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad 380006 -INDIA Chair: Dr.(Ms)Radium D. Bhattacharya Organisational Contact through: TEL: +91 79 26575282, FAX +91 79 26575962, EMAIL inn94@icenet.net The Indian Network of NGOs on HIV/AIDS (INN) is a registered national network of NGOs working on HIV/AIDS since 1994. It is a platform that brings together over 400 NGOs from across India in a sharing of professional concerns and needs, as well as joint action for advocacy and services to those most affected by this challenge. It is by far the largest network of NGOs working on HIV/AIDS covering NGOs from all over India. INN has 4 state level networks - at Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa. The INN platform is used to exchange ideas, strategies, and approaches so that it harnesses the vitality of these diverse individuals, while ensuring that concerted attempts flow into a mainstream of common, united and purposeful action, aimed at HIV/AIDS/STIs awareness and control. Through annual conventions and capacity building programmes, INN is committed to support its members to effectively develop, manage and implement HIV/AIDS related programmes. INN works on advocacy programs, and for the protection of rights of vulnerable groups. 85 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Vic Australia 3001 GPO Box 2284, Melbourne Vic Australia 3001 Chair or Honorary Head: Prof Steve Wesselingh Organisational Contact through: Centre for International Health, Burnet Institute TEL: +613 9282 2161, FAX +613 9282 2144, EMAIL clementm@burnet.edu.au The Burnet Institute aims to substantially reduce the impact of infectious diseases in Australia and throughout the world by linking research and public health action. In meeting our vision we strive for excellence, seeking to be at the forefront internationally of efforts to improve the health of communities by reducing the catastrophic impact of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. The Centre for International Health, Burnet Institute's main areas of work are in HIV/AIDS prevention and care, women's and children's health, and primary health care. 180 Hennur Cross, Bangalore - 560 043 Chair or Honorary Head: Dr. ASHOK K. RAU Organisational Contact through: EMAIL freedomtrust@dataone.in The primary objective of the Freedom Foundation is to provide comprehensive care and support for PLHAS pursuant to the Freedom Foundation Model. It has been the pioneer of HIV/AIDS & Substance Abuse, interventions in India especially in the area of comprehensive care & support in India. Freedom Foundation is credited to have set up the first comprehensive Community based comprehensive care and support centre in India at Bangalore and is recognized as a model by NACO and other agencies. During a time when HIV meant shame & silence, Freedom which was working in the field of de-addiction, opened it's doors to people infected with HIV. Today the Freedom Foundation operates from the 4 states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, & Goa. Our operational sites are Bangalore, Bellary, Siruguppa, Udupi, Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Narkattapali, and Goa. We are currently in the process of setting up operations at Chennai, Dhramapuri, & Coimbatore. 1/3 Block -B Lalmatia, Dhaka Bangladesh 58, Kalabagan 1st Lane, Dhaka -1205, Bangladesh Chair or Honorary Head: Shahnewaz Alam Khan Organisational Contact through: TEL +880 2 8112795-6; 0171594205, EMAIL shahnewaz@concernbd.org STI/AIDS Network is a network of 186 NGOs working in the field of HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh. The main purpose of this network is to provide a common platform for NGOs to contribute to the national and global policies and issues related to HIV/AIDS. This also provides capacity building and technical support to lot of NGOs who need them. It has a democratically elected Executive committee who run the network following the principles of the Networks approved constitutions. It is a registered body with appropriate Government department which allows it to function as a social development organisation in the country 99, Kakrail; Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh Chair or Honorary Head: Mr. Anisul Islam Hiro Organisational Contact through: TEL +88-02-9339898; +88-02-9356868, FAX +88-02-9330148, EMAIL bandhu@bdmail.net, URL www.bandhu.org Bandhu Social Welfare Society is a community based organization working in the field of male sexual and reproductive health since July 1997 focusing on the needs of males having sex with males, male sex workers and Hijras (Hermaphrodites). Initially supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy for a self-help male sexual health project in Dhaka city, BSWS has been able to develop itself as a key player in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention in Bangladesh. Presently Bandhu Social Welfare Society is working in six major cities of Bangladesh. Department of Medical & Psychiatric Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Sion- Trombay Road, Deonar, Mumbai-400088. Chair or Honorary Head: Ms.Brinelle Dsouza Organisational Contact through: TEL 91-22-25563290 ext.473, 55801233, EMAIL brinelledsouza@tiss.edu CARAT undertakes capacity building for professionals for the region, conducts research on psychosocial aspects of HIV and AIDS, networks with different stake holders to influence policies and provides consultancy to organizations for training, programme development and advocacy, direct intervention in the field through our field action projects. 3F, HyebinBidg., 93, Myungyun-Dong 2ga, Chongno-Gu, Seoul Korea Chair: Moon, Ok Ryun (President) Organisational Contact through: TEL 82-2-749-0494, 82-2-747-4071, FAX 82-2-747-4073 , EMAIL hiv@aidsnews.net, mcho@konkuk.ac.kr The first HIV/AIDS NGO established in Korea (inaugurated on June 16, 1993) conducts campaigns in education, arranges VCT for general population and focusing groups, is involved in research, publications and development of audio-visual materials, seminars and community activities KFAP organizes monthly seminars for health-care workers, teenagers, patients and infected people and college students in which experts, people living with HIV/AIDS are invited as speakers. It conducts voluntary assistance to AIDS patients in hospitals and generates and distributes posters and brochures for prevention. Locked Mail Bag 5057 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Australia Chair: Associate Professor Elizabeth Dax Organisational Contact through: TEL 61 3 9418 1111, 61 2 8204 0711, EMAIL edward.reis@ashm.org.au ASHM is the representative professional body for medical practitioners and other health care practitioners in Australia and New Zealand who work in HIV and related diseases areas. The Society is a key partner in the Australian response to HIV, viral hepatitis and related diseases areas. ASHM is a leading provider of information and education on HIV and related conditions to health care workers in the region, drawing on commitment to the health and well-being of individuals and whole populations, the knowledge and skills of experts and the highest standards of professional practice. ASHM provides a number of distinct but interrelated services within the health sector in Australia, New Zealand and neighbouring countries. Those include provision of health and medical/scientific information on HIV and related conditions; provision of education and training; development and advocacy of policy on clinical practice, professional affairs and public policy issues about HIV and related conditions; and an annual conference. ASHM conducts an international program, with a focus on collaborative projects in PNG, Indonesia, East Timor and the Pacific Island nations, as well as other regional countries. 12 Jalan 13/48A, The Boulevard Shop Office, Off Jalan Sentul, 51000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Chair: Professor Adeeba Kamarulzaman Organisational Contact through: TEL 603-4045 1033, 603-4043 8177 The Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) is an umbrella organisation for 39 NGOs involved in HIV/AIDS related programmes focusing on treatment, care and support, advocacy, education and prevention. MAC represents diverse interests and community groups within a multi-sectoral approach and strategy to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. 2nd Floor, OTM Building, No. 71 Scout Tuazon Street, South Triangle Quezon City 1103, PHILIPPINES Chair: Professor Adeeba Kamarulzaman Organisational Contact through: TEL (63-2) 3762541 / 376-2542, (63-2) 376-2545 / 410-0204, FAX (63-2) 376-2546, EMAIL aidsphil@pacific.net.ph To assist in the prevention and control of the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines and serve as a national forum for exchange of information in collaboration with AIDS Service Organizations and other agencies involved in AIDS work. Soi 11, Rama 9 Road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand Chair: Dr Anthony Pramualratana Organisational Contact through: TEL 662-643-9892, FAX (63-2) 376-2546, EMAIL tbca@ksc.th.com The Thailand Business Coalition on AIDS (TBCA) was established in 1993 as a partnership between the private and public sectors to deliver effective health management for employees through and beyond the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It therefore helps in the creation of strategic business policy and program planning for businesses in Asia. During recent years TBCA has taken a number of initiatives to help strengthen the business response to HIV/AIDS, including its expansion towards a regional focus through the creation of the Asia Business Coalition on AIDS (ABCA). Regional work has included: supporting the establishment of fledgling businesses coalitions or business related groups through the establishment of memoranda of understanding, such as in Vietnam (SMARTworks); strengthening and supporting other national coalitions, such as in Myanmar (MBCA) and Singapore (BCAS); and, more recently by working towards collaboration with the Australian Asia Pacific Business Coalition on AIDS (APBCA). 1) Palingswick House, 241 King St, London, W6 9LT, UK 2) 9 Gulzar Colony, New Berry Lane, Lucknow, 226001, India Chair or Honorary Head: Ali Firat Organisational Contact through: TEL +91-522 2205781, EMAIL shiv@nti.net NFI is a regional agency working on policy, advocacy and support on male sexualities providing technical institutional and financial support to MSM groups organizations and networks to develop self help HIV/AIDS interventions. 57 Semi Bldg No 307, Youngdeungpo-dong 8ga, Younddeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-038 Chair: Professor Kang-Won Choe Organisational Contact through: EMAIL Jmkim@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr, kada@aids.or.kr The purpose of KADA is to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS, to ensure and advocate human rights and welfare of persons living with HIV and AIDS and their family members so that ultimately they are able to contribute to improve the health status of Korean people. KADA was established in 1993 as a non-profit organization. AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine 134 Shinchondong, Seodaemunku, Seoul, Korea [zip code: 120-752] Chair: June-Myung Kim, M.D, Ph.D. (Organiser) Organisational Contact through:TEL 82-2-2228-1946, 82-2-2228-1975, EMAIL jmkim@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr, seran@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr East Asia Network on HIV (EAN-HIV) aims for exchange of scientific progress and medical information and for coordinate collaborative researches on HIV/AIDS to improve quality of life of HIV-infected persons in East Asia. Leading scientists and physicians from East Asian countries are actively involved in the network; June-Myung Kim, M.D. (Korea), Shuzo Matsushita, M.D. (Japan), Patrick Li, M.D. (Hong Kong), Taisheng Li, M.D. (China), His-Hsun Lin., M.D. (Taiwan). Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh Chair or Honorary Head: Prof. Alejandro Cravioto Organisational Contact through:TEL +880 2 8860523 - 32. Extn.: 2437, EMAIL tasnim@icddrb.org ICDDR,B is an international research organisation situated in Bangladesh with a mission to develop and promote realistic solutions to the major health, population and nutrition problems facing the poor people of Bangladesh and other settings. ICDDR,B has eight defined programme areas to address the priority areas of research and one of those are HIV/AIDS. Based on the problems and challenges of HIV/AIDS in the country, the opportunities available and the relative strengths of the Centre, the following priorities have been identified for the HIV/AIDS programme: 1. Monitor the HIV/STIs epidemics and the risk factors 2. Conduct research that leads to a better understanding of the risk factors among the most vulnerable population groups     e.g. injecting drug users, sex workers, and others. 3. Conduct research to identify factors that make adolescents/youth vulnerable 4. Determine routes of transmission between the most at risk population groups and the general population to limit     the wide spread of HIV to the general population. 5. Develop strategies for care and support of HIV infected people in Bangladesh. 6. Coordinate our research findings with others to strengthen advocacy/strategies. PO Box 51, Newtown. NSW, Australia 2042 Chair or Honorary Head: Dr Darren Russell Organisational Contact through:TEL +61 428 367 496, EMAIL darren_russell@health.qld.gov.au The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) represents Australian HIV/AIDS community based organisations at a national level. Our membership includes State and Territory AIDS Councils, Scarlet Alliance (the national forum for sex worker organisations and projects), the Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League and the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA). Amongst AFAO's activities is the provision of HIV policy advice to governments, advocating for our member organisations, developing and formulating policy on HIV/AIDS issues, and promotion of medical and social research into HIV/AIDS. 31-35 Hargreaves Street, Ponsonby PO Box 6663, Wellesley Street Auckland, New Zealand Chair: Simon Robb Organisational Contact through:EMAIL rachael.l@nzaf.org.nz, URL www.nzaf.org.nz NZAF is a not for profit organisation/charity that has been working to fight HIV and AIDS in New Zealand since 1985. The mission of the NZAF is to prevent the transmission of HIV and to support people leiving with HIV and AIDS to maximise their health and well being. Our prevention programmes work to reduce transmission of HIV amongst minority communities (gay men, transgender, sex workers, refugees and migrants) and out Positive Health services are available to anyone of any gender, ethnicity, immigration status or sexuality. The Positive Health Services are free, confidential and independent and they offer free and confidential HIV testing, counselling and support for people living with or affected by HIV, and sexuality counselling for men who have sex with men and their partners. NZAF also has a research team, the largest HIV & AIDS library in New Zealand and the South Pacific and highly respected advocacy and policy work in respect to human rights and legislative change. PO Box 173 Chiang Mai University Post Office, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand Chair: Dr Tim France, Director Organisational Contact through:URL www.hdnet.org Health & Development Networks is a non-profit organisation that works to improve communication, expand discourses and promote self-representation in the HIV/AIDS and related health fields internationally. HDN's activities include on-line advocacy and civil society participation strategies, eForum process consultation, hosting and management, conference coverage and content synthesis, and eForum moderator and user training. 4th Floor, Healy Building, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065 Australia Director: Professor Elizabeth Dax Organisational Contact through:URL www.nrl.gov.au The National Serology Reference Laboratory, Australia (NRL) is commited to helping curb the spread of blood-borne and other infections by assuring and maintaining quality and confidence in laboratory results in Australia and internationally. NRL's objectives are achieved by providing multi-faceted quality assurance programmes, ac ting as an adjudicator on problematic sample results, conducting targeted research and leading training and education endeavours to secure laboratory best practice and quality. Seocho-World Officetel 1909, 1355-3 Seochodong, Seochoku, Seoul, zip code: 137-070 Korea Chair: June Myung Kim, M.D, Ph.D. (President) The Korean Society of Infectious Diseases (KSID) was founded in 1961 and acted as an incubator for many leading ID specialists in Korea. KSID coordinates and integrates AIDS research activities, gives opportunities to share scientific progress by having annual conferences and monthly research meetings. P.O.Box 155, Lanva Churachandpur Manipur - 795 128 India Chair: Neville Selhore Organisational Contact through: EMAIL saharaccp@sancharnet.in SAHARA is a PEER led Organization and National NGO, which started in 1978 at New Delhi, India. It has got many awards and certificates from national and International agencies for their pioneering work in the field of Drugs and HIV/AIDS related issues. Today, SAHARA is running 37 projects in many parts of the country, which are run by Peers and PLHAs as well. SAHARA started the first Community Health Care Centre (Hospice) for the PLHAs in the country, where the National AIDS Control Society (NACO) has made it a best practice in India. Apart from this, SAHARA has also uninitiated Harm reduction interventions for the vulnerable and marginalized groups IDUs, SWs and partners, near the Indo-Myanmar border Township of Churachandpur district of Manipur state in the Northeast India. Chair: Masayoshi Tarui Organisational Contact through: EMAIL tarui@flet.keio.ac.jp One of its two membership categories is either positive people networks or AIDS service organizations, so that JASA play a role of umbrella committee for Japanese ASOs. The other members are individuals affected by HIV, i.e. health providers, researchers, journalists, government officials etc. JASA is distributing information regarding AIDS and social activities through forums, newsletters and website. Together with its member organizations, JASA is organizing press conferences and making policy proposals to the ministries of Japan. Chair: Mr Yasuo Fukuda, MP (Japan) Organisational Contact through: EMAIL afppd@afppd.org The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) is a coordinating body of national AFPPD committees dealing with population and health issues in the parliamentary institutions. It works to generate support and perpetuate cooperation among Asian parliamentarians in the area of population and development and related fields. The Asian Forum is committed to information, educating and motivating parliamentarians on the linkages between increasing reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, gender equality etc. with special reference to stigma discrimination, review of legislation if needed new legislation on HIV and AIDS. AFPPD has been instrumental in promoting HIV and AIDS related legislation in Cambodia, Indonesia and Mongolia. The Philippines, and now Vietnam and Lao PDR, are under discussion. AFPPD has also organized specific HIV and AIDS related regional meetings to inform and motivate parliamentarians and other elected representatives, including grass roots level leaders. Suidobashi Bldg. 5F Misakicho 1-3-12, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0061 JAPAN Chair: Tadao Shimao, M.D. Organisational Contact through: TEL +81-3-5259-1811, FAX +81-3-5259-1812, EMAIL kashiwazaki@jfap.or.jp - Dissemination and enlightenment of correct information on AIDS - Assistance for studies for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of AIDS - Collection and provision of international information on AIDS - Holding international conferences and other meetings on AIDS including training seminars - Establishment and management of the "Japan STOP AIDS Fund" - Establishment and administration of the medical facilities which are necessary for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of AIDS - Execution of any other activities necessary for the achievement of the purpose of this Foundation FLAT NO 25 DDA SFS SECTOR-6, POCKET-1 DWARKA NEW DELHI: 110075 INDIA Chair: Mr Lok Prakash Organisational Contact through: TEL +91-9811170181, EMAIL adit@bamon.org The Task Force is a registered membership based trust, where organisations working with HIV interventions, care, and support for MSM and MSM PLHA can become members. Thus far there are 13 members from all parts of India. More members will be inducted gradually. The task force works for the human and civil rights of MSM, and has helped develop local policy advocacy and HR cells in the partner organisations to address these issues at the local level. It hopes to create a supportive environment where MSM HIV interventions can take place without let or hindrance. The main activities of the Task Force along with its partner members include advocating for rights with various stakeholders; legal literacy with client MSM; documentation of instances of violence, discrimination, and abuse; developing support structures like legal and medical service providers who are sensitised; intervention in crises situations and in test case litigations. Chair: Naoki Yamamoto, M.D.,Ph.D.(President) Organisational Contact through: EMAIL biseibutsu-com@umin.ac.jp The Japanese Society for AIDS Research aims at the research and exchange of knowledge on the AIDS and HIV, and contributes to the progress of their scientific fields through the research activities. Chair: Fitu Fuimaono Organisational Contact through: EMAIL saf@samoa.ws Samoa AIDS Foundation aims to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS by awareness and prevention programmes to minimise infection to care and support and to advocate for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. With more than 30 active and supportive volunteers from all sectors, since its inception, a lot has been achieved and more needs to done to further its objectives and goals through increased community support. Chair: Professor Sukhontha Kongsin (Representative) Organisational Contact through: TEL +66 (2) 640 9853, EMAIL phsks@mahidol.ac.th With the commitment to be ¡°The Wisdom of the Land¡±, Mahidol University is dedicated to providing the greatest benefits for the global community. To achieve that, we have revised our organisational structure, rules and regulations to be more efficient and flexible to respond promptly to the new challenges of becoming an autonomous University. Research centre for Health Economics and Evaluation, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University is an autonomous unit conducting research, aims to monitor a route that would shift from today¡¯s short-term, crisis management, approach to a long-term sustainable response at better understanding where the AIDS response has been most effective as well as where it has failed, whether because of inaction, implementation of the wrong programmes, or poor execution. Bringing the right combination of skills together will be a challenging task in itself but one with substantial rewards if implemented effectively. The research centre is designed to create an umbrella organisation which supports various public health research institutions involved in addressing issues of HIV/AIDS /TB and to monitor existing research and propose new protocols for conducting HIV/AIDS research.

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