AF
Action for AIDS (AfA) Singapore
Financial Support Programmes for PLHIVs
Action for AIDS (AfA) Singapore provides HIV/STI testing, linkage to care, and comprehensive support for people living with HIV, alongside targeted outreach and education. It also offers counselling, peer support, and financial subsidies related to HIV care.
Overview
- Action for AIDS (AfA) Singapore is a nonprofit organisation focused on ending HIV transmission and AIDS in Singapore and supporting people living with HIV (PLHIV).
- It offers HIV and STI testing services, including anonymous testing, mobile testing, self-testing kits, and periodic free HIV testing, with linkage to care at treatment centres.
- Provides support and care for PLHIV such as counselling for newly diagnosed individuals, peer support groups, information resources, and financial subsidies related to care.
- Runs targeted educational and outreach programmes for different communities, including heterosexual outreach, MSM outreach (gayhealth.sg), women’s outreach (LASH), and youth education (SLAY).
- Engages in advocacy and partnerships to address HIV stigma and discrimination, and raises awareness through events like World AIDS Day and the Singapore AIDS Conference.
Scheme type
Financial Assistance
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
Youth
Women
Persons with chronic or terminal illnesses
What you receive
Financial assistance for healthcare
Eligibility details
AfA offers various Financial Support programmes to PLHIVs based on an assessment and fulfilment of certain criteria.
How to apply
Contact ACTION FOR AIDS (AfA SINGAPORE)
Agency details
Service area
Singapore
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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