AfA Singapore

22/08/2025

20/08/2025

Calvin Tan was diagnosed HIV-positive at a time when the illness carried heavy stigma in Singapore. He shares the shock of his diagnosis, the rejection he faced, and the emotional toll of telling family and friends. Calvin also explains how modern treatment makes HIV a manageable condition, while stigma remains the bigger battle.

Hear his story on the 𝐘𝐚𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 with Haresh Tilani & Terence Chia!

𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐈𝐕 - 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 | #704

Calvin Tan was diagnosed HIV-positive at a time when the illness carried heavy stigma in Singapore. He shares the shock of his diagnosis, the rejection he fa...

13/08/2025

Be part of the change!

We’re excited to launch the HIV Stigma Reduction Designathon – a one-day innovation challenge where participants will co-create actionable solutions to reduce HIV-related stigma.

📅 Date: 13 September 2025, 9AM to 5.30PM
📍 Venue: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore
What is a Designathon?

A designathon is an interactive event that brings together diverse participants to brainstorm, refine, and prototype solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. By the end of the day, teams will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and HIV experts.

If you are interested in taking part in the designathon, and the possibility of winning prizes, you can find out more and register at https://tinyurl.com/TCLHIVDESIGNATHON.

Registration closes 28 August 2025, so sign up now!

08/08/2025

AfA’s Anonymous Testing Service will be closed on Saturday, 09/08/2025 for the National Day public holiday. It will resume services on Tuesday, 12/08/2025.

1) Anonymous Testing Service (ATS)

ATS is at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 200031)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6.30–8.30pm
Saturdays, 1.30–3.30pm
(except eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)

HIV testing services are on both walk-in and appointment basis. Appointment booking can be done at testing.afa.org.sg/booking (Link in bio).

More info: afa.org.sg/ats

2) Mobile Testing Service (MTS)

Please visit our website at afa.org.sg/mts or join our Telegram channel (Link in bio) for MTS operational dates and locations.

06/08/2025

UPDATE: We are at 5% of our fundraising goal! Can you help us keep it going? 💪

Since 2011, our Mobile Testing Service (MTS) has provided over 35,000 HIV/STI tests all over Singapore. We need your help to keep this essential service running!

Community-based approaches to HIV testing are key to achieving bringing HIV transmissions, discrimination, and AIDS-related deaths down to zero. Being a peer-led programme, MTS connects clients with volunteers from similar, relatable backgrounds, making HIV-testing an approachable and safe experience for all.

Our van is now 14 years old, and we want to send her off on a well-earned retirement. This year, we need to fundraise $200,000 to purchase a new van and outfit it as a mobile clinic. Will you help us?

• All donations matched by Tote Board under the Enhanced Fundraising Programme
• 250% tax deduction for donations min. $50

Donate now at afa.org.sg/mts-fundraiser

23/07/2025

And we are back!

It took a while but our free HIV tests are ready. Do drop by our ATS & MTS and get tested, because being sure is s*xy!

Thank you for your continued support!

For us to do our work better and reach a wider audience, do check our fundraiser at: afa.org.sg/mts-fundraiser (link in bio)

16/07/2025

UPDATE: We are at 5% of our fundraising goal! Can you help us keep it going? 💪

Since 2011, our Mobile Testing Service (MTS) has provided over 35,000 HIV/STI tests all over Singapore. We need your help to keep this essential service running!

Our MTS van makes it easy for anyone to take a test or get s*xual health counselling. We’ve brought our services to the heartlands of Jurong, Bukit Gombak and Tampines; nightlife hotspots like Neil Rd and Geylang; workplaces and university campuses; and even getai shows!

Our van is now 14 years old, and we want to send her off on a well-earned retirement. This year, we need to fundraise $200,000 to purchase a new van and outfit it as a mobile clinic. Will you help us?

• All donations matched by Tote Board under the Enhanced Fundraising Programme
• 250% tax deduction for donations min. $50

Donate now at afa.org.sg/mts-fundraiser (link in bio)

03/07/2025

Since 2011, our Mobile Testing Service (MTS) has provided over 35,000 HIV/STI tests all over Singapore. We need your help to keep this essential service running!

AfA runs Singapore’s oldest and largest anonymous HIV testing service. In 2011, we introduced the country’s first (and still only!) mobile testing service. Our MTS van makes it easy for anyone to take a test or get s*xual health counselling.

Our van is now 14 years old, and we want to send her off on a well-earned retirement. This year, we need to fundraise $200,000 to purchase a new van and outfit it as a mobile clinic. Will you help us?

All donations matched by Tote Board under the Enhanced Fundraising Programme
250% tax deduction for donations min. $50

Donate now at afa.org.sg/mts-fundraiser

25/06/2025

“As we reflect on 2024, I am proud to share that this year has been marked by renewed commitment, collective action, and critical conversations that bring us closer to our goal of ending HIV transmission in Singapore by 2030.

This report not only documents our efforts and outcomes, but also reaffirms our shared belief in health equity, dignity, and inclusion. Our progress would not be possible without the incredible dedication of our staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and community members. Thank you for your steadfast support.

To end HIV transmission by 2030, we must continue to pursue a bold, community-driven, and evidence-based approach. Our vision is within reach, but only if we continue this work together, grounded in courage, compassion, and solidarity.

As we look to the future, AfA remains committed to empowering, protecting, and caring for all those affected by HIV. Through testing, outreach, advocacy, and support, we will continue working towards a Singapore where HIV is no longer a public health concern and where every person is treated with dignity and respect.”

This excerpt was taken from the Executive Director’s Message of the AfA Singapore Annual Report 2024. You can read the full message and report online at https://afa.org.sg/annual-report-financial-statement-2024

13/06/2025

12/06/2025

We are in Tokyo with Academic Medical Education for the 10th Asia-Pacific AIDS & Co-Infections Conference!

AfA Singapore Associate Director Terry Lim will be speaking today (12th June 2025, 1625hrs JST) for his presentation titled "Where Are They?: Lessons Learned from Community-Led Interventions and Monitoring Targeting Heteros*xual Men in Singapore".

Our Executive Director Chronos Kwok will also be presenting a poster titled "Lessons Learned From the MSM Seroprevalence Survey in Singapore: Adapting HIV Responses to an Evolving Epidemic".

If you are also in Tokyo for , please show your support by attending our presentation and viewing our poster today!

AfA Singapore is honoured to be part of APACC 2025. We hope the experience gained from our outreach programmes to key populations in Singapore can also contribute to international efforts to end HIV/AIDS as a global epidemic.