Action for AIDS

Formed in 1988, Action for AIDS (AFA) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to fighting AIDS and HIV infection in Singapore. In 2004, AFA became a registered charity recognised by the Institution of Public Character.24 The organisation works closely with the government to prevent the spread of AIDS in Singapore. Some of the activities it organised in 1991 include an AIDS candlelight memorial, a pop concert by entertainer Boy George, and an orientation programme for freshmen at the National University of Singapore.25 In 1996, AFA organised the Art Against AIDS exhibition, which was held at The Substation, Suntec City and Parco Bugis Junction to raise awareness of AIDS.26 In 2012, AFA presented its inaugural Red Ribbon Awards to five recipients – one individual and four organisations – for helping to raise public awareness of HIV and AIDS in Singapore.

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 * Naidu Ratnala Thulaja, National AIDS Control Programme, Singapore InfoPedia, National Library Board.

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This article was written by Roy Tan.