AfA Singapore

What AfA Singapore does

AfA Singapore (Action for AIDS) is a Singapore-registered non-governmental organisation and charity founded in 1988, with formal charity registration dated 7 October 1994. It is Singapore's only HIV/AIDS-dedicated charity and holds approved Institution of Public Character (IPC) status, renewed through 29 December 2027. The organisation delivers HIV and STI prevention, anonymous testing, treatment linkage, education, and PLHIV support services targeting key populations including GBMSM, high-risk heterosexuals, transgender individuals, unregulated sex workers, people who use drugs, persons living with HIV, and the general public. It is governed by an independent Board of Directors with Executive Director Chronos Kwok and President Professor Roy Chan.

Service delivery centres on the Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) co-located at DSC Clinic (31 Kelantan Lane) and a Mobile Testing Service (MTS) van that reaches community venues. In 2025, ATS served over 4,000 clients and MTS reached over 2,500 clients, supported by more than 4,600 volunteer hours. Educational outreach is delivered through four named programmes: gayhealth.sg (MSM), HSO (heterosexual), LASH (women), and SLAY (youth). HIV self-testing kits have been rolled out at outreach events. PLHIV support includes newly-diagnosed counselling, peer support groups, and multiple financial subsidy funds (Linkage to Care, Paddy Chew Empowerment, HIV+ Pregnant Mother's, Care for Family, Emergency Fund for young PLHIV under 30). The underlying 'technology' is a community health service delivery model rather than proprietary software; no AI, API, or platform product is described.

The financial model is donation- and grant-funded. Revenue streams comprise individual donations (with 250% tax deduction on gifts of S$50 and above), corporate partnerships including Gilead, GSK, Johnson & Johnson and Roche Diagnostics, merchandise sales (S$8–S$50), the annual LOVE Gala Dinner, and government support via Tote Board dollar-for-dollar matching and MOH subsidies covering 50–75% of HIV medication costs in public hospitals. In 2025, AfA raised over S$760,000 from 1,400+ donors, including funds that exceeded the new MTS van target. The organisation also convenes biennially the Singapore AIDS Conference (14th edition in November 2024) and publishes the Community Blueprint to End HIV Transmission and AIDS in Singapore by 2030, launched November 2019.

Name

AfA Singapore

Legal name

Action for AIDS (Singapore)

Website

https://afa.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AfA Singapore (Action for AIDS) is a Singapore charity founded in 1988 delivering community-based HIV/STI testing, treatment linkage, education, and PLHIV support services to key populations. Operations are funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, merchandise, the LOVE Gala Dinner, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Public Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Family Planning Centers (621410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sexual & Reproductive Health & Family Planning (SRH/FP) Programs (BPADAIAD)

Keywords

• HIV testing services
• STI prevention education
• Community health outreach
• PLHIV support services
• Public health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, both one-time and monthly recurring. Donations of $50 and above qualify for 250% tax deduction. Donors can direct contributions to General, Education, Testing, or Coordinated Care causes.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including World AIDS Day t-shirts, reusable bags, lapel pins, and crocheted red ribbons. Items priced from $8 to $50, with proceeds supporting AfA programmes.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Support from corporate partners including Gilead, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Roche Diagnostics, and others. Partnerships include financial support, in-kind contributions, and programmatic collaborations.
4. Gala Dinner Fundraising: Annual flagship fundraising event (LOVE Gala Dinner) that reconnecting supporters and raising significant funds. LOVE2025 Gala Dinner mentioned as first major fundraising event since pandemic.
5. Government Subsidies: Government subsidies for HIV treatment at public hospitals. MoH subsidises HIV medication by 50-75%. Tote Board Enhanced Fund-Raising Programme matches donations dollar-for-dollar.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AfA Singapore is a community-based NGO that delivers free anonymous HIV/STI testing (ATS at DSC Clinic, MTS via a mobile van, and HIV self-testing kits), targeted sexual health education programmes for key populations (gayhealth.sg for MSM, HSO for heterosexuals, LASH for women, SLAY for youth), psychosocial and financial support for persons living with HIV (PLHIV), and advocacy for HIV-related policy reform aimed at ending HIV transmission and AIDS in Singapore by 2030.

Product overview

AfA Singapore is a non-governmental organization dedicated to fighting HIV infection and AIDS in Singapore, offering a portfolio of community-based services rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include the Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) and Mobile Testing Service (MTS) for HIV/STI testing, the HIV Self-Testing Kit for at-home use, and the gayhealth.sg, HSO, LASH, and SLAY educational outreach programmes targeting different populations. Supporting these are PLHIV Support and Care Services (including counselling, peer support, and financial subsidies), the Living Well With HIV information portal, and the Community Blueprint advocacy initiative. Fundraising is supported through a Donation Portal and a Merchandise Store. No AI or API-based products are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anonymous Testing Service (ATS): HIV and STI testing service that allows anonymous testing without requiring personal identifying information
• Mobile Testing Service (MTS)
• Living Well With HIV
• gayhealth.sg
• HSO
• LASH
• SLAY

Products and services

• Anonymous Testing Service (ATS) Community-based HIV testing service that allows individuals to get tested without providing personal identifying information, providing confidential and stigma-free diagnosis and linkage to care. Served over 4,000 clients in 2025.
• Mobile Testing Service (MTS) Van-based HIV testing outreach service bringing testing directly to community venues, nightlife hotspots, and heartland areas. Reached over 2,500 clients in 2025.
• HIV Self-Testing Kit Self-administered HIV test kit enabling individuals to test themselves confidentially at home, with referral pathways for confirmatory testing, treatment, and prevention services. Distributed at selected outreach events.
• gayhealth.sg MSM Outreach Programme Targeted outreach and education programme for men who have sex with men, combining digital content with in-person engagement for HIV prevention and awareness.
• HSO Heterosexual Outreach Programme Community outreach programme focused on HIV education and prevention among heterosexual populations.
• LASH Women's Outreach Programme Educational outreach programme targeting women for HIV and sexual health awareness and education.
• SLAY Youth Programme Sexual health education programme targeting young people to build awareness and responsible sexual behaviour.
• PLHIV Support and Care Services Comprehensive support services for persons living with HIV including psychosocial counselling, peer support groups, and financial subsidies (Linkage to Care Fund up to S$200, Paddy Chew Empowerment Fund, HIV+ Pregnant Mother's Fund, Care for Family Fund, Emergency Fund for young PLHIV under 30).
• Living Well With HIV Portal Online resource portal providing information on HIV/AIDS, treatment options, legal considerations, mental health, support groups, and overall wellness guidance for persons living with HIV.
• Community Blueprint to End HIV Strategic framework launched in 2019 with the goal of ending HIV transmission and AIDS in Singapore by 2030, covering 10 thematic areas with recommendations for prevention, testing, treatment, and stigma reduction.
• AfA Merchandise Store Branded merchandise including crocheted red ribbons, lapel pins (U=U, Ribbon of Love, Singapore AIDS Candlelight Memorial), reusable shopping bags, and World AIDS Day T-shirts, with proceeds supporting AfA's programmes.
• AfA Donation Portal Online donation platform enabling one-time and monthly recurring donations to General, Education, Testing, or Coordinated Care causes, with 250% tax deduction eligibility for donations of S$50 and above.

Quantifiable outcome

• ATS served over 4,000 clients in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Changi General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for HIV treatment and care linkage. Referrals from AfA testing services connect clients to hospital for treatment initiation and ongoing care.
• DSC CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-location of Anonymous Testing Service at DSC Clinic premises. Partnership enables delivery of free anonymous HIV testing.
• Health Promotion BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health agency partner for public health programmes and HIV prevention initiatives.
• National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey treatment partner for HIV care. Joint hosting of HIV Spotlight Series webinars. Clients referred for treatment and ongoing management.
• National Skin CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner for STI-related services and dermatological aspects of HIV care.
• National University Hospital (NUH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing HIV treatment and care services. MIDC clinic offers subsidised treatment for PLHIV.
• Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, NUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Community Blueprint development. Co-organised M&E workshop and Singapore AIDS Conference. Provides research expertise.
• Tan Tock Seng HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey treatment partner hosting major HIV treatment centre. Joint organiser of Singapore AIDS Conference. Linkage to Care Fund subsidises first visits.
• Singapore General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for HIV treatment and care services.
• Sengkang General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for HIV treatment and care services.
• Gilead SciencessupportingOthersPharmaceutical company partner supporting HIV programmes and treatment access.
• Roche DiagnosticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationDiagnostics partner providing testing technology and supplies for HIV/STI testing services.
• Pink Dot SGsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner representing LGBTQ+ community. Joint advocacy efforts for HIV awareness and PLHIV rights.
• OogachagasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based organisation providing counselling and support services for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AFASPORE
• Facebookfacebook.com/afa.singapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/afa.singapore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/action-for-aids-singapore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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