KAWAN
is a drop-in Centre situated in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. It was founded to
address the pressing needs of the street based drug user community. Not
only does it cater to their physical needs, KAWAN is committed to providing
information, education and care services relating to HIV/AIDS.
KAWAN is the Bahasa Malaysia word for 'friend'. The KAWAN ministry provides free services such as bathing & laundry facilities, referrals to other service centres, monthly dental care & hair cut, etc.
In providing these services, KAWAN aims to:
- to help minimize the rate of infection of HIV/AIDS amongst the drug
community
- to provide care, support and improve the quality of life of people living
with HIV/AIDS
- to help reduce discrimination of the community based on ignorance and
lack of information