
Bali Peduli -- Indonesia
Summary and objectives
Vision
To eliminate barriers to care to prevent the spread of HIV on Bali, and reduce stigma around HIV.
Mission
To provide friendly, confidential, and early HIV/STI tests and treatment to save lives; To provide outreach/education to reduce stigma around HIV; To promote positive & responsible sexual behaviour; To provide counselling and support to People Living with HIV (PLWH).
Background
Bali Peduli was formed in 2011 by a group of concerned Bali residents under the guidance of Dr. Steve Wignall MD. Dr. Wignall is an HIV physician and clinical researcher; National Policy Advisor for M2M HIV policy to the Indonesian National AIDS Commission and Senior Medical Advisor to the Clinton Foundation’s efforts to increase access to treatment for HIV+ people in Papua Province. Yayasan Bali Peduli received its final legal status as a charity from the government of Indonesia in 2013.