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Mexico XVII - Communication

Communication perspectives - Mexico XVII AIDS Conference
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Just Down the Road

Publication Date

May 2005

Summary

This booklet, written by staff of drop-in centres and drug-user organisations that manage drug addicts, reflects the street experiences in Malaysia. It deals with the process of setting up a drop-in centre and how to address the clients that will be served. The booklet highlights the issues that exist for the many drug users that live on the street and offers information on ways to help them.

The publisher, Pelangi Community Foundation, was initiated by a small group of individuals who decided to do something about a specific marginalised group in particular need. The Foundation is a home for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) who are rejected by family and society. The Foundation ensures that necessary treatment is administered and also ensures follow-up treatment with doctors and hospitals. PLWHA are given a clean and hygienic place to stay and nutritional food to assist in the recovery process. Pelangi also provides home nursing care, Methadone treatment and runs a Positive Muslim Support group. The shelter is provided for a period, depending on clients' needs, their progression in health status and the social reintegration process.

Languages

English, Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin soon available.)

Contact

Rainer Rotthoff or Brian Lariche
Pelangi Community Foundation
5, Jalan SG 8/11,Taman Sri Gombak
68100, Batu Caves,Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: +60 19-360-4031
enquiry@pelangifoundation.org
rainersg@yahoo.com
brian@lariche.net
Pelangi Foundation website

Placed on the Communication Initiative site June 27 2005
Last Updated June 27 2005

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