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Founded in 2021, Lan Pya Kyel is one of Myanmar's largest community-led organizations delivering integrated HIV and primary health care services to underserved, underprivileged, and marginalized communities.

We are committed to improving equitable access to high-quality, person-centered health services for populations that have historically faced barriers to healthcare, including men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender women (TGW), female sex workers (FSW), and other vulnerable groups.

2021
Year founded
12
Service centers
40k+
Lives reached
Founded 2021Community-LedPeer-DrivenStigma-Free12 CentersFree AlwaysWithout JudgmentFounded 2021Community-LedPeer-DrivenStigma-Free12 CentersFree AlwaysWithout Judgment

Our Story

Lan Pya Kyel Association is a community-led organization empowering key populations through accessible, integrated health services and promoting well-being for all.

Since day one, Lan Pya Kyel has been about guiding communities toward empowerment — helping people take control of their health and future, together.
We believe that hope begins with access, and progress grows through care. That's why we connect, support, and uplift key populations — so no one is left behind.

Born from community leadership, Lan Pya Kyel means "Guiding Star" — a symbol of direction, compassion, and strength. Every step we take reflects our belief that when people are empowered, health becomes a shared journey, not a privilege.

Our purpose

The north star that guides everything we do.

Our Vision

A healthy, empowered community where key populations lead their own well-being through accessible, integrated health services.

Vision
Our Mission

To foster a community-led environment by delivering tailored, integrated prevention, care, and treatment services, promoting well-being, and empowering MSM, TGW, SW, and other vulnerable groups through collaboration with key population communities.

Mission
LPK
Accountability
Empowerment
Inclusiveness
Integration
Equity
Core values

Five principles. One guiding star.

01
Accountability
Transparent, responsible, and answerable to the communities we serve — in every decision and every action we take.
02
Empowerment
Building the capacity and confidence of key populations to own their health journeys and lead their own wellbeing.
03
Inclusiveness
Creating spaces where every identity is welcomed, respected, and cared for without judgment or condition.
04
Integration
Delivering connected, holistic care that addresses health across all its physical, social, and emotional dimensions.
05
Equity
Removing barriers so every person receives care proportional to their need — so that no one is ever left behind.
Our journey

Four years of guiding lights.

✦ Founding

Lan Pya Kyel is established

A coalition of community leaders, peer educators, and clinicians come together in Yangon to form the organization.

First office opens in Yangon
2021
Mid '21
💗 Services

First Key Population Service Center opens

The Yangon KPSC launches with HIV rapid testing and peer counseling. Within three months, the center sees over 500 clients — exceeding every projection.

500 clients in first quarter
🌱 Growth

Expansion to Mandalay & Bago

Responding to community demand, Lan Pya Kyel opens two new centers in Mandalay and Bago. ART same-day treatment is introduced for the first time across all centers.
3 centers · Same-day ART launched
2022
Late '22
🫁 Program

TB testing & treatment program launches

In partnership with the National TB Program, LPK integrates tuberculosis screening into all service centers — one of the first community-based organizations in Myanmar to offer integrated HIV–TB care.
Integrated HIV–TB care model
🎉 Milestone

10,000 clients reached

A landmark year: Lan Pya Kyel reaches its 10,000th client, expands the peer educator network to 150+ trained peers, and launches mobile outreach units to serve remote communities beyond urban centers.
150+ peer educators trained
2023
Mid '23
🤝 Partnership

Global partnerships formalized

Formal funding and technical support agreements are signed with international partners including UNAIDS, the Global Fund, and MSF — securing long-term sustainability and enabling rapid expansion of services.
Global Fund partnership secured
🌱 Growth

Network grows to 8 service centers

Centers open in Lashio, Taungoo, Mawlamyine, Meikhtila, and beyond. The trans-inclusive hormone-awareness care model is introduced across all centers for the first time.
8 centers · Trans-inclusive care
2024
2025
✦ Today

12 centers & 40,000+ lives reached

Lan Pya Kyel now operates 8 Key Population Service Centers across Myanmar, with over 40,000 individuals reached and a growing advocacy voice at national policy level.

40,000+ lives reached · Still growing
Impact by the numbers
40k+
Individuals reached since 2021
12
Key Population Service Centers nationwide
150+
Trained peer educators from key populations

Join us in building a brighter sky.

Whether you're seeking care, want to volunteer, or want to support the work — there's a place for you in our story.
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