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Who we
are & why
we exist

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
10
Service centers
40k+
Lives reached
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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 is 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.

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.

Twelve years of our journey

✦ Founding

Lan Pya Kyel Officially Registered

Lan Pya Kyel was officially registered, marking the beginning of its formal journey in delivering HIV prevention, care and support services.

Officially Registered
2019
2014
ART

Continue ART Dispensing

Initiated Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) dispensing services.

ART Dispensing
Outreach

Sustain Enhanced Outreach Approach

Introduced an enhanced outreach approach to strengthen HIV prevention and expand access to most at risk populations.

Outreach Approach
2015
2017
Laboratory

Continue HIV Viral Load Laboratory

Established an HIV viral load laboratory to support treatment monitoring and improve access to essential HIV care services.

Viral Load Laboratory
PrEP

Support PrEP Dispensing

Introduced Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) dispensing as part of HIV prevention services.

PrEP Dispensing
2020
2021
Independent

Became an Independent Entity

Lan Pya Kyel transitioned into an independent entity, strengthening its capacity to lead and deliver community-based programs.

Independent Entity
Ma Baydar

Ma Baydar

Established a dedicated Transgender (TG) Specific Corner

Dedicated
2021
2023
Self-Testing

HIV Self-Testing

Introduced HIV Self-Testing to provide communities with a convenient and confidential option for HIV testing.

Convenient and confidential option
Funding

Direct Donor Funding

Lan Pya Kyel reached another significant milestone by receiving direct funding from donors, strengthening its organizational independence and capacity to sustain and expand its programs.

To sustain and expand its programs
2025
2026
Logo

New Organizational Logo

Developed a new organizational logo to strengthen the organization’s visual identity and represent its continued growth, development, and commitment to the communities it serves.

New logo
Impact by the numbers
40k+
Individuals reached since 2021
10
Key Population Service Centers nationwide
130+
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.