BANGKOK, 21 August 2026 — Seven doctors from Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines completed an intensive week-long Train-The-Trainer (TTT) course on Type 1 Diabetes in Bangkok this month, the latest step in Action4Diabetes' effort to build medical capacity across South-East Asia. The course, held 17–21 August at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, was co-organised by A4D, the School of Global Health at Chulalongkorn University, and the Thai Association of Diabetes Educators, w

Words from Dr Htet, A4D Mandalay Coordinator, with interviews from AIS leadership, teachers and student volunteers Since 2019, Ayeyarwaddy International School (AIS) in Mandalay has sent students and teachers to volunteer at Action4Diabetes' (A4D) Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) camps. What started as a school looking to give students real-world experience has grown into one of A4D's strongest community partnerships, and after our most recent joint camp, it's clear why. We sat down wit

For years, Action for Diabetes (A4D) has pursued a deeply rooted mission: saving lives and ensuring that individuals living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) receive the critical medical support they need to survive and thrive. At the heart of this effort is our Clinic Support Programme (CSP). Working hand-in-hand with our dedicated partner hospitals and clinics across South-East Asia, we have been able to deliver essential medical resources directly to the vulnerable communities wh

For many children and young people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), camp is more than just a few days away from home. It is an opportunity to learn, connect with others who share similar experiences, and build the confidence needed to navigate life with T1D. In the last 2 months, Action4Diabetes (A4D) supported a series of T1D camps across the Philippines in partnership with local diabetes organisations, healthcare professionals, hospitals and volunteers. Together, these ca

Backdrop of the A4D's 10th Anniversary Fundraising Gala Dinner 11 December, Singapore — Action4Diabetes (A4D) marked its 10th Anniversary with a Fundraising Gala Dinner that brought together partners, friends and supporters who have shaped the organisation's journey over the past decade. While the evening celebrated an important milestone, its focus remained firmly on the children and young people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) whom A4D exists to serve. From its beginning

Action4Diabetes (A4D) celebrates 10 years of impact this year, and at the heart of this journey are our partner healthcare professionals...

This year, Action4Diabetes (A4D) celebrates 10 years of standing alongside children and young people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)...

When it comes to managing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), access to insulin and blood glucose monitoring is critical — but these alone are not...

March 28, 2025 , a devastating earthquake struck central Myanmar, bringing destruction and fear across the regions of Mandalay, Nay Pyi...

As Action4Diabetes (A4D) marks its 10th anniversary, we explore the remarkable journey of closing the gaps in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) care...

A collaboration between Action4Diabetes (A4D) and Sanofi Global Health Unit (GHU) Laying the Foundation About a year ago, Action4Diabetes...

Grim is Action4Diabetes' very first ASPIRE Scholarship student who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) when he was just over a year...

Viengthong Pharma (VTP), a leading pharmaceutical distributor in Vientiane, Laos, is driving a significant transformation in the...

2 August, 2024 – Action4Diabetes (A4D) launched their innovative online education program, HelloType1 for the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)...

May 2024 – A4D is proud to announce the continuation of its collaboration with long-time partner Zuellig Pharma, improving access to...

Nearly four years ago, Borey, a bright young man on our programme from Cambodia, faced a harrowing ordeal. Diagnosed with diabetic...

Manila, Feb 2024 — In a momentous step forward for healthcare in the Philippines, Action4Diabetes (A4D), Life for a Child (LFAC),...

Season’s Greetings from the A4D team! As we bid farewell to 2023, in my role as Trustee and Voluntary Chief Medical Advisor, it has been...

In a world where healthcare disparities often leave vulnerable populations without essential resources, we are proud to announce an...

Over the summer of 2023, A4D had an opening for an intern with our organisation. It was fortuitous for us that Maisy was in Thailand over...