Who Are We?

Social Action for Lasting Transformation, Inc. is a non-stock and non-profit organization that aims to provide holistic support to people living with HIV in Davao Region. 

We organize psycho-therapeutic sessions, learning group discussions, and peer-to-peer counseling that touches HIV disclosure. Also, we are big in assisting PLHIV in their emotional and spiritual strives. 



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