The Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care was co-developed by the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) and the Lien Foundation, a philanthropic house in Singapore which works in the areas of water and sanitation, early childhood education, aging and palliative care.
This is a capability-building program that trains future leaders of palliative care to start and scale up services in developing countries in Asia. The project involves sending an interdisciplinary expert team drawn from among its members to selected institutions in each country for a week of training twice a year for three years, coupled with continuing mentorship. This in-country program would be complemented by clinical attachments of key individuals at established palliative care units in the Asia Pacific region.
Visit our official Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care website for more information.
Regions of Work
Myanmar
Training Period: 2013-2017
Bangladesh
Training Period: 2013-2018
Sri Lanka
Training Period: 2014-2017
India
Training Period: 2016-Present
Bhutan
Training Period: 2018-Present
China
Training Period: 2021-2022
Timor-Leste
Training Period: Ongoing
Laos
Training Period: TBC
Philippines
Training Period: Upcoming
Malaysia
Training Period: Ongoing
If you or your organisation is interested in running similar programs, please send us an email at aphn@aphn.org.
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The Lien Collaborative Story
Embark on a journey with us as we delve into the impactful realm of palliative care capacity building in our inaugural series – an intimate exploration of the Lien Collaborative's invaluable work. Discover the core of the Lien Collaborative and its profound contributions as we unfold the narrative of its endeavors in India. Join us in uncovering the heartwarming stories, challenges, and triumphs that shape the compassionate landscape of palliative care through the lens of the Lien Collaborative's remarkable journey.
The Lien Collaborative Story: India
Explore the remarkable journey of the Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care. Jointly developed by the Lien Foundation and the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network, the Collaborative has transformed the palliative care narrative in underserved Asian countries. With a significant influence in 10 countries, training 153 institutions and 512 dedicated professionals, this is the story of their impact in India and beyond.
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Produced by Moonshine Movies, LIFE ASKED DEATH highlights the scale of pain and suffering that needs to be urgently addressed in Asia, and offers insights into the positive outcomes that can be achieved even in resource-limited countries. The documentary brings viewers to Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sri Lanka to witness how Lien Collaborative’s specialist volunteers bring palliative care and training to these countries. When international experts and local stakeholders work together to develop palliative care capacity in the government-run health systems, the barriers to pain relief and humane care can be removed.