However, for those who live in Lashio, close to Myanmar's border with China, there is a ray of hope.
Counselling plays a major role in their work.
For both victim and family. Recently, one man had been found outside a railway station without anyone to look after him or anywhere to stay. The group found some temporary accomodation for him and in the interim, gave regular counselling to his family. With continued support from the Red Cross volunteers, the family took the man back. Home care and safe sex education for sufferers and relatives are the other key services of the group.