Jimmy Dorabjee, an Asian, a major figure in the drug users’ movement in Asia, and a pioneer in international harm reduction policy and practice, worked for the Burnet Institute, Australia.
In recognition of Jimmy’s untiring efforts, the Burnet Institute announced the “Dorabjee Award” at the Harm Reduction International Conference HR23 closing ceremony in Melbourne, Australia.
Dorabjee Award will provide scholarships, supporting two people with lived/living experience working in the harm reduction field to attend a conference on drug use and related harms.