{"id":162080,"date":"2022-09-01T18:42:19","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T18:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/africa\/heres-how-our-activists-fought-to-end-hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-malaria\/"},"modified":"2024-03-01T07:47:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T07:47:53","slug":"global-fund-2022-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/africa\/stories\/global-fund-2022-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s how our activists fought to end HIV\/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS<\/a>, Tuberculosis<\/a>, and Malaria<\/a> is a global player that helps fight these three preventable diseases.<\/p>\n

This year, global leaders had the opportunity to reinvest in the Global Fund, and there was a huge amount at stake. In fact, the Global Fund could save 20 million lives by the year 2026 with its request for $18 billion. Watch our video below to find out just how big of an impact this is.<\/p>\n

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So, how much did global leaders commit this year? They committed a historic total of $14.25 billion to the Global Fund, with a few more countries yet to pledge. While this falls short of the $18 billion target, it’s an impressive result and the most money ever raised for a multilateral health institution.<\/p>\n

Our activists have been working hard all year to make this happen — from taking over the EU Parliament and Times Square, to meeting with important stakeholders and more. Here’s a look back at how they secured this life-saving investment.<\/p>\n

Our activists took action online<\/h3>\n

From sharing quizzes on HIV\/AIDS<\/a>, tuberculosis<\/a>, and malaria<\/a>, to pushing petitions<\/a>, our activists from around the world were able to promote the Global Fund and mobilize supporters far and wide! They were able to get over 55,000 signatures for our Global Fund petition and tweeted directly at country leaders to raise awareness.<\/p>\n

They held a lobby day in London<\/h3>\n
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This summer, our GenerAction activists took to the streets of London to pledge their support to the Global Fund and the fight to end epidemics like HIV\/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.<\/p>\n

They met with Melinda French Gates in Berlin<\/h3>\n
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In Berlin, our GenerAction activists also met with global activist Melinda French Gates and politician Bärbel Kofler to talk about the Global Fund and how we can end preventable diseases.<\/p>\n

They projected a video on the streets of Paris<\/h3>\n
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Vendredi dernier, nous avons projeté dans les rues de Paris un court film animé. Notre but? Faire comprendre à @EmmanuelMacron<\/a> qu’en augmentant sa contribution au @GlobalFund<\/a>, il peut sauver des millions de vies du sida, de la tuberculose et du paludisme.<\/p>\n

Regardez notre vidéo ⬇️ pic.twitter.com\/ixlB2DN0nA<\/a><\/p>\n

— ONE France (@ONE_Fr) September 15, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In France, our activists screened a short film on the streets of Paris to catch the attention of President Emmanuel Macron. The subject of the film? How the Global Fund can save millions of lives from HIV\/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.<\/p>\n

They took over the EU Parliament<\/h3>\n
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Thank you @tomastobe<\/a> for meeting with us #ONEActivists<\/a> today!<\/p>\n

We are very happy to count on your support for calling EU leaders to ensure an ambitious support to the @GlobalFund<\/a> to Fight AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis.​
#FightForWhatCounts<\/a> @ONEinEU<\/a> @brandonjlocke<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/H8MVhzGA7o<\/a><\/p>\n

— Jonas Nitschke (@jonas_nitschke) May 11, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Our activists in Europe took over the European Parliament for two days to meet with MEPs<\/a> to tell them about the Global Fund’s important impact since its founding in 2002, and the importance of reinvesting in this global player at the replenishment this year.<\/p>\n

They advocated at Bonnaroo<\/h3>\n
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Bonnaroo is an annual music festival that brings people from all walks of life together, and our activists capitalized on that moment. At this year’s festival, our ONE activists in America set up a booth to inform festival-goers about the Global Fund and its impact!<\/p>\n

They made a splash at the Capital Pride festival in Ottawa<\/h3>\n
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We met these rad folks at @FierteCapPride<\/a> and they helped give away thousands of stickers. All out to #EndAIDS<\/a> #ottawapride<\/a> and support the @GlobalFund<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1fq1vtweIx<\/a><\/p>\n

— ONE Canada (@ONE_in_Canada) August 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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ONE and allies are out to ensure Canada makes a #1Point2Billion<\/a> to the Global Fund to #endAIDS<\/a> #ottawapride<\/a> #FightForWhatCounts<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/OCAmXKPBn4<\/a><\/p>\n

— ONE Canada (@ONE_in_Canada) August 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Our activists in Canada took to the Capital Pride festival in Ottawa to raise awareness for the fight against AIDS\/HIV and support for the global fund!<\/p>\n

They made a buzz around the office of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz<\/h3>\n
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“Malaria bleibt eine der tödlichsten Krankheiten der Welt. Das Tragische daran ist, dass diese Todeszahlen absolut vermeidbar sind.” – @ExoKreischer<\/a>. #EndMalaria<\/a>
Warum es so wichtig ist, dass der @GlobalFund<\/a> mit den nötigen Mitteln ausgestattet wird ➡️ https:\/\/t.co\/dBAzsLM2tp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fL6i0NJklB<\/a><\/p>\n

— ONEDeutschland (@ONEDeutschland) September 7, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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To get the attention of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, our activists in Germany made a buzz, literally. They stood outside of the chancellor’s office with make-shift mosquitoes accompanied by buzzing sounds to draw attention to themselves and the Global Fund’s work tackling malaria.<\/p>\n

They closed out a summer festival in Belgium<\/h3>\n
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Our #ONEactivists<\/a> just wrapped up at their stand at the Solidarités Festival in Namur raising awareness of the @GlobalFund<\/a>. It’s time to #FightForWhatCounts<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rlRsgHS9Cb<\/a><\/p>\n

— ONEinEU (@ONEinEU) August 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Over the summer, our activists wrapped up the Solidarités Festival in Belgium by raising awareness for the Global Fund!<\/p>\n

They invited the Canadian prime minister into the ring at the International AIDS Conference<\/h3>\n
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Hello Mr. Prime Minister!<\/p>\n

We heard you like to box. Getting into the ring can be exhilarating. We get it!<\/p>\n

We need you to bring that energy to #AIDS2022<\/a> to #FightForWhatCounts<\/a>. End AIDS!<\/p>\n

The clock is ticking!
But it isn’t too late to step up. #1point2billion<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5C7hnAifww<\/a><\/p>\n

— ONE Canada (@ONE_in_Canada) July 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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We’re at #AIDS2022<\/a> in Montreal, making noise in support of @GlobalFund<\/a>!<\/p>\n

We’re also collecting personalized postcards pushing @JustinTrudeau<\/a> to #FightForWhatCounts<\/a>. Happy to have @iasociety<\/a> President @ProfAdeeba<\/a> add her voice!#1point2billion<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/v51SL0rGQH<\/a><\/p>\n

— ONE Canada (@ONE_in_Canada) July 29, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

During the International AIDS Conference in July, our activists in Canada worked to get the attention of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by inviting him into the “ring” to help fight and end AIDS!<\/p>\n

They also sent personalized postcards to Trudeau to push him to further the fight against HIV\/AIDS.<\/p>\n

They hosted a classic pub quiz<\/h3>\n
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Let’s get our *Pub Quiz Night started!*<\/p>\n

❓ Our amazing #ONEActivists<\/a> are ready with interesting and challenging questions on TB, Malaria, and other preventable diseases! <\/p>\n

Can’t join? Watch out this space! #FightForWhatCounts<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EU44OTe1aT<\/a><\/p>\n

— ONEinEU (@ONEinEU) April 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A pub quiz, but make it about the Global Fund. Our activists in Europe hosted a pub quiz with challenging questions about malaria, tuberculosis, and other preventable diseases to raise awareness and educate pub-goers in Brussels.<\/p>\n

They took over summer festivals in France<\/h3>\n
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Le @GlobalFund<\/a>, vous connaissez ? ? Nos #ONEActivists<\/a> sont pr\u00e9sent-e-s au festival @lollapaloozafr<\/a> pour sensibiliser au travail crucial du Fonds mondial. Venez les voir !<\/p>\n

Si vous n\u2019y \u00eates pas, soutenez le Fonds mondial en signant notre p\u00e9tition \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/n7g2nB2Htx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/31nL3iX43J<\/a><\/p>\n

— ONE France (@ONE_Fr) July 17, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n