Friends of the Global Fund Europe

Friends of The Global Fund Europe is a leading organization dedicated to political advocacy to promote the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in Europe. Founded in April 2005 under the high patronage of the President of the French Republic, the organization is based in Paris and operates throughout Europe, particularly in countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, and Belgium, as well as with European institutions in Brussels and Strasbourg.

The main mission of Friends of The Global Fund Europe is to raise awareness of global health issues and promote recognition of the goals, actions, and successes of the Global Fund. The organization advocates for the mobilization of political and institutional decision-makers, civil society, the private sector, and the media to increase international community investments in global health and the fight against the three diseases. The organization's values include partnership, performance orientation, responsible advocacy, as well as justice and transparency.

Friends of The Global Fund Europe focuses on political advocacy and resource mobilization to support the Global Fund. The organization works to increase investments in global health and to end the three most devastating pandemics in developing countries. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, civil society organizations, and the private sector to promote innovative financing models for development and global health.

The organization is committed to strengthening health systems and promoting transition processes to create sustainable solutions in healthcare. It advocates for access to treatments and care for the most vulnerable populations, including women and children, and pursues a rights-based approach. Friends of The Global Fund Europe aims to demonstrate the positive social impacts of its actions on education, economic well-being, and gender equality.

Current initiatives include the publication of reports and the organization of events to raise awareness of the urgent need for action and investment in the fight against tuberculosis. The organization is also working on coordinating efforts for global health security, particularly regarding emerging zoonotic diseases such as Mpox.

Friends of The Global Fund Europe remains an indispensable player in the global health sector, tirelessly working to end AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria while advancing the strengthening of health systems and promoting justice and transparency in all its operations.

1. https://friendseurope.org/
2. https://friendseurope.org/friends-of-the-global-fund-europe/the-board-of-directors/
3. https://friendseurope.org/fgfe-activities-in-europe/france/
4. https://friendseurope.org/fgfe-mission/
5. https://friendseurope.org/fgfe-activities-in-europe/pan-europe/