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Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria was created in 2002 as an international mechanism to combat these three diseases, which together kill more than 6 million people every year. Since its inception, the GF has committed over $11 billion dollars to more than 550 grants in 136 countries to fight these pandemics. The US has historically been an important supporter of the GF, providing around one-third of all of its money. It is imperative that the US maintain its role as a strong donor in order for other donors to continue supporting the Fund, and for it to remain strong. By 2010, the GF will need an estimated $6 to 8 billion dollars in order to continue funding over 500 programs in more than 136 countries. As such, the US needs to give $2 billion dollars for fiscal year 2009: this would represent a contribution of one-third of the GF's needs, the US fair share that we have historically contributed.
In order to make sure that this happens, SGAC is working this fall and winter to educate politicians about the importance of the GF, and demand that they recognize the need for strong US support. We will send action alerts and updates as the year progresses, and as we enter into 2009 and the new Congress, President and fiscal year. For now, please click below to access SGAC's campaign kit on the Global Fund.
Download the 2008 Global Fund Fact Sheet
Download the 2008 Global Fund Action Guide
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