The Global Fund is an innovative partnership of governments and private organizations to rid the world of AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. Its sole purpose is to give grants to countries, organizations and communities that sorely need help in the fight to end these epidemics.

A Big Solution to a Big Problem

Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is an independent organization endorsed by many of the world's wealthiest nations. Major partners include President Bush’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the World Health Organization (WHO) and The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Money is disbursed to the front lines of the epidemics to be used by governments, nonprofits and communities. To date, the Fund has committed more than US$ 7 billion to programs in 136 countries.

A Process that Works

The Global Fund awards grants to local organizations that show initiative to address a country's needs. Programs are reviewed regularly to assess results. Projects that achieve their goals receive continued funding.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Local health workers understand how best to fight disease in their communities. The Global Fund uses as many experts and resources from recipient countries as possible.

Global Results

In four years, the Fund has achieved some substantial results. By December of 2006, Global Fund financing provided:

• 770,000 people with treatment for HIV and AIDS
• 5.7 million people with HIV counseling and testing
• 2 million people with treatment for tuberculosis
• 7.3 million people with treatment for malaria
• 18 million insecticide treated bed nets to protect families from malaria