Updates
6,175 Japanese Citizens Sign Petition Calling for Strengthened Contributions from Japan to the Global Fund
TOKYO, Sept 19 – Africa Japan Forum (AJF) submitted a petition signed by 6,175 Japanese citizens to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), which calls on the Government of Japan to strengthen contributions to Eighth Replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Click to read the full news release.
Debt2Health: From Theory to Action | Innovative Financing Series Part 2
The second webinar in our innovative financing series was held on 10th September 2025, jointly organised by Global Fund Advocates Network Asia-Pacific, Joep Lange Institute, Malaysian AIDS Council, Malaysian AIDS Foundation, and the Center for Indonesia’s Strategic Development Initiatives. This webinar provided a comprehensive overview of Debt2Health and explored case studies of Indonesia’s experience. Click here for the recording and the full blog summary to learn more.
Sign-On Letter to the Chancellor of Germany | Eighth Replenishment
Civil Society for Malaria Elimination (CS4ME), Global Funds Advocates Network (GFAN), Global Fund Advocates Network Africa (GFAN Africa), and Global Fund Advocates Network Asia-Pacific (GFAN AP) are seeking your support to sign on to a letter to the Chancellor of Germany in support of the Global Fund!
Joint Civil Society Statement to the TICAD 9 Yokohama Declaration
This statement is jointly released by Africa Japan Forum (AJF), Civil Society For Malaria Elimination (CS4ME), Global Fund Advocates Network Africa (GFAN Africa), and Global Fund Advocates Network Asia-Pacific (GFAN AP) in response to the TICAD 9 Yokohama Declaration released on 22 August 2025 upon the conclusion of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9).
Reflections from APACC & Community Summit – 5 Questions with Ikka Noviyanti
Ikka Noviyanti (Regional Coordinator, Youth LEAD) reflects on key takeaways from her participation in APACC, Community Summit, and engagements with civil society & Diet members from 12-14 June 2025 in Japan. Click here to read the interview in full.
Adaptation Measures for GC7: Impacts & What Next?
This updates and coordination call was held on 6th June 2025, jointly organised by Global Fund Advocates Network Asia-Pacific, Seven Alliance, Asia Pacific Regional Learning Hub, and Frontline AIDS. This call with Asia-Pacific partners aimed to unpack the GC7 reprioritisation process and opportunities for community engagement. Click here for the recording and the full blog summary to learn more.
Communities & Civil Society Debrief: The 53rd Global Fund Board Meeting
The webinar was organised by Global Fund Advocates Network Asia-Pacific (GFAN AP) on 29th May 2025 to discuss key takeaways from the Global Fund’s 53rd Board Meeting with representatives from the Communities Delegation, Developing Country NGO Delegation and Developed Country NGO Delegation. Click here for the recording and the full blog summary to learn more.
Sign on Letter for President to the Republic of Korea
In anticipation of the new President of South Korea to be elected on 2 June, Civil Society for Malaria Elimination (CS4ME), Global Funds Advocates Network (GFAN), Global Fund Advocates Network Africa (GFAN Africa), Global Fund Advocates Network Asia-Pacific (GFAN AP) and Korean Advocates for Global Health (KAGH) is seeking your support to sign on to a letter to the new President of the Republic of Korea in support of the Global Fund!
GFAN AP Partner Updates Call #4
The webinar was organised by Global Fund Advocates Network Asia-Pacific (GFAN AP) on 14 May 2025 to bring together Asia-Pacific community and civil society partners to debrief the GFAN Annual Strategy Meeting and the recent 53rd Global Fund Board Meeting. Click here for the recording and the full blog summary to learn more.