Elton John AIDS Foundation

“We seek to lead with compassion, inclusion, human rights, public health, and scientific evidence. This approach is equally vital in drug policy. It mirrors the blueprint that has driven the successes of the HIV movement,” Elton John and former New Zealand Prime Minister and Chair of The Global Commission on Drug Policy, Helen Clark, share in a co-authored piece for The Telegraph.    In light of #AIDS2024’s theme, "Putting People First", Elton and Helen discuss how marginalised communities, particularly people who use drugs, continue to get left behind due to punitive laws. Both leaders urge for the global focus on funding and implementing effective harm reduction services.    Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eZhjhn_P

Under the RADIAN 2.0 program, we're calling for grant proposals for projects aimed at providing refugees from Ukraine with access to quality HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services, as well as addressing structural barriers such as limited access to government services and stigma. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3fdDZcX

Announcing a $25 million commitment to tackle rising HIV rates in Eastern Europe and Central Asia!   We must end the AIDS epidemic for everyone, everywhere. No region or community should be left behind. We’ve long worked in places that others don’t to ensure that we’re tackling HIV where help is most needed. Today, we announce a further $25 million in funding to address the HIV crisis in Eastern Europe and Central Asia through our ground-breaking partnership Radian with Gilead Sciences. Since launching Radian in 2019, we have: ➡ Reached 271,000 people with lifesaving HIV services ➡ Provided over 114,000 HIV tests ➡ (Re-)initiated over 26,500 people on antiretroviral therapy ➡ Trained more than 14,000 frontline workers to reduce stigma and discrimination. Over the next five years, RADIAN 2.0 will continue to provide the most marginalized communities with the HIV services, treatment and care they so urgently need: https://lnkd.in/evqZYC7q

The Elton John AIDS Foundation team are arriving in Munich today for International AIDS Society's AIDS 2024 conference! We’re excited to be part of an incredible week of learning, collaboration and development to reignite the global mission to end AIDS and create an equitable world for all. Drop by one of the sessions that we are participating in and say hello: https://buff.ly/3LktjdH

❗ It’s time to stamp out stigma ❗ Today is Zero HIV Stigma Day. Stigma perpetuates health inequality by: 👉 Creating hostile environments that instill fear 👉 Pushing people away from lifesaving services At the Elton John AIDS Foundation, we’re committed to ending stigma to achieve health equity for all, and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their HIV status, can live a healthy, dignified life. Share this post to help us raise awareness and join us in standing against stigma 🧡 Photo credit: Alessandro Mariscalco

Meet Tommy, Vice President of Social Platform Development and Safety at The Trevor Project, one of the many new organizations Elton John AIDS Foundation, is funding to protect LGBTQ people around the world. Tommy oversees TrevorSpace, an online community with over 650,000 members that sets itself apart by focusing exclusively on LGBTQ youth. “As I was coming to terms with my identity as a gay man, having a resource like TrevorSpace would have been invaluable. When you're coming out, you don't always know who around you identifies as LGBTQ . But with an online community dedicated to that, you can just log on and find people like you. The Trevor Project’s in-house moderation team has a comprehensive understanding of issues related to LGBTQ young people. A portion of the funding from the Elton John AIDS Foundation will fund one moderator role which will help to keep TrevorSpace a safe online space.

“This is a huge fight, and it’s a fight that is not won.” – Anne Aslett A big thank you to M&G plc for inviting us to this special fireside chat and for supporting the Foundation’s mission 🧡

🎉 We’re delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in the Third Sector Awards' ‘Best Use of Social Media’ category for #InnerElton! It is a true honour to have been shortlisted alongside many incredible causes dedicated to tackling social issues and shaping a better future for communities in the UK and beyond. Stay tuned for the results, which will be announced on Friday, September 20. https://lnkd.in/eEcQCEt

Young people across the globe are growing up in a world where a third of nations still classify LGBTQ people as criminals. We’re so proud to be working together to further our shared missions and to build a world where LGBTQ young people feel safe, supported, respected, and loved.  With funding from the Elton John AIDS Foundation, The Trevor Project will provide life-changing support via crisis intervention services and peer support programming to approximately 125,000 young people across the US. The support will also cover the costs for a dedicated community moderator who will ensure that The Trevor Project’s digital platform, TrevorSpace, remains a sanctuary and safe space for every user. This partnership is not just a project; it’s a lifeline. Find out more: https://buff.ly/4dpbPsT

Join us at #AIDS2024 on Monday for United for Global Mental Health's session on integrating mental health into HIV programmes 👇