Since the establishment of the Global Fund in 2002, various organisations have been formed as “Friends of the Fund.” They promote the work of the Fund and mobilise financial and political support for it. These organisations do not receive funding from the Global Fund. They raise money from various donors. Their core of objectives and activities vary. Those from donor countries mostly carry out mobilisation of political and financial support for the Fund, while those from grant receiving countries focus on raising awareness about the three diseases and how to apply for and implement grants. The following is a list of the Friends organisations.
Friends Africa
Friends of the Global Fund Africa was established in 2006. Its mission is to galvanise African governments, the private sector and civil society to bring about sustainable and effective methods of addressing the three diseases in Africa through Global Fund grants. Friends of the Global Fund, Africa 11B Fatai Arobieke Street Lekki Phase One, Lagos, Nigeria info@friends-africa.org
Friends of the Fund Europe
Friends of the Fund Europe contributes to the fight against the three diseases and promotes the Global Fund in Europe. It carries out advocacy among government and the private sector to seek partnerships and fund raising. Amis du Fonds mondial, Europe 71 bis rue du Cardinal Lemoine 75005 Paris, France sylviechantereau@afmeurope.org
Friends of the Global Fund Japan
Friends of the Global Fund Japan promotes a greater understanding of the Global Fund and encourages Japan to expand its role in the battle against communicable diseases. Friends is administered by the Japan Center for International Exchange, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to strengthening Japan’s international cooperation. Friends of the Global Fund, Japan c/o Japan Center for International Exchange 4-9-17 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku Tokyo 106-0047 Japan fgfj@jcie.or.jp
Friends Latin America and the Caribbean
Friends of the Global Fund Latin America and the Caribbean is a regional initiative whose mission is to mobilise political and financial support for the three diseases. Amigos del Fondo Mundial Av. Las Heras 2207 4TO (C1127AAE) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Friends Middle East and North Africa
Friends Middle East and North Africa was founded in January 2009 with funding from the Samih Darwazah Foundation and Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC. Its mission is to mobilise regional institutions, public opinion and private companies to support the Global Fund. Friends Middle East and North Africa Al Kursi Area Building 49 Amman, Jordan rababneh@gmail.com
Pacific Friends
Pacific Friends of the Global Fund was established in February 2009 to raise awareness of the regional challenges posed by the three diseases and to build regional, political and financial support for the Global Fund. It is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Pacific Friends of the Global Fund The Kirby Institute Corner Boundary and West Streets Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia info@pacificfriendsglobalfund.org
Friends of South and West Asia
The main focus of Friends of South and West Asia is to bring about greater awareness of the need for good health with special reference to the three diseases. It also carries out a resource mobilisation role by requesting governments in the region to contribute or increase their current contribution to the Global Fund and by trying to identify innovative financing methods. Confederation of Indian Industry 249 F, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV, Sector 18, Gurgaon 122 015 Haryana, India s.sen@cii.in
Friends of the Global Fight (US)  
Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was formed in 2004. It engages and mobilises US decision-makers to support the Global Fund. It advocates on behalf of the Global Fund within Congress and the administration. Friends of the Global Fight 1730 Rhode Island Ave., NW Suite 912 Washington, D.C. 20036 USA info@theglobalfight.org