Learning Hub – Accessing Technical Assistance

The Global Fund is committed to supporting the meaningful engagement of communities most affected by HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria in Global Fund and related national processes throughout the funding cycle. Engaging communities in an inclusive and meaningful way is crucial to ensuring that Global Fund investments are evidence- and rights-based, and gender and age responsive.

The Global Fund Board has approved the Community Engagement Strategic Initiative (CE SI) for implementation from January 2024 to December 2026. These guidelines describe the technical assistance available as part of the CE SI.

Who can apply for CE SI technical assistance?

The following stakeholders from countries eligible for Global Fund funding as well as from countries included in multicounty grants can apply for technical assistance (TA):

• Networks and organizations led by key or vulnerable populations in the context of HIV or TB.
• Youth-led networks and organizations.
• Women-led networks and organizations.
• Networks and organizations led by people living with HIV, TB survivors, or communities most affected by malaria.
• Civil society networks and organizations closely working with one/several of the groups mentioned above.

Nineteen (19) community and civil society TA providers have been pre-qualified for the 2024-2026 implementation period. These organizations were selected through an open and competitive tender process, to ensure providers have a strong track record and relevant expertise in relation to human rights, gender, equity, key populations, and community systems and responses. TA providers are selected in line with the specific requirements of each TA request.