FRIENDS OF THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST AIDS TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Friends advocates for U.S. support of the Global Fund, and its goal to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. As an advocate, Friends engages U.S. policymakers and influencers in conversation about the Global Fund’s lifesaving work, and highlights the significant returns on health investment, both for global partners and for America. As an educator, Friends works diligently to communicate the Global Fund’s innovative, efficient and transparent approach to global health funding, and the significant impact it achieves. As a convener of substantive and outcome-oriented discussions in the U.S., Friends has built strong credibility among government, global health, private sector, faith-based and grass tops partners. We foster connections among a broad range of stakeholders who are committed to improving global health and saving lives.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Policy
THE PROGRAM EDUCATES U.S. POLICYMAKERS AND DECISION MAKERS ON THE WORK OF THE GLOBAL FUND AND ITS SUCCESSES FIGHTING AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS, AND MALARIA. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FRIENDS CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 24 PAPERS TO SEVERAL GLOBAL HEALTH NGOS AND CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED SEVERAL INFORMATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL BRIEFINGS ON GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUES AND THE ROLE THE GLOBAL FUND IS TAKING TO COMBAT HIV/AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA AROUND THE WORLD.
Communications
FRIENDS OF THE GLOBAL FIGHT'S COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM WORKS TO INCREASE U.S. PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE GLOBAL FUND AND AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA AND FURTHER THE PROGRAM GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of meetings with policymakers or candidates
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Policy
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of meetings held with decision makers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Policy
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of policymakers or candidates reached
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Policy
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of government officials who publicly support the advocacy effort
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Policy
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of research or policy analysis products developed, e.g., reports, briefs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Communications
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of coalition meetings held and attendance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Policy
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of briefings or presentations held
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Policy
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of audience members with favorable attitudes towards the issue or interest
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Policy
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of press releases developed and distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Communications
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Friend of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria works to end the worldwide burden of the three diseases. We educate, engage, and mobilize U.S. decision makers to support The Global Fund, the world's largest global health financier.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
* Communications: Friends' communications program works to increase U.S. public awareness on the Global Fund.
* Education/Awareness: The program educates U.S lawmakers and decision makers on the work of the Global Fund and its successes fighting AIDS, tuberculosis, and Malaria. Throughout the years, Friends created and distributed dozens of papers to health NGOs, congressional offices, and the U.S Administration on the work and successes of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The organization also hosted several informational/educational briefings on global health issues and the role that the Global Fund is taking to combat HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria.
*Lobbying: The organization works to ensure that the U.S. government continues to support the Global Fund Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the fight against these three diseases around the world.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Friends advocates for U.S. support of the Global Fund, and its goal to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
As an advocate, Friends engages U.S. policymakers and influencers in conversation about the Global Fund’s lifesaving work, and highlights the significant returns on health investment, both for global partners and for America.
As an educator, Friends works diligently to communicate the Global Fund’s innovative, efficient and transparent approach to global health funding, and the significant impact it achieves.
As a convener of substantive and outcome-oriented discussions in the U.S., Friends has built strong credibility among government, global health, private sector, faith-based and grass tops partners. We foster connections among a broad range of stakeholders who are committed to improving global health and saving lives.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was founded in late 2003. Since then, the organization has expanded its public support by expanding it financial partnerships in addition to continue a robust agenda of policy and educational activities directed towards building, growing, and maintaining public support.
Friends will continue its education and advocacy efforts dedicated to sustaining and expanding U.S. support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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FRIENDS OF THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST AIDS TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA
Board of directorsas of 10/04/2023
Mr. Jeff Sturchio
Rabin Martin
Barbara Bush
Global Health Corps
Jonathan Orszag
Compass Lexecon
Mark Dybul
Georgetown University
William Frist
Former US Senator
Eric Goosby
UN Special Envoy on Tuberculosis
Jeff Sturchio
Rabin Martin
Linda Woolley
Maurine Murenga
Martha Roby
Quarraisha Abdool Karim
Kieran Daly
Nicole Sexton
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.