Global Fund [to 23 April 2016]
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21 April 2016
United Methodist Church Makes Major Contribution
GENEVA – The United Methodist Church’s contribution to the Global Fund has reached US$20 million, strongly supporting malaria programs in most-affected countries in Africa.

“We thank the United Methodist Church for their relentless efforts in the fight against malaria,” said Mark Dybul, Executive Director of the Global Fund. “This is the largest contribution ever received from a faith-based organization and it’s extremely encouraging to see partners of all sectors coming together to eliminate malaria.”
The people of The United Methodist Church and the Global Fund joined forces in the fight against malaria through the Imagine No Malaria campaign, which aims to raise US$75 million to address the impact of malaria in Africa through prevention, treatment, communication and education.

Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, chair of the United Methodist Global Health Initiative, announced the latest contribution to the Global Fund ahead of World Malaria Day, April 25…

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21 April 2016
MCM Joins Partnership to Support Global Health
SEOUL, South Korea – MCM, the luxury travel goods brand from South Korea, announced that it will support global health by contributing US$10 million through (RED) over the next 10 years…

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20 April 2016
Portugal Makes New Pledge to the Global Fund
GENEVA – The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria welcomed a pledge by Portugal for renewed financial support in 2016, just ahead of the Global Fund’s replenishment for the three-year period beginning in 2017.

Ambassador Pedro Nuno Bártolo announced Portugal’s contribution during a meeting at the Global Fund office in Geneva: “A partnership with the Global Fund is more than just providing a financial contribution, it’s about global solidarity. We are very honored to make this contribution.”

Mark Dybul, Executive Director of the Global Fund said: “It’s very important that Portugal is back at the table. We appreciate the efforts of Portugal to partner with the Global Fund in this important year.”

Portugal pledged €50,000 for 2016, doubling its contribution so far in the 2014-2016 funding period. The country also contributes technical assistance to Global Fund-supported programs in some Portuguese-speaking countries in order to improve the efficiency of grant implementation. In Guinea Bissau, for example, the Global Fund and the government of Portugal are currently working together to provide technical assistance to grants.