The END Fund

The END Fund is seeking a consulting firm to drive Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) in its priority countries across Africa. The consulting firm will support Oyetola O. and the END Fund to cultivate funding partnerships with the African private and philanthropic sectors primarily, while building on, forging symbiotic collaborations with governments and other local stakeholders. The goal of this consulting engagement is to work with the END Fund in catalyzing domestic private and philanthropic sector towards neglected tropical disease control and elimination in selected African countries, while sustainably supporting the building of sustainable financing mechanisms at national levels. Please view the link for more information on how to apply. https://bit.ly/3ZmxNr5

Happy 25th Anniversary UBS Optimus Foundation !! You have been a terrific and generous partner to The END Fund. Know that our partnership has contributed to millions of people no longer being at risk for neglected tropical diseases. Huge thanks to the Foundation, Tom Hall , and UBS clients for your generosity! #endfund #collaborativephilanthropy #endNTDs

Last chance to book your virtual trip to Kenya to learn how we can #beatNTDs! Starting today at 8am EST/13GMT/16EAT. Register here: https://bit.ly/3O2RoqY

As part of the Reframing Neglect Africa tour, the series made its second stop in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire at the 3rd Edition of the Africa Foto Fair 2024! Hosted and creative directed by Aida Muluneh Studio, this event brought another powerful opportunity to engage the community and international art world through visual storytelling that intersects with and elevates advocacy. Through vivid and striking visuals, she examines social issues and challenges representations of neglected tropical diseases across Africa. A heartfelt thank you to artists Aida Muluneh Studio, Ala Kheir and Sarah Waiswa, along with the entire team at the Africa Foto Fair, for championing this impactful initiative. 📸 #ReframingNeglect #EndtheNeglect #ArtForChange #AfricaFotoFair #AFF24

This Thursday November 21st, hop on a virtual tour of Kenya where we will celebrate over ten years of partnership in the country, and learn about what we can do to champion the end to #NTDs Register here: https://bit.ly/3O2RoqY

This week, Ms. Carol Karutu, Vice President of Programs at the END Fund, visited World Health Organization Kenya Representative Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo and technical officers to discuss collaboration on elimination of neglected tropical diseases. The meeting discussed a case for investment in Kenya’s quick wins toward ending key NTDs like lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis, and visceral leishmaniasis by 2027. #NTDElimination #BeatNTDs

Rising intensity of extreme weather is bringing to light a stark reality: for communities already grappling with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), extreme new weather patterns are more than natural disasters; they’re a catalyst for further disease spread. From flooding in Kenya to drought in Ethiopia, extreme weather is challenging how the world attempts to control climate sensitive diseases like NTDs. “What [climate change] does is potentially subvert the current road map. There is going to be less stability in transmission patterns, which means that current paradigms for elimination and eradication for most NTDs are no longer fit for purpose. There is a lot more uncertainty,” says Mark Booth, a Climate and NTD researcher at Newcastle University. Click the link for more on how climate change may be impacting neglected tropical disease. https://bit.ly/40Hsepa

Our annual "Journey Through" webinar series is back! On November 21st, we will be hosting a virtual trip to Kenya, to learn about the culture, music, and what our partners at the Ministry of Health, Amref Kenya, and the African Institute of Health & Development are doing to #beatNTDs Book your virtual plane ticket here: https://bit.ly/3O2RoqY

When it comes to funding neglected tropical disease research, community engagement is paramount. Co-production and genuine participation ensures that projects are culturally relevant and tailored to local needs, leading to more effective interventions. Community involvement also promotes sustainability, as communities who are able to play a part in actively leading programs are more likely to continue efforts long after initial funding ends. Additionally, local insights help identify and reach people in hard-to-reach or marginalized areas, maximizing the project’s efficacy. For funders, these elements signal that a project is well-positioned for success and has potential for long-term impact. Investing in projects with strong community engagement is not only about addressing immediate health needs but also about empowering communities and building resilient health systems. https://bit.ly/3CiQyUl

Visceral leishmaniasis, also known as kala-azar, is often referred to as the neglected of the neglected diseases. Spread to humans from sandflies, the disease can be deadly if untreated. In rural India, as well as many other endemic regions around the world, diagnosis and treatment is hard to come by, and can often be misdiagnosed. Munni has had visceral leishmaniasis twice since 2020, and describes the physical and emotional toll the disease has taken. According to the WHO, an estimated 50,000 to 90,000 people catch the disease every year. However, cases are on the rise. Increasing global temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns as a result of climate change are creating more favorable circumstances for disease vectors such as the sandfly. Read more about Munni's experience with this deadly disease. https://bit.ly/4ekfcRC