A Briefing for Venezuelan Civil Society
After eliminating malaria in the 1960s, Venezuela was responsible for 53% of cases (519,109) and 80% of deaths (456) from the disease in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2017.1 Recent estimates for 2018 show a 1260% increase in the number of malaria cases in Venezuela compared to the year 2000.… Read more
In December 2018, ICASO published a report entitled “No Such Accountability on the Ground: A Rapid Appraisal of Community Engagement in Malawi’s Global Fund Process,” which highlights successes and challenges in Malawi’s Global Fund program for the 2017-2019 funding cycle, with a specific focus on community-led advocacy and monitoring efforts.… Read more
ICASO and APCASO are proud to announce a partnership to provide technical assistance to implementers of Global Fund-supported programs to reduce barriers to HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria services. In March the organizations were jointly awarded an “indefinite quantity contract” to provide services through the Global Fund’s Human Rights Strategic Initiative.… Read more
“No Such Accountability is Available on the Ground”
A Rapid Appraisal of Community Engagement in Malawi’s Global Fund Processes
In 2017, ICASO supported a local partner—Health and Rights Education Programme (HREP)—to facilitate meaningful and impactful community engagement in Global Fund processes in Malawi.… Read more
This briefing paper outlines the ways in which ICASO sees the Global Fund continuing to engage with communities and civil society around the world. It was prepared in consultation with a number of key community representatives who have had a long history with working with the Global Fund. The paper clearly indicates how we believe that the Global Fund can extend its commitment to community engagement and partnership opportunities.… Read more
