Elton John AIDS Foundation

Women and HIV: The urgent truth we cannot ignore HIV doesn’t impact everyone equally. Around the world, women and girls shoulder a disproportionate burden of illness, stigma and loss. The Elton John AIDS Foundation is the fifth largest philanthropic...

Read more about the women shaping the HIV response here: www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/the-urgent-t...

Last year, 60% of women-led HIV organizations lost funding. But women leaders didn’t stop.

This #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the women who refuse to look away.

In 1996 Elena was told she had three years to live. Today, she leads Revanche, bringing life-changing care to communities.

Photo of Anne Aslett with three young women. Quote reads: "Women and girls are not inherently more vulnerable to HIV; inequality puts them at risk. Gender-based violence, barriers to education and healthcare, poverty and stigma all drive that vulnerability. If we are serious about ending AIDS, we must dismantle the structural barriers that continue to endanger women and girls." - Anne Aslett

A future free from AIDS must also be a future built on gender equality.

As #InternationalWomensDay approaches, we’re highlighting the urgent need to center women and girls in the global HIV response and to confront the inequalities that continue to shape the epidemic.

One mission. One fearless commitment.

No one gets left behind.

Learn more about our mission: https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/about-us/

Discrimination fuels health inequities around the world. At @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org, we’re fighting back.

Join us in saying no to discrimination. No to stigma. And no to hate.

#ZeroDiscriminationDay

Photo of Mandisa and colleague from CHLP. Quote from S. Mandisa Moore-O'Neal, Executive Director of The Center for HIV Law and Policy: "Our partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation means we are able to provide intersectional HIV  legal and policy technical assistance to over 20 states, while also providing specialized support as needed. Our communities know they can rely on us for liberatory policy solutions."

HIV is not a crime. But in 32 states across the U.S. and 90+ countries, outdated laws still prosecute people for their HIV status. On #HIVIsNotACrime day, we stand with our partner @hivlawandpolicy.bsky.social to fight for laws rooted in science, dignity and justice.

Ending HIV globally requires action in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Opinion: As war and displacement fuel the HIV epidemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the RADIAN partnership between the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Gilead Sciences demonstrates the power of c...

In her @devex.com op-ed, our CEO Anne Aslett shares a tough truth: ending HIV in Eastern Europe & Central Asia is a political challenge as well as a scientific one. Through our RADIAN partnership with @gilead.com, we’re proving a different model is possible. Learn more: www.devex.com/news/sponsor...

Young woman smiles wearing a purple 'Tiko' t-shirt and lanyard. Text reads: When you believe in someone... And watch them change the world.

When you believe in someone and watch them succeed 🧡 Huge congratulations to our partner, Tiko on securing major funding from The Audacious Project. We spotted Tiko's potential early and helped them grow. Now they're ready to reach millions more girls in sub-Saharan Africa 🌍 https://bit.ly/4kRoIR8

How the Elton John AIDS Foundation is helping Ukrainian refugees survive and rebuild their lives Ukrainian refugees have had to leave their homes, families, friends, and communities behind. For people living with HIV, one thing cannot be lost: access to treatment and support. Through the Elton Jo...

The war in Ukraine enters its fifth year. 5.8M people have been forced to flee their homes, including over 1.3M who have sought safety in Germany. Through our RADIAN partnership with @gilead.com, we’re working to ensure that no one faces HIV alone: www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/supporting-u...

Opt-out testing flips the script. Our pilot in South London demonstrated just how powerful this approach could be. As part of the UK Government’s commitment to ending new cases of HIV, opt-out testing is being rolled out to 89 emergency departments in England, backed by a £150 million investment.

It’s #HIVTestingWeek in the UK!

Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV Consultant in Birmingham, UK explains why knowing your status really matters.

#GetTested. Protect your health.

Elton John and David Furnish have a message for you this #HIVTestingWeek!

Get tested. Know your status. Help end stigma.

Trauma-informed care shouldn’t be optional. It helps save lives.

People deserve care that feels safe enough to come back to.

Learn more about Titan’s story: https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/meet-titan-a-voice-for-change/

#NBHAAD

Since 2020, we have helped connect more than 78,000 people to ART.

ART stands for antiretroviral therapy. It is the lifesaving treatment for HIV. Yet right now, 9.2 million people living with HIV are not on treatment.

This is what ART is and why it matters.

This LGBT History Month in the UK comes at a critical moment. As leaders gather at the GiveOut Summit in London today, hard-won progress for LGBT+ people is under threat and attacks are accelerating.

Read Elton John & David Furnish's statement: www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/giveout-summ...

Statement by Elton John and David Furnish on congressional passage of U.S. funding for the fight against AIDS: www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/statement-on...

Warrington residents now able to access preventative HIV medication from home WARRINGTON residents will now be able to access preventative HIV medication.

www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/2578250...

We can block the spread of HIV: Best ideas of the century The “enormous revelation” that drugs can be used to prevent catching HIV has benefitted millions and helped slash transmission rates

www.newscientist.com/article/2510...

The near death -- and last-minute reprieve -- of a trial for an HIV vaccine A trial was about to launch for a vaccine that would ward off the HIV virus. It would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started.

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Unitaid approves new investments to accelerate equitable access to lenacapavir for HIV prevention - Unitaid

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WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this histori...

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Progress doesn’t always trend - but it’s happening. Good news matters. Especially now. From prevention breakthroughs to policy wins, real progress is happening in the global fight against HIV - even if it doesn’t always make the headlines. Read our latest round-up 👇

What is the cost of being who you are and loving who you love?

Access to healthcare. Safety. Even your life.

We refuse to look away. Learn more: https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/our-focus/lgbtq/

One year ago, funding cuts shook global health. But innovation pushed forward. We’re proud to be early supporters of Root to Rise, helping communities lead the rollout of game-changing injectable PrEP. Learn more: www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/what-one-yea...

This is how we protect young people today and stop new HIV cases: https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/our-focus/young-people/

A healthcare professional and a patient are seated in a medical office, engaged in conversation. The professional, wearing gloves, is looking at the patient, who is laughing. The text on the image reads, "When was the last time you got tested?"

Over 1 million curable STIs are acquired every day worldwide by people aged 15-49. Most of which have no symptoms. This is why testing matters.

This #STIQDay is your reminder to #GetTested because knowing your status can empower you.

📷 Cubby Graham

The Rocket Fund is @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org's global push to accelerate the fight to end AIDS. Our goal? To raise $200M by the end of 2026 to help rip this disease out by its roots and make sure no one is left behind. Learn more: https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/what-we-do/rocketfund/

#EJAFOscars returns this March to bring heart and purpose to Hollywood’s biggest night 🧡🚀 Stay tuned for more announcements!

People hand out harm reduction tools. Text reads: 89% of every dollar goes straight to our mission.

Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we are able to connect hard-to-reach communities with vital HIV testing, treatment and compassionate care.

In 2026, join us in protecting and expanding HIV care around the world 🧡

Statement: As we welcome the new year, we renew our commitment to leave no one behind. We believe in a future where every person affected by HIV has access to lifesaving prevention, treatment and the compassionate care they deserve. The past year reminded us that progress is never guaranteed, but it also showed us what's possible when communities lead with courage and care. Their resilience fuels our hope and calls us to move faster and stand stronger. To everyone who stands with us, speaks out and takes action, thank you for refusing to look away. Elton John & David Furnish

Guided by the courage of our partners and the care of our community, we’re moving forward to 2026 with hope.

Happy New Year from all of us at the Elton John AIDS Foundation 🧡