Thank you to all those that applied! The deadline for our call for proposals with African Women in Photography has officially ended! More information on those selected will be posted in the coming weeks.

Experience The Fly Collectors, our documentary film with @RLMglobalhealth, on April 3 at #ISNTDFestival! After the film, hear experts discuss the power of storytelling to inspire action. Learn more and register for the free, virtual event: bit.ly/3Y66Rf8 ISNTD

Check out our spotlight with Virgin Unite in a joint piece from our Board Member Moses Bockarie and Sheetal Vyas, Managing Director of Virgin Unite. The two leaders highlight why philanthropy must fill gaps in the climate-driven health crises in Africa. bit.ly/3FQzKWE

Since 2015 on National Deworming Day, with technical assistance from Evidence Action, the program has expanded from reaching approximately 18 million children annually in Madhya Pradesh to more than 27 million children across the state in 2023.

Schistosomiasis is a widespread neglected tropical disease, with more significant research and development (R&D) challenges and gaps compared to other preventive NTD treatments. This opinion article highlights key R&D priorities for combating the disease. bit.ly/3XIRSrr

Last week, The END Fund and Virgin Unite co-hosted an event, 'Navigating the Impact on Climate and Health', touching on how we can advance the climate and health agenda. We'd like to thank our speaker and all those in attendance as we continue to explore this growing issue.

With more than 77M people at risk, Ethiopia has one of the highest NTD burdens. From Dr. Dereje Duguma, Ethiopia's state minister for health services and programs, nutrition must move into the sustainable development agenda as the 2 are inextricably linked.bit.ly/3RLLLPy

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland is where global leaders converge to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. For Sam Mayer, this past January was a crucial opportunity to promote neglected tropical diseases as a global priority bit.ly/3Gkv0IJ

The Reframing Neglect series is coming to Addis Ababa! This powerful art series explores the impact of neglected tropical diseases on gender equity, mental health & mobility in Africa. 📍 Modern Art Museum 🗓️ April 25–May 27 #ReframingNeglect #beatNTDs

South Sudan holds one of the highest burdens for neglected tropical diseases in the world, exacerbated by conflict. Conflict has crippled the nation’s social support structures that only recently have begun improving with the help of foreign aid. bit.ly/3EzP75v

A dedicated team of healthcare experts embarks on a mission of profound importance in Uasin Gichu, Kenya. They are mapping the spread of two of Kenya’s most persistent neglected tropical diseases—intestinal worms and schistosomiasis. bit.ly/4iLLFT7

We are Live ! The conversations start now and we’re ready to collaborate, innovate and lead change on the continent from the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte D’ivoire. Let’s make today count! #EventDay #IndustryPartner #LetTheConversationsBegin #ACF2025

𝐂𝐒 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐍𝐓𝐃 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, EGH today hosted a delegation from The END Fund, led by Board Chairperson Ms. Tsitsi

We are participating in Photoville 2025! The series, titled Sahy Rano, with photography by Miora Rajaonary highlights the impacts of female genital schistosomiasis in Madagascar, impacting more than 50M women and girls across the African continent. bit.ly/4k9atWA

For over 20 years, Andrew Ochieng has been a visceral leishmaniasis case searcher in Karamoja, Uganda. It is estimated that Andrew has found nearly 10,000 patients in his nearly two decades of work. end.org/east-africa-is…

At today’s #WHA78 side event, African countries united to accelerate the elimination of #NTDs. An MoU was signed to eliminate #VisceralLeishmaniasis — a major step forward in cross-border collaboration and country-led action. #GlobalHealth #NTDElimination

This week, at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, leaders from across the African continent united to sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis (VL), one of the most deadly NTDs. bit.ly/4jfGUSa

As traditional nonprofit financing streams grow more volatile, non-profits find themselves in need of sustained, resilient, and stable financial support - also known as ‘durable capital’ - a rethinking of traditional philanthropic funding models. leverforchange.org/resources/repo…

At Africa Health ExCon 2025, END Fund CEO Dr. Solomon Zewdu MD delivered a clear message: The diseases that affect the most vulnerable among us remain the most invisible in our policy conversations and investment decisions.

Dr. Solomon Zewdu, CEO, the END Fund, was recently featured by the Daily News delivering the clear message that Africa’s health future will increasingly be shaped by local leadership and efficient financing—not by traditional aid dependencies alone. bit.ly/4lfXhzR