Welcome to the TB Community Coordination Hub
USAID stop work orders, funding freezes, and lay-offs mean the fight to #endTB is at risk of being tremendously set back. While the work of the TB Hub sunset after the #2023TBHLM, we know that an informed and coordinated community is essential to fighting back and protecting the lives of people with TB, as well as the livelihoods of those committed to the cause of health for all. So, we’re resurrecting the “TB Community Coordination Hub”. Here you will find up to date resources and actions to inform and support civil society and communities affected by TB to persevere and stand in solidarity during these uncertain and trying times. Because TOGETHER - #YesWeCanEndTB
#EndTB champions around the world will not sit idle when we know people with TB and their communities are being put at risk. We will unite and take action to fill gaps in funding and care. Take the actions below to help realize a reversal of stop work orders and call on the global community to work together to combat anti-aid sentiment and find new allies who will fight for what counts!
IF YOU ARE AN IMPLEMENTER OF TB PROGRAMMING OR PROJECTS, SHARE YOUR EXPIERENCE.
Spare ~ 15 mins to complete this survey, which will allow us to capture and communicate the impact of stop work orders on the TB response. SURVEY COMING SOON.
IF YOU ARE BASED IN THE US, EMAIL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
Simply slightly edit and hit send on this ready made message crafted by team Results US: Action Alerts - RESULTS
ADVOCATE FOR GAPS IN FUNDING TO BE FILLED!
We can not rely on the Trump Administration to bring USAID funding back online. We must look for alternative sources of funding and ask allies of people and global health to step up and in. FUNDRAISING TOOLKIT COMING SOON.
IF YOU FEEL SAFE, RAISE YOUR VOICE!
Take to social media and traditional sources of media to raise your voice to #EndTB and protect global health. Talk about why strong TB responses are important for individual, community, and global health and ask for a reversal of stop work orders and/or for others to step up to fight for what counts. COMMS TOOLKIT COMING SOON.
TAKE ACTION!
RESOURCES FROM TB FOCUSED PARTNERS
As partners actively working in the fight to #EndTB create resources, we will collate them here for ease of access and references! Simply click on each item to open.
RESOURCES FROM ALLIED NETWORKS
We aren’t in this fight alone! There are many allied networks working to inform and coordinate their communities. We should learn from, as well as support others! Check out what allied networks are doing by clicking on their name below.
The Global Fund Advocates Network is supporting their community by offering a safe space to resist.
The Pandemic Action Network is supporting their partners by offering key messages and actions take.
Thankfully, USAID stop work orders are making the news - although the outlook for the future of their important life saving work isn’t looking good...Anyway - here you can find some of the latest coverage to stay up to date on and share with your networks!
How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze - The New York Times, Jan. 31, 2025.
“People Will Die”: The Trump Administration Said It Lifted Its Ban on Lifesaving Humanitarian Aid. That’s Not True. - ProPublica, Jan 31, 2025.
Top Security Officials at Aid Agency Put on Leave After Denying Access to Musk Team - The New York Times, Feb 2, 2025.
Health Programs Shutter Around the World After Trump Pauses Foreign Aid - The New York Times, Feb 1st, 2025.