“The fabric of my life has a story to tell”
When I first joined GFAN, I really felt like I know nothing! And when I had my first Speakers Bureau training, I still felt I know nothing because my English… Continue reading “The fabric of my life has a story to tell”
From Showing Up to Shaping Change: What Being a GFAN Speaker Taught Me
Being elected as an Alternate Board Member for the Global Fund Communities Delegation is both an honour and a reflection of a journey shaped by persistence, purpose, and community. When… Continue reading From Showing Up to Shaping Change: What Being a GFAN Speaker Taught Me
Gene Drive and Mosquitoes: Turning a Deadly Foe Into an Ally
Krystal Birungi Entomologist and Malaria Advocate, Target Malaria I GFAN Speaker Malaria remains a daily threat across Africa. In 2023 alone, the continent accounted for 95% of the world’s… Continue reading Gene Drive and Mosquitoes: Turning a Deadly Foe Into an Ally
When the Margins Speak: MENA Voices in the Global AIDS Movement
Earlier this year, GFAN held its first-ever regional meeting for advocates from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), marking an intentional step toward deepening engagement and inclusion from across… Continue reading When the Margins Speak: MENA Voices in the Global AIDS Movement
Bridging the Gap Between Paper and Reality: The Struggle for Transgender Rights in Pakistan
GFAN Speaker Saro Imran reflects on the stark realities and resilient hopes of Pakistan’s transgender community. Having endured violence and adversity firsthand, Saro channels her experiences into action and presents… Continue reading Bridging the Gap Between Paper and Reality: The Struggle for Transgender Rights in Pakistan
Advancing Transgender Rights: South-South Solidarity by Dumi Gatsha
Dumi Gatsha is a GFAN Speaker and founder of Success Capital Organisation, working in the nexus of human rights and sustainable development at grassroots, regional and global levels. Dumi reflects on… Continue reading Advancing Transgender Rights: South-South Solidarity by Dumi Gatsha