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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 29/09/2026

There’s a lot to be hopeful about 🚀🧡 Zipline's CEO of Africa, Caitlin Burton, explains why this moment in the HIV response feels different, and what becomes possible when innovation, access and ambition come together.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 23/09/2026

At #CGI2026, our CEO, Anne Aslett, joined Hillary Clinton and Gilead Sciences CEO, Daniel O’Day, to discuss how breakthroughs in HIV prevention can reach those who need them, and what governments, communities and partners must do now to transform HIV services by 2029.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 21/09/2026

Our Partnership & Innovation Director, Lindsay Hayden, spoke with Serah Malaba, co-CEO of our partner Tiko, for the Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters Podcast about rethinking the global HIV response amid funding cuts and the arrival of new prevention options. bit.ly/4iGj7y6

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 14/09/2026

In a new op-ed for @devex.com, our CEO, Anne Aslett and Gilead Sciences CEO, Daniel O’Day reflect on RADIAN’s impact - a partnership we launched in 2019 to tackle HIV in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, one of the few regions where HIV cases are rising. Read the full op-ed: bit.ly/4hou7iu

Photo of Daniel O'Day sitting next to Anne Aslett. Above them is a quote: "The countries and institutions that pair scientific progress with community leadership will define the next chapter of the HIV response." - Anne Aslett and Daniel O'Day

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 02/09/2026

For a lot of people, the biggest barrier to care is access. Our partner, Zipline, is changing that by delivering HIV testing, prevention and treatment directly to people, wherever they are. Caitlin Burton, CEO of Zipline Africa shares the impact this has had on young people.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 31/08/2026

Falling overdose rates don’t happen by accident. It happens because organization’s like Corazón show up without judgement. We supported their syringe program which helps prevent HIV and connects people to care. On #IOAD, we’re proud to celebrate the people delivering these life-saving programs

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 29/08/2026

Progress has transformed what it means to live with HIV. From life-changing treatment to new prevention tools like long-acting PrEP, we have everything we need to end AIDS. But we still have work to do to make sure that testing, prevention and treatment reaches everyone, so no one is left behind.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 19/08/2026

Progress isn't just measured in breakthroughs. What does reaching people actually look like? A blood test in A&E that found 1,900 people living with undiagnosed HIV, 93% of whom had never been tested before. Free self-test kits on dating apps, where 1 in 3 users were testing for the first time.

Quote post. Text reads: “For the first time in a generation, the end of AIDS is within reach. But a breakthrough that does not reach the people who need it is not a breakthrough at all.” – Elton John

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 18/08/2026

We already have the science to end HIV: better prevention, easier testing, effective treatment. What we don't have is universal access. Stigma, cost and access gaps still stand between too many people and the care that could change their lives.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 13/08/2026

Healthcare innovation should make care easier to access not put more barriers in the way. Tiko's Co-CEO, Benoit Renard, shares how the Tiko card helps youth carry their health information with them. Even without a phone or internet, they can get personalised, responsive care wherever they are.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 11/08/2026

The Elton John AIDS Foundation's role goes beyond investing in innovation. Through our partnerships to support the rollout of long-acting injectable PrEP, we're working alongside communities to ensure they have a central voice in how programs are designed and delivered. 

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 07/08/2026

When asked what sets the HIV community apart, our CEO, Anne Aslett didn't hesitate. At #AIDS2026, Anne joined Karl Schmid from Plus Life Media to reflect on the strength of the global HIV movement and the deep sense of connection, solidarity and love that continues to drive progress.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 05/08/2026

“The community is the bridge between innovation and impact.” At #AIDS2026, our Partnerships and Innovation Director, Dr. Lindsay Hayden, spoke with Adaobi Olisa, Nigeria Project Lead at our partner, Root to Rise, about what it takes to turn new HIV prevention tools into accessible care.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 30/07/2026

For over 30 years, reaching the people most vulnerable to HIV has been at the heart of everything we do. As our CEO shared at #AIDS2026, "It's part of our DNA." And it shapes where we're going - putting people at the centre of care, and making sure services are convenient, affordable and safe.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 15/07/2026

1,900 people diagnosed with HIV in 4 years. 93% had never been tested before. Opt-out testing in A&Es is working - an approach we first piloted in South London in 2018, now in 88 areas of England. Read more: bit.ly/4w9ARoU

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 06/07/2026

The world can end AIDS. But in 2025, believing wasn't enough. We had to act. Our latest Annual Report shows how we protected progress, responded to crisis, and invested in the future. Read the report: bit.ly/4eZI9Vg

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 30/06/2026

There was a time when the world looked away. We didn’t and we never will. Today, decades of progress are on the line. So is the future we've been building toward. Your support gives us hope. Thank you for standing with us 🧡

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 23/06/2026

Huge congratulations to our CEO, Anne Aslett, who has been awarded an OBE for her services to HIV, healthcare and equality! 20 years ago, Anne joined the Elton John AIDS Foundation as a volunteer, motivated by her late brother. She leads now with that same conviction and we couldn’t be prouder.

Anne Aslett wears a red dress at the grounds of Windsor Castle holding her OBE.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 15/06/2026

@unaids.org's report warns of a ‘perilous moment’ for the HIV response. Without renewed commitment & sustained investment, decades of progress towards ending AIDS could be at risk. The report highlights the impact of disruptions to global funding & the political choices needed to put people first.

"There's no question that this is the most serious disruption in the HIV response since the world came together to fight this disease." - Winnie Byanyuma, Executive Director, UNAIDS

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 25/05/2026

RADIAN’s new report showcases the power of community-led solutions to address the HIV epidemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Learn more about RADIAN’s impact and what’s next: www.radianhiv.org/impactreport/

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 21/05/2026

Statement from Elton John and David Furnish on the UK Government's announcement of £21 million for global LGBTQ+ rights:

Photo of Elton John and David Furnish. Text reads: Statement on the UK Government's announcement of £21 million for global LGBTQ+ rights

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 09/05/2026

“I can still love you. I can still help you.” For Nicole, Program Manager at BEAT AIDS, these aren't just words. They're a promise she makes. Through our funding, BEAT AIDS receive trauma-informed care training from the University of Houston, strengthening how the team shows up for each client.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 07/05/2026

When communities are heard, trust is built, stigma breaks down, and care becomes more accessible and effective. By working with partners around the world, like the University of Houston, we’re building solutions shaped by the people they’re meant to serve, bringing us closer to ending AIDS.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 05/05/2026

For many people living with or at risk of HIV, trauma is part of their story. When care doesn’t recognise that, it can become another barrier. This is why trauma-informed care matters. Learn more: www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/meet-titan-a...

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 29/04/2026

Statement from Elton John and David Furnish on U.S. House Appropriations advancing funding for the fight against AIDS.

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We applaud the U.S. House Appropriations Committee for providing billions of dollars in 2027 for the fight against AIDS around the world.

This funding will help countries gradually take over and run their own HIV programs, while also supporting the important work of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria.

As the process moves forward in the Senate, we hope that additional resources can be found to ensure the U.S. pledge to the Global Fund of $4.6 billion over three years is reached on an annual basis.

We also hope immediate ‘bridge’ funding will be sent to the front lines to help keep people alive while new agreements with partner countries are finalized.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 14/04/2026

Your sexual health matters. This #STIWeek, make it a priority. Not sure where to begin? Here are five easy ways to start: ✅ Get tested regularly ✅ Ask about PrEP ✅ Choose protection that works for you ✅ Talk openly with partners ✅ Make sexual wellness part of your routine

Three people sitting together and smiling, wearing shirts with text reading "Sex is Healthy." The image includes text that says, "5 ways to prioritize your sexual health."

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 03/04/2026

"Less than two months ago, a Republican-led Congress and the President came together to pass a bipartisan budget that reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to ending the AIDS epidemic - a goal first set out in President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union." (1/3)

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 02/04/2026

An estimated 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the United States. Right now, 150,000 don’t know it. Ending AIDS starts with access. To testing. To prevention. To care. Our U.S. Portfolio Lead, Noelle, shares why we can’t look away and what we’re doing about it.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 27/03/2026

In a conversation with @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social, Elton John and David Furnish share their lessons from decades spent in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Read the full Q&A: www.philanthropy.com/news/3-decades…

Photo of Elton John and David Furnish. Text reads: Q&A: Philanthropy, HIV and Hope with Elton John and David Furnish

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 10/03/2026

Every day, 570 young women hear the words: “You have HIV.” 11 years ago, Jessica was one of them. But Jessica refuses to be defined by her diagnosis and hopes to use her experience to help other women. Learn more: bit.ly/47nnIi3

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 09/03/2026

25 years ago, Dr. Idowu stepped into an antiretroviral clinic in Nigeria as a volunteer. She witnessed the stigma and inequality. She refused to look away. Today, she's rewriting the narrative & driving change by making stigma-free HIV care accessible to everyone. Learn more: bit.ly/47nnIi3

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 08/03/2026

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.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 06/03/2026

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.

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

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 02/03/2026

One mission. One fearless commitment. No one gets left behind. Learn more about our mission: www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/abo…

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 01/03/2026

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

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 28/02/2026

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.

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."

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 25/02/2026

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 🌍 bit.ly/4kRoIR8

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

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 12/02/2026

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.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 11/02/2026

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.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 09/02/2026

Elton John and David Furnish have a message for you this #HIVTestingWeek! Get tested. Know your status. Help end stigma.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 07/02/2026

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: www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/mee… #NBHAAD

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 06/02/2026

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.

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 04/02/2026

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...

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 03/02/2026

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

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 02/02/2026

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 👇

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 30/01/2026

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: www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/our…

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 23/01/2026

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...

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Elton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 14/01/2026

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

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?"

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