Elton John AIDS Foundation

When political rhetoric stigmatizes LGBTQ+ people, it stigmatizes HIV and AIDS. The two go hand in hand. As our Chair, David Furnish, said at last week’s #AttitudeAwards, we cannot let politics undo the progress we've fought so hard for.

New HIV prevention options offer hope for girls and young women. But how do we ensure they can access and choose what works for them? In an op-ed for SRHM, our Partnership and Innovation Director, Lindsay Hayden, & Tiko's Co-CEO, Serah Malaba, call for a delivery revolution: https://bit.ly/4jU5iwu

Knowing your status opens the door to care. Easier access to testing means people can get diagnosed earlier and start treatment sooner. Effective treatment can bring a person’s viral load down to undetectable levels. This not only protects their health but also helps prevent onwards transmission.

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.

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.

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. https://bit.ly/4iGj7y6

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: https://bit.ly/4hou7iu

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

“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.

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.

We refuse to look away 🧡

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: https://bit.ly/4w9ARoU

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: https://bit.ly/4eZI9Vg

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 🧡

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.

@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.

"Equality is not separate from public health. It is public health", writes David Furnish in @the-independent.com. Since 1981, the gay community has transformed modern medicine. Will governments protect what was built, or pull it apart for short-term political capital? https://bit.ly/43wWCmv

What's missing in the fight to end AIDS isn't science, funding, or public support - it's political will. Elton John and @bfrist.bsky.social explain why now is the moment to act and protect PEPFAR's lifesaving impact. The end of AIDS is within reach. The choice is ours. https://bit.ly/4uOW8E8

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/

This week, 3,300 young women in sub-Saharan Africa will find out they have HIV. It doesn’t have to be this way. Our CEO, Anne Aslett, and @unitaid.bsky.social Executive Director, Philippe Duneton, on the breakthrough we cannot afford to waste: https://bit.ly/4d8s8gg

“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.

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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: https://www.philanthropy.com/news/3-decades-on-elton-john-reflects-on-his-philanthropic-legacy/

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: https://bit.ly/47nnIi3

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: https://bit.ly/47nnIi3