Robert Carr Fund
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social
We are the participatory grant maker, providing long-term core and flexible funding to community-led and civil society networks in #HIV response globally.
Visit us: www.robertcarrfund.org
Visit us: www.robertcarrfund.org
The Robert Carr Fund is a critical partner to communities most inadequately served by the health system and most impacted by the funding cuts and political shifts.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The Robert Carr Fund is a critical partner to communities most inadequately served by the health system and most impacted by the funding cuts and political shifts.
In this moment, if you could speak directly to donors and policy makers what would you say?
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In this moment, if you could speak directly to donors and policy makers what would you say?
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Funding cuts are forcing community-led organisations to scale back or shut down, putting the HIV response at risk.
Core, flexible support keeps communities going.
Read our 2022–2024 Grant Cycle Report: robertcarrfund.org/rcf-grant-cy... how core funding helps communities. #WorldAIDSDay2025
Core, flexible support keeps communities going.
Read our 2022–2024 Grant Cycle Report: robertcarrfund.org/rcf-grant-cy... how core funding helps communities. #WorldAIDSDay2025
December 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Funding cuts are forcing community-led organisations to scale back or shut down, putting the HIV response at risk.
Core, flexible support keeps communities going.
Read our 2022–2024 Grant Cycle Report: robertcarrfund.org/rcf-grant-cy... how core funding helps communities. #WorldAIDSDay2025
Core, flexible support keeps communities going.
Read our 2022–2024 Grant Cycle Report: robertcarrfund.org/rcf-grant-cy... how core funding helps communities. #WorldAIDSDay2025
Community-led advocacy ensures that the most inadequately served communities get the services they deserve and need. Enabling ALL communities to access the services that are needed. Core, flexible funding is not optional.
December 2, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Community-led advocacy ensures that the most inadequately served communities get the services they deserve and need. Enabling ALL communities to access the services that are needed. Core, flexible funding is not optional.
We are honoured to introduce our new RCF Vice Chair, Kate Thomson, who brings an urgent reminder: core, flexible funding is what keeps community voices alive, especially those long undeserved and pushed aside.
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We are honoured to introduce our new RCF Vice Chair, Kate Thomson, who brings an urgent reminder: core, flexible funding is what keeps community voices alive, especially those long undeserved and pushed aside.
This World AIDS Day, we are proud to introduce our new RCF Chair, Sushena Reza Paul who reminds us that community-led decision making, trust, and solidarity are not just values, they are what save lives. These principles have shaped RCF for over ten years, and they matter even more today.
December 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
This World AIDS Day, we are proud to introduce our new RCF Chair, Sushena Reza Paul who reminds us that community-led decision making, trust, and solidarity are not just values, they are what save lives. These principles have shaped RCF for over ten years, and they matter even more today.
On #SupportDontPunish Day, @robertcarrfund.bsky.social
stands in solidarity with community-led networks fighting against criminalisation, calling for evidence-based, health-centered drug policy.
Harm reduction saves lives.
Decriminalisation restores rights.
Support. Don’t Punish. Always.
stands in solidarity with community-led networks fighting against criminalisation, calling for evidence-based, health-centered drug policy.
Harm reduction saves lives.
Decriminalisation restores rights.
Support. Don’t Punish. Always.
June 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
On #SupportDontPunish Day, @robertcarrfund.bsky.social
stands in solidarity with community-led networks fighting against criminalisation, calling for evidence-based, health-centered drug policy.
Harm reduction saves lives.
Decriminalisation restores rights.
Support. Don’t Punish. Always.
stands in solidarity with community-led networks fighting against criminalisation, calling for evidence-based, health-centered drug policy.
Harm reduction saves lives.
Decriminalisation restores rights.
Support. Don’t Punish. Always.
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At the 56th UNAIDS Board meeting this week our ED @edwinjbernard.bsky.social called for renewed global leadership on HIV criminalisation, urging Member States to decriminalise to save lives & money & invest in @robertcarrfund.bsky.social Read the full statement: www.hivjustice.net/news/hjns-ex...
June 26, 2025 at 7:25 AM
At the 56th UNAIDS Board meeting this week our ED @edwinjbernard.bsky.social called for renewed global leadership on HIV criminalisation, urging Member States to decriminalise to save lives & money & invest in @robertcarrfund.bsky.social Read the full statement: www.hivjustice.net/news/hjns-ex...
It's #InternationalSexWorkersRightsDay!
Today we are honoring the courage and resilience of sex workers worldwide!
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social stands for dignity, safety, and rights for all sex workers in their diversity!
☂️✊
#SWAD #SexWorkersDay
#EndStigma #HumanRights
#CommunitiesFirst
Today we are honoring the courage and resilience of sex workers worldwide!
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social stands for dignity, safety, and rights for all sex workers in their diversity!
☂️✊
#SWAD #SexWorkersDay
#EndStigma #HumanRights
#CommunitiesFirst
“To all young sex workers out there: Your no is your no because your health is your priority & it's essential” – Michelle (25), sex worker & peer educator
This #SexWorkersDay, we amplify her voice to push for #HumanRights & #DecrimSexWork
📽️Watch her story: bit.ly/3Ho6oPX
@pdhof.bsky.social
This #SexWorkersDay, we amplify her voice to push for #HumanRights & #DecrimSexWork
📽️Watch her story: bit.ly/3Ho6oPX
@pdhof.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
It's #InternationalSexWorkersRightsDay!
Today we are honoring the courage and resilience of sex workers worldwide!
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social stands for dignity, safety, and rights for all sex workers in their diversity!
☂️✊
#SWAD #SexWorkersDay
#EndStigma #HumanRights
#CommunitiesFirst
Today we are honoring the courage and resilience of sex workers worldwide!
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social stands for dignity, safety, and rights for all sex workers in their diversity!
☂️✊
#SWAD #SexWorkersDay
#EndStigma #HumanRights
#CommunitiesFirst
We are heartbroken by the passing of Naomi Burke-Shyne, former ED of @harmreductionintl.bsky.social, fearless harm reduction leader and advocate for human rights.
Naomi not only a visionary strategist, but a warm soul whose compassion touched every heart.
Deep condolences to her loved ones.
💔
Naomi not only a visionary strategist, but a warm soul whose compassion touched every heart.
Deep condolences to her loved ones.
💔
May 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
We are heartbroken by the passing of Naomi Burke-Shyne, former ED of @harmreductionintl.bsky.social, fearless harm reduction leader and advocate for human rights.
Naomi not only a visionary strategist, but a warm soul whose compassion touched every heart.
Deep condolences to her loved ones.
💔
Naomi not only a visionary strategist, but a warm soul whose compassion touched every heart.
Deep condolences to her loved ones.
💔
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🙌 Get ready for Monday! Applications will open for our next Opportunity Grant funding round. Read through all our eligibility criteria and what we're looking for, as well as access our library of resources on our website: https://f.mtr.cool/vsdeplwfla
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May 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🙌 Get ready for Monday! Applications will open for our next Opportunity Grant funding round. Read through all our eligibility criteria and what we're looking for, as well as access our library of resources on our website: https://f.mtr.cool/vsdeplwfla
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🌈On #IDAHOBIT2025, @robertcarrfund.bsky.social stands in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities and the power of community-led action to dismantle homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.
Join us in standing up, speaking out and funding the change we all deserve!
#CommunitiesFirst
Join us in standing up, speaking out and funding the change we all deserve!
#CommunitiesFirst
May 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
🌈On #IDAHOBIT2025, @robertcarrfund.bsky.social stands in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities and the power of community-led action to dismantle homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.
Join us in standing up, speaking out and funding the change we all deserve!
#CommunitiesFirst
Join us in standing up, speaking out and funding the change we all deserve!
#CommunitiesFirst
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social announces Call for Nominations for the Vice Chair of the International Steering Committee, who will together with Chair guide Fund's decision-making process and engage with partners to promote RCF and its values.
Read more and submit nomination: bit.ly/44FW6nX
Read more and submit nomination: bit.ly/44FW6nX
May 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social announces Call for Nominations for the Vice Chair of the International Steering Committee, who will together with Chair guide Fund's decision-making process and engage with partners to promote RCF and its values.
Read more and submit nomination: bit.ly/44FW6nX
Read more and submit nomination: bit.ly/44FW6nX
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*NEW* Please take 10 minutes to share your community's experience and satisfaction in engaging with the #GlobalFund GC7 window 4-7 grant-making. Survey ends 15 June forms.office.com/r/r8CXx1N9s1 @gfanafrica.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social @friendseurope.bsky.social @robertcarrfund.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
*NEW* Please take 10 minutes to share your community's experience and satisfaction in engaging with the #GlobalFund GC7 window 4-7 grant-making. Survey ends 15 June forms.office.com/r/r8CXx1N9s1 @gfanafrica.bsky.social @frontlineaids.bsky.social @friendseurope.bsky.social @robertcarrfund.bsky.social
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Will you be at #WHA78?
Join us for our side event co-organised with @coalitionplus.bsky.social, @unaids.org & @who.int:
📢 Communities at the heart of global health 📢
Register in advance:
In-person ➡️ bit.ly/3Rhq5L9
Virtual ➡️ bit.ly/4cFXjhc
#OneWorldForHealth #EndAIDS
Join us for our side event co-organised with @coalitionplus.bsky.social, @unaids.org & @who.int:
📢 Communities at the heart of global health 📢
Register in advance:
In-person ➡️ bit.ly/3Rhq5L9
Virtual ➡️ bit.ly/4cFXjhc
#OneWorldForHealth #EndAIDS
May 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Will you be at #WHA78?
Join us for our side event co-organised with @coalitionplus.bsky.social, @unaids.org & @who.int:
📢 Communities at the heart of global health 📢
Register in advance:
In-person ➡️ bit.ly/3Rhq5L9
Virtual ➡️ bit.ly/4cFXjhc
#OneWorldForHealth #EndAIDS
Join us for our side event co-organised with @coalitionplus.bsky.social, @unaids.org & @who.int:
📢 Communities at the heart of global health 📢
Register in advance:
In-person ➡️ bit.ly/3Rhq5L9
Virtual ➡️ bit.ly/4cFXjhc
#OneWorldForHealth #EndAIDS
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Excited to share the powerful reading by our Co-eds
#SboNkosiZA and #floriako, as we have just concluded the PLHIV Leadership Summit in Nairobi last week.
oralseastafrica.news/gnp-the-hiv-...
#PLHIVLeadersNow #AliveandThrive @iasociety.bsky.social @unaids.org @robertcarrfund.bsky.social
#SboNkosiZA and #floriako, as we have just concluded the PLHIV Leadership Summit in Nairobi last week.
oralseastafrica.news/gnp-the-hiv-...
#PLHIVLeadersNow #AliveandThrive @iasociety.bsky.social @unaids.org @robertcarrfund.bsky.social
GNP+ the HIV lobby that saw Trump cuts coming, is leading PLHIV leaders out of the fog of the funding crisis - Orals East Africa
The one thing that primarily stands out for me is the why we are doing what we are doing, and we have our why very clear, and that it is for people living with HIV. To get every person living with HIV...
oralseastafrica.news
April 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Excited to share the powerful reading by our Co-eds
#SboNkosiZA and #floriako, as we have just concluded the PLHIV Leadership Summit in Nairobi last week.
oralseastafrica.news/gnp-the-hiv-...
#PLHIVLeadersNow #AliveandThrive @iasociety.bsky.social @unaids.org @robertcarrfund.bsky.social
#SboNkosiZA and #floriako, as we have just concluded the PLHIV Leadership Summit in Nairobi last week.
oralseastafrica.news/gnp-the-hiv-...
#PLHIVLeadersNow #AliveandThrive @iasociety.bsky.social @unaids.org @robertcarrfund.bsky.social
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$722 million. That’s a record-breaking year for #HIV #philanthropy. But drastic funding cuts & rising stigma now threaten decades of work. It’s time to act.
Read FCAA’s Philanthropy’s Response to HIV and AIDS: 2023 Grantmaking and drive funding where it’s needed most:
resourcetracking.fcaaids.org
Read FCAA’s Philanthropy’s Response to HIV and AIDS: 2023 Grantmaking and drive funding where it’s needed most:
resourcetracking.fcaaids.org
April 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
$722 million. That’s a record-breaking year for #HIV #philanthropy. But drastic funding cuts & rising stigma now threaten decades of work. It’s time to act.
Read FCAA’s Philanthropy’s Response to HIV and AIDS: 2023 Grantmaking and drive funding where it’s needed most:
resourcetracking.fcaaids.org
Read FCAA’s Philanthropy’s Response to HIV and AIDS: 2023 Grantmaking and drive funding where it’s needed most:
resourcetracking.fcaaids.org
How @robertcarrfund.bsky.social centers Intersectional Feminist MEL Principles?
By documenting our work via feminist intersectional lens and using gender-responsive MEL tools.
Read more on SAGE Substack: bit.ly/42kWnd2
CIRW Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
#SAGE 🌿
📷by Arty Guava
By documenting our work via feminist intersectional lens and using gender-responsive MEL tools.
Read more on SAGE Substack: bit.ly/42kWnd2
CIRW Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
#SAGE 🌿
📷by Arty Guava
April 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
How @robertcarrfund.bsky.social centers Intersectional Feminist MEL Principles?
By documenting our work via feminist intersectional lens and using gender-responsive MEL tools.
Read more on SAGE Substack: bit.ly/42kWnd2
CIRW Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
#SAGE 🌿
📷by Arty Guava
By documenting our work via feminist intersectional lens and using gender-responsive MEL tools.
Read more on SAGE Substack: bit.ly/42kWnd2
CIRW Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
#SAGE 🌿
📷by Arty Guava
When communities are resourced and connected — they don’t just survive. They thrive.
Receiving core, flexible funding from RCF in 2022-2024, THRIVE Consortium is successfully strengthening alliances and amplifying trans voices in global advocacy spaces.
More about THRIVE: bit.ly/42mygLc
#RCFgrantee
Receiving core, flexible funding from RCF in 2022-2024, THRIVE Consortium is successfully strengthening alliances and amplifying trans voices in global advocacy spaces.
More about THRIVE: bit.ly/42mygLc
#RCFgrantee
April 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
When communities are resourced and connected — they don’t just survive. They thrive.
Receiving core, flexible funding from RCF in 2022-2024, THRIVE Consortium is successfully strengthening alliances and amplifying trans voices in global advocacy spaces.
More about THRIVE: bit.ly/42mygLc
#RCFgrantee
Receiving core, flexible funding from RCF in 2022-2024, THRIVE Consortium is successfully strengthening alliances and amplifying trans voices in global advocacy spaces.
More about THRIVE: bit.ly/42mygLc
#RCFgrantee
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social developed the Partnership Prompt Cards as part of its collective learning approach. Grounded in lived experiences of RCF grantees, cards are designed to support community-led networks in building effective partnerships.
Explore the Cards: bit.ly/4icjGfb
#CommunitiesFirst
Explore the Cards: bit.ly/4icjGfb
#CommunitiesFirst
April 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social developed the Partnership Prompt Cards as part of its collective learning approach. Grounded in lived experiences of RCF grantees, cards are designed to support community-led networks in building effective partnerships.
Explore the Cards: bit.ly/4icjGfb
#CommunitiesFirst
Explore the Cards: bit.ly/4icjGfb
#CommunitiesFirst
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On this #WorldHealthDay ‘Healthy beginnings and hopeful futures’ this should be the reality for every woman. Yet today, women living with HIV (#WLHIV) still face discrimination, are indirectly sidelined in care &encounter systemic barriers that endanger their pregnancies & lives.
April 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
On this #WorldHealthDay ‘Healthy beginnings and hopeful futures’ this should be the reality for every woman. Yet today, women living with HIV (#WLHIV) still face discrimination, are indirectly sidelined in care &encounter systemic barriers that endanger their pregnancies & lives.
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social's Collective Impact Reflection Workshop 2024 serves a reminder of the power of collective learning as resistance and movement-building at times of crisis.
Dive into details of the RCF's CIRW 2024 Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
@t-lk.bsky.social
Dive into details of the RCF's CIRW 2024 Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
@t-lk.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 8:56 AM
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social's Collective Impact Reflection Workshop 2024 serves a reminder of the power of collective learning as resistance and movement-building at times of crisis.
Dive into details of the RCF's CIRW 2024 Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
@t-lk.bsky.social
Dive into details of the RCF's CIRW 2024 Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
@t-lk.bsky.social
Introducing Decriminalization Ladder: Stepping Stones for Policy Change - a practical tool co-developed by
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social's grantees to support community-led advocacy.
Dive into details of the RCF's CIRW 2024 Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
#HarmReduction
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social's grantees to support community-led advocacy.
Dive into details of the RCF's CIRW 2024 Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
#HarmReduction
March 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Introducing Decriminalization Ladder: Stepping Stones for Policy Change - a practical tool co-developed by
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social's grantees to support community-led advocacy.
Dive into details of the RCF's CIRW 2024 Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
#HarmReduction
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social's grantees to support community-led advocacy.
Dive into details of the RCF's CIRW 2024 Learning Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
#HarmReduction
Why Invest in The Global Fund?
Since 2002, Global Fund saved over 65 million lives and also contributes to economic growth of countries and industries.
Read more in the article by @aidsfonds.bsky.social and support Global Fund's replenishment: bit.ly/43qrczq
Since 2002, Global Fund saved over 65 million lives and also contributes to economic growth of countries and industries.
Read more in the article by @aidsfonds.bsky.social and support Global Fund's replenishment: bit.ly/43qrczq
5 Reasons Why the Netherlands Should Support the Global Fund
5 reasons why investing in the Global Fund is also a smart and impactful choice for the Netherlands itself.
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March 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Why Invest in The Global Fund?
Since 2002, Global Fund saved over 65 million lives and also contributes to economic growth of countries and industries.
Read more in the article by @aidsfonds.bsky.social and support Global Fund's replenishment: bit.ly/43qrczq
Since 2002, Global Fund saved over 65 million lives and also contributes to economic growth of countries and industries.
Read more in the article by @aidsfonds.bsky.social and support Global Fund's replenishment: bit.ly/43qrczq
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social Learning Resource co-created with #RCFgrantees can be used to:
✅Highlight real-life stories from communities
✅Identify challenges leading to joint advocacy
✅Inspire by showing how community-led action is driving change!
Read the Resourse: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
✅Highlight real-life stories from communities
✅Identify challenges leading to joint advocacy
✅Inspire by showing how community-led action is driving change!
Read the Resourse: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
March 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social Learning Resource co-created with #RCFgrantees can be used to:
✅Highlight real-life stories from communities
✅Identify challenges leading to joint advocacy
✅Inspire by showing how community-led action is driving change!
Read the Resourse: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
✅Highlight real-life stories from communities
✅Identify challenges leading to joint advocacy
✅Inspire by showing how community-led action is driving change!
Read the Resourse: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
Learning Resource, co-created by @robertcarrfund.bsky.social grantees of 2022-24, reflects on joint challenges of community-led #HIV movement and provides insights.
Now more than ever, solidarity and collective learning are essential tools for resilience!
Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
Now more than ever, solidarity and collective learning are essential tools for resilience!
Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
March 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Learning Resource, co-created by @robertcarrfund.bsky.social grantees of 2022-24, reflects on joint challenges of community-led #HIV movement and provides insights.
Now more than ever, solidarity and collective learning are essential tools for resilience!
Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst
Now more than ever, solidarity and collective learning are essential tools for resilience!
Resource: bit.ly/4imrVWU
#CommunitiesFirst