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
RCF is a proud supporter of @gateorg.bsky.social. We are passionate about supporting trans communities around the world.Support today using this link gate.ngo/invest-in-di.... There is no better time to ensure trans activists gain the funding they need to make lasting change. #GiveToGate
December 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
RCF is a proud supporter of @gateorg.bsky.social. We are passionate about supporting trans communities around the world.Support today using this link gate.ngo/invest-in-di.... There is no better time to ensure trans activists gain the funding they need to make lasting change. #GiveToGate
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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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?
Comment below 👇 👇 👇
In this moment, if you could speak directly to donors and policy makers what would you say?
Comment below 👇 👇 👇
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.
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.
💔
🌈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
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
@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
@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
#CommunitiesFirst Podcast about how funders can become more participatory and why we need communities in the driver's seat of change.
Engage with the prominent activists and thinkers - we need these ideas now more then ever.
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/3skSVkU
Spotify: bit.ly/3FMRUVH
Tune in and share!
Engage with the prominent activists and thinkers - we need these ideas now more then ever.
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/3skSVkU
Spotify: bit.ly/3FMRUVH
Tune in and share!
March 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
#CommunitiesFirst Podcast about how funders can become more participatory and why we need communities in the driver's seat of change.
Engage with the prominent activists and thinkers - we need these ideas now more then ever.
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/3skSVkU
Spotify: bit.ly/3FMRUVH
Tune in and share!
Engage with the prominent activists and thinkers - we need these ideas now more then ever.
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/3skSVkU
Spotify: bit.ly/3FMRUVH
Tune in and share!
On #IWD2025 we talk about #feminism and #HIV. Women in their diversity face barriers to HIV prevention and treatment.
New #SAGE🌿 Substack piece highlights how movements for women's rights and HIV advocacy are intertwined: bit.ly/4hkUvGH
📷 @robertcarrfund.bsky.social at Feminist March in Amsterdam
New #SAGE🌿 Substack piece highlights how movements for women's rights and HIV advocacy are intertwined: bit.ly/4hkUvGH
📷 @robertcarrfund.bsky.social at Feminist March in Amsterdam
March 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
On #IWD2025 we talk about #feminism and #HIV. Women in their diversity face barriers to HIV prevention and treatment.
New #SAGE🌿 Substack piece highlights how movements for women's rights and HIV advocacy are intertwined: bit.ly/4hkUvGH
📷 @robertcarrfund.bsky.social at Feminist March in Amsterdam
New #SAGE🌿 Substack piece highlights how movements for women's rights and HIV advocacy are intertwined: bit.ly/4hkUvGH
📷 @robertcarrfund.bsky.social at Feminist March in Amsterdam
@hivjustice.net's ED @edwinjbernard.bsky.social:
"We are deeply grateful to the @robertcarrfund.bsky.social for supporting us over the past nine years - but this fight is far from over."
At the UK Parliamentary Reception to mark the HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day
#HINACDay
#RCFgrantees
"We are deeply grateful to the @robertcarrfund.bsky.social for supporting us over the past nine years - but this fight is far from over."
At the UK Parliamentary Reception to mark the HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day
#HINACDay
#RCFgrantees
March 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
@hivjustice.net's ED @edwinjbernard.bsky.social:
"We are deeply grateful to the @robertcarrfund.bsky.social for supporting us over the past nine years - but this fight is far from over."
At the UK Parliamentary Reception to mark the HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day
#HINACDay
#RCFgrantees
"We are deeply grateful to the @robertcarrfund.bsky.social for supporting us over the past nine years - but this fight is far from over."
At the UK Parliamentary Reception to mark the HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day
#HINACDay
#RCFgrantees
What is the price for the decision to permanently cut over 90% of U.S. foreign aid, including support for #HIV prevention and treatment for inadequately served populations?
Read the updated Impact Report by @aidsfonds.bsky.social, @gnpplus.bsky.social and @robertcarrfund.bsky.social: bit.ly/4brOwi8
Read the updated Impact Report by @aidsfonds.bsky.social, @gnpplus.bsky.social and @robertcarrfund.bsky.social: bit.ly/4brOwi8
March 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
What is the price for the decision to permanently cut over 90% of U.S. foreign aid, including support for #HIV prevention and treatment for inadequately served populations?
Read the updated Impact Report by @aidsfonds.bsky.social, @gnpplus.bsky.social and @robertcarrfund.bsky.social: bit.ly/4brOwi8
Read the updated Impact Report by @aidsfonds.bsky.social, @gnpplus.bsky.social and @robertcarrfund.bsky.social: bit.ly/4brOwi8
"The damage is immediate and severe"
Community-led data shows the US funding freeze is devastating HIV services. 95% of 564 surveyed organizations report direct impacts, with 43% pausing and 35% fully suspending operations. This decision threatens lives.
Read feature story by UNAIDS bit.ly/41lVPEJ
Community-led data shows the US funding freeze is devastating HIV services. 95% of 564 surveyed organizations report direct impacts, with 43% pausing and 35% fully suspending operations. This decision threatens lives.
Read feature story by UNAIDS bit.ly/41lVPEJ
February 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
"The damage is immediate and severe"
Community-led data shows the US funding freeze is devastating HIV services. 95% of 564 surveyed organizations report direct impacts, with 43% pausing and 35% fully suspending operations. This decision threatens lives.
Read feature story by UNAIDS bit.ly/41lVPEJ
Community-led data shows the US funding freeze is devastating HIV services. 95% of 564 surveyed organizations report direct impacts, with 43% pausing and 35% fully suspending operations. This decision threatens lives.
Read feature story by UNAIDS bit.ly/41lVPEJ
Alarming findings from the global survey by @aidsfonds.bsky.social, @gnpplus.bsky.social and
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social, conducted among 564 organisations and network involved in #HIV prevention and treatment.
95% report to be impacted by the U.S. freeze on HIV funding
Read more: bit.ly/3QeJax5
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social, conducted among 564 organisations and network involved in #HIV prevention and treatment.
95% report to be impacted by the U.S. freeze on HIV funding
Read more: bit.ly/3QeJax5
February 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Alarming findings from the global survey by @aidsfonds.bsky.social, @gnpplus.bsky.social and
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social, conducted among 564 organisations and network involved in #HIV prevention and treatment.
95% report to be impacted by the U.S. freeze on HIV funding
Read more: bit.ly/3QeJax5
@robertcarrfund.bsky.social, conducted among 564 organisations and network involved in #HIV prevention and treatment.
95% report to be impacted by the U.S. freeze on HIV funding
Read more: bit.ly/3QeJax5
"As a young woman leader, I need to be sitting at the decision-making table in the space where funding decisions are made!"
Interview with Helena Nangombe, member of @robertcarrfund.bsky.social International Steering Committee: bit.ly/3MYHwNW
#RCFfamily
Interview with Helena Nangombe, member of @robertcarrfund.bsky.social International Steering Committee: bit.ly/3MYHwNW
#RCFfamily
February 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"As a young woman leader, I need to be sitting at the decision-making table in the space where funding decisions are made!"
Interview with Helena Nangombe, member of @robertcarrfund.bsky.social International Steering Committee: bit.ly/3MYHwNW
#RCFfamily
Interview with Helena Nangombe, member of @robertcarrfund.bsky.social International Steering Committee: bit.ly/3MYHwNW
#RCFfamily
What is Program Advisory Panel (PAP) within @robertcarrfund.bsky.social's governance structure?
What makes PAP a unique link between #communities, core funding we provide, and participatory nature of our decision-making.
Interview with McLean Kabwe, PAP member: bit.ly/4i3lOqC
#CommunitiesFirst
What makes PAP a unique link between #communities, core funding we provide, and participatory nature of our decision-making.
Interview with McLean Kabwe, PAP member: bit.ly/4i3lOqC
#CommunitiesFirst
February 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
What is Program Advisory Panel (PAP) within @robertcarrfund.bsky.social's governance structure?
What makes PAP a unique link between #communities, core funding we provide, and participatory nature of our decision-making.
Interview with McLean Kabwe, PAP member: bit.ly/4i3lOqC
#CommunitiesFirst
What makes PAP a unique link between #communities, core funding we provide, and participatory nature of our decision-making.
Interview with McLean Kabwe, PAP member: bit.ly/4i3lOqC
#CommunitiesFirst