TB & Malaria CSO Constituency Meeting

TB & Malaria CSO Constituency Meeting was held on June 17, 2026. More than 25 representatives from different organizations attended the meeting. The meeting took place at Dreamliner Hotel in Addis Ababa and provided a platform for participants to discuss key constituency issues, on engagement and contribution of CSOs in the upcoming GC8 funding request preparation and share update of the GC7 grant Implementation

Dr. Kassa Hailu, Executive Secretary of the CCM/E Secretariat, welcomed participants to the CSO Constituency Meeting. He introduced the meeting agenda and emphasized the importance of the discussions, particularly in relation to the upcoming Global Fund GC8 Funding Request preparation process. He also briefed participants on relevant CCM/E updates and encouraged active participation throughout the meeting.

Mr. Aklilu Gebremichael, Executive Director of Love in Action Ethiopia, delivered the opening remarks. He expressed his appreciation to all participants for their commitment and attendance and officially declared the meeting open.

Following the opening remarks, updates on the implementation of the Global Fund GC7 grants were presented by implementing organizations. Mr. Kifle Mitiku, Program Director at Love in Action Ethiopia, provided an overview of grant implementation progress and key achievements and Challenges. Mr. Getachew, Executive Director of Sun Rise Ethiopia, presented updates on activities implemented by his organization. Mr. Mattios Abay, Project Coordinator at Neighborhood in Need (NIN, also shared progress updates, achievements, and challenges encountered during implementation.