An African-led coalition committed to advancing sustainable, long-term HIV control across the continent

Despite decades of significant donor support from the global north (notably PEPFAR and the Global Fund), sub-Saharan Africa remains dependent on external funding for its HIV response. Neither PEPFAR nor the Global Fund was designed to replace African ownership, and both donors and recipient countries have inadequately planned for the transition to domestic leadership and financing.

Therefore, the African-led HIV Control Working Group (HCWG) has successfully established itself as an influential, independent African voice advocating for locally led and financed HIV responses, fostering epidemic control and health system integration.