True security in this new era will not only come from walls or weapons, but from solidarity and inspiring leadership and trusted networks and communities that cross borders and leave no one behind."

(Read Theo and Bernice's full piece here: lnkd.in/dzE79mdZ)

As put by Theo Mitchell and Bernice Lee OBE in their recent LinkedIn piece: "In a world of rising authoritarianism, fractured alliances, and climate-fuelled instability, courage and collective strength are not just moral choices - they are strategic imperatives.

CIFF was honoured to be part of this moment during London Climate Action Week, with our CEO,
Kate Hampton, joining the conversation to listen and reflect alongside others. This dialogue series is an opportunity to reframe the climate crisis in human and emotional terms.

🇹🇿 Tanzania are using the tool to help analyse government contributions and pinpoint financing gaps. This direct impact on data management and decision-making is leading to stronger #NTD interventions

🇬🇭 Ghana has achieved significant progress, having eliminated #GuineaWormDisease, #trachoma, and #SleepingSickness. They're now using the Kigali Declaration Commitment Tracker to tackle other prevalent NTDs

These are just some examples of how the tracker is empowering countries...

🇷🇼 Rwanda were the hosts of the Kigali Declaration launch & they continue to demonstrate #NTD leadership, as the first country in #Africa to enter their domestic investments into the Commitment Tracker

The Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2025 match will take place on Sunday 15th June in Manchester and will be broadcast on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. To find out more and to donate to UNICEF UK visit - donate.socceraid.org.uk?_gl=1*11pbvb...

We are honoured to be one of the founding donors, alongside Delta Philanthropies, The ELMA Philanthropies, Gates Foundation, The Patchwork Collective, Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, and Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

Key to this initiative is working in partnership with African Ministries of Health & being led by their priorities.

Join us in achieving lasting impact. To learn more and get involved, visit: beginningsfund.org

We're committed to fostering a space where funders, implementers, and the private sector can collaboratively forge innovative solutions. This is about empowering African leaders to shape their narratives and drive lasting impact.

#AfricanDevelopment #LeadLocal

We recognise the complex geopolitical environment facing Africa today. But, as the powerful voices at AfricaXchange demonstrate, resilience and agency are inherent within the continent. This is our moment to move beyond traditional dialogues and into action.

Signed by: @gamblingondev.bsky.social, Kate Hampton OBE, Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, @mazzucatom.bsky.social, @sara-pantuliano.bsky.social, @paulpolman.bsky.social Professor Nathalie Seddon and Lord Nick Stern.