Elton John AIDS Foundation

Since 2020, we have helped connect more than 78,000 people to ART. ART stands for antiretroviral therapy. It is the lifesaving treatment for HIV. Yet right now, 9.2 million people living with HIV are not on treatment. This is what ART is and why it matters.

This LGBT History Month in the UK comes at a critical moment. As leaders gather at the GiveOut Summit in London today, hard-won progress for LGBT+ people is under threat and attacks are accelerating. Read Elton John & David Furnish's statement: eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/giveout-summit…

Statement by Elton John and David Furnish on congressional passage of U.S. funding for the fight against AIDS: eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/statement-on-c…

Progress doesn’t always trend - but it’s happening. Good news matters. Especially now. From prevention breakthroughs to policy wins, real progress is happening in the global fight against HIV - even if it doesn’t always make the headlines. Read our latest round-up 👇

Over 1 million curable STIs are acquired every day worldwide by people aged 15-49. Most of which have no symptoms. This is why testing matters. This #STIQDay is your reminder to #GetTested because knowing your status can empower you. 📷 Cubby Graham

🎥 What is LEAP Academy all about? In this short video, Enoc from Y+ Global shares how the Academy is strengthening youth leadership and building pathways for young people to influence health and rights across West & Central Africa. ▶️ Watch to learn more @ejaf @frontlineaids

👏 Huge congratulations to @AnneAslett1 Global CEO of the @ejaf on your recognition and well deserved OBE Thank you for your tireless work championing HIV care, healthcare, and equality worldwide. 💕🌍

Man unexpectedly cured of HIV after stem cell transplant: newscientist.com/article/250659…

Consultant can see the day 'HIV will be cured': bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

2025 hasn’t been an easy year, and it’s important to acknowledge that. But before we close it out, here’s one final round-up of the good news that reminds us why hope and progress still matter 👇

As Elton John explains, opt-out HIV testing saves lives. He breaks down what it is and why it matters. Our pilot in London has already proved this approach works, and we’re thrilled to see it championed in the UK’s new HIV Action Plan to reach more people nationwide.

"This #HumanRightsDay, we are reminded that defending LGBTQ+ rights is not a niche issue which only impacts those who are a part of the community. It is a test of whether we are willing to defend human rights altogether," writes @RichardPyle_ for @ejaf: bit.ly/4iLw9bq