The GFF

As #globalhealth and finance leaders assemble in Tokyo for the #UHC High-Level Forum, the GFF is pleased to launch its new 5-year strategy: TRANSFORM 2030—Transforming Health Systems, Saving Lives. Find out more + read the strategy: wrld.bg/nHh550XF4Rx #InvestInHealth

SENEGAL: The World Bank has approved $135M in financing for the NAATANGUE 2030 project. The project—supported by the IDA, the GFF, and the Health System Transformation and Resilience Multi-Donor Trust Fund—will strengthen Senegal's health system, improve health outcomes for women, children and adolescents, and provide financial protection for vulnerable populations. Read: wrld.bg/bcij50Ywzet

The GFF is proud to co-sponsor and participate at #IMNHC2026. This is a critical time to accelerate progress and reimagine what's possible for maternal and newborn health — with the right investments + partnerships to scale proven solutions. We’re coming together in Nairobi to share what works — from country-led approaches to smarter, sustainable financing. Join us: wrld.bg/sA9S50Ywb0K

Learn to identify #genderdata gaps and turn data into action. This course by the Strengthening Gender Statistics project and @WorldBankGroup Data Academy shows how gender statistics can expand women’s economic opportunities. Enroll: courses.wbginstitute.org/course/gender-…  #Ideas4Impact

On International Women’s Day, we mark progress—and renew our commitment to what comes next. Over the past decade, the GFF’s country-led model has helped mobilize more resources and strengthen health systems, saving millions of lives and expanding opportunities for women, children and adolescents. All 36 GFF partner countries now report significant advancements in health and nutrition outcomes for women and their families. Our upcoming annual report will tell the story of this catalytic model—and why continued investment in women and their well-being is essential for healthier families, stronger economies, and more prosperous societies. Read our strategy to know more: globalfinancingfacility.org/strategy #IWD2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #globalhealth @UN_Women @WBG_Health @WBG_Gender

WEBINAR | Do All Roads Lead to UHC? // Tous les chemins mènent-ils à la CSU ? Register today! 🗓️ Wednesday, March 18 ⏰ 8 am NYC // 2 pm Geneva & Kinshasa ℹ️ wrld.bg/QAJX50YquPh

HPV is common, and cervical cancer is largely preventable but ONLY with proper access to vaccines, screening, and strong health systems. That’s why proven solutions like @theGFF are essential for women and girls 🌍 This #HPVAwarenessDay, learn more and join us in urging Canada to help close this gap in women’s health gap and protect hard-won progress 👉 bit.ly/Results-Canada…

What does it take to prevent child malnutrition? Action across daily life, from homes to neighborhoods to work: 🥗 Healthy diets + early care 🚰 Clean water + health services 💼 Jobs that provide steady income Explore the @WorldBankGroup Human Capital Report 👉 worldbank.org/humancapitalre…

Progress in reducing childhood stunting is not moving fast enough. In 2024, more than 150 million children under age five were stunted. 🚨 Undernutrition harms early development and lowers productivity later in life. Explore more: wrld.bg/EXJm50Ye6Jh #InvestinPeople

Indonesia reduced child stunting from 37% in 2013 to under 20% in 2024 via sustained investments in nutrition & early years. In partnership with the World Bank, the GFF supported country leadership in these efforts. In his latest article, @Paschald shows how such investments—grounded in data and insights—can transform human potential everywhere. wrld.bg/SrfA50Yik4z

The evidence is clear. Building human capital means: ✅ Investing early in nutrition and learning ✅ Removing barriers that keep people out of work ✅ Creating jobs that help skills grow over time Explore the data & recommendations: wrld.bg/Az2X50Ye26j #InvestinPeople

Just as Olympic athletes rely on teamwork to win gold, global development depends on strong partnerships. One example? The GFF teaming w/ @WorldBankGroup to help reach 1.5B with quality, affordable health services. 🎧 Hear how teamwork delivers results on the #DevelopmentPodcast: wrld.bg/Ckaw50YczKb

The World Bank Group is refreshing its FCV Strategy for 2025–2030. To help shape the operationalization plan, we invite partners to provide written feedback through our online consultation platform by February 28, 2026. Submit feedback:  #1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">worldbank.org/content/worldb…

What matters most for people to get jobs and earn higher incomes? 🎓 Childhood education and care 🩺 Health & nutrition ♀️ More opportunities for women and girls 📝 Skills training 🟢 A mix of all Ask experts & join live on Thursday, Feb 12: wrld.bg/FHOT50Y5FVu

Last week, government teams from Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Rwanda, and Senegal met @HaydomHospital in Tanzania for a deep dive into the Safer Births Bundle of Care (SBBC). SBBC was developed by the Haydom Lutheran Hospital in collaboration with the Tanzania MoH and resourced through @theGFF, with additional critical support from @LaerdalGH, @noradno and @UNICEF. An innovative health approach, SBBC focused on equipping frontline workers with the tools, skills and confidence they need to act quickly and effectively on the day of birth. This scalable and adaptable approach resulted in a 75% reduction in facility based maternal deaths and reduced early newborn deaths by 40%. The country teams visited the facility, engaging with experts and working on the SBBC costing tool to develop draft implementation plans and costings—with an eye on embedding it in upcoming health sector plans and projects. RELATED Blog: How Tanzania dramatically reduced maternal and newborn deaths—and why the world should pay attention: wrld.bg/pTHM50Y5iOc Photo: Haydom Lutheran Hospital #saferbirths #maternalhealth #newbornhealth #globalhealth

The GFF is a proud partner of the inaugural #AfricanNordicHealthSummit. This week, leaders from across Africa and the Nordic region convene in Stockholm to discuss how to move from evidence to implementation and learn from each other's experience. The summit aligns with the GFF's core mission to work with countries and partners to mobilize sustainable financing and strengthen high-impact health services for women, children, and adolescents. Watch this space to hear more about what emerges and more about what's to come! #globalhealth @ferring @LaerdalGH @DalbergTweet @DalbergMedia @RwandaGov

ICYMI | Inside the GFF: Nov/Dec Highlights • The GFF launches strategy for 2026–2030 • The GFF welcomes renewed commitment from the @gatesfoundation • GFF-CIVIC Platform announces consortiums to advance #civilsociety & youth engagement 🗞️Newsletter: mailchi.mp/worldbank/gff-…

Save the date! 📣 Join @UNICEF at the upcoming @WHO and @theGFF webinar to explore conditions that enable sustainable strategic purchasing mechanisms for the institutionalization of Community Health Workers. 🗓️Thursday, January 15 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4sDHL4T

📈 From 22% to 68% safe deliveries in Northeastern #Nigeria! Thanks to the Nigeria State Health Investment Project, supported by @theGFF & and @WorldBank, more mothers and children are receiving the care they need. More info: wrld.bg/SSQ150XJvzp #InvestInHealth

The GFF-CIVIC platform has selected two global consortiums to lead #civilsociety engagement in health systems. The consortiums will focus on the platform’s two core pillars. Announcement: wrld.bg/iLpV50XQtoq #globalhealth #DRM #adolescenthealth

VIDEO | How Senegal Is Bringing Health Services Closer to Communities With support from the GFF, Senegal is reaching more rural communities, saving lives, and improving the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents. WATCH: youtu.be/3FQGDAVqFtE?si… #HealthWorks