--- title: "Home" description: "Everyone should have access to healthcare, no matter where they liveThe Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) is an Africa-based, African-led, and Africa-focused health financing technical expert dedicated to supporting African governments to better leverage existing funds and mobilize new funding for effective, scalable and sustainable health systems. We believe that financing is a key lever […]" url: "https://financingalliance.org/" date_modified: "2026-06-08T06:33:25+00:00" --- Everyone should have access to healthcare, no matter where they liveThe Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) is an Africa-based, African-led, and Africa-focused health financing technical expert dedicated to supporting African governments to better leverage existing funds and mobilize new funding for effective, scalable and sustainable health systems. We believe that financing is a key lever in driving greater access to health services. We strengthen health services by scaling up and integrating financing for primary and community health for global health security and universal health coverage.Our StoryFAH was established in 2015, inspired by the vision of an influential group of global leaders. Among them were Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Ray Chambers, Joy Phumaphi, Tim Evans, Paul Farmer, Chelsea Clinton, and Jeff Walker. Their collective recommendations during the Third International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa laid the foundation for FAH, with a mission to transform global health financing and strengthen community health systems across Sub-Saharan Africa.2025 Impact ReportRead our 2025 Impact Report to explore how we continued to scale and strengthen health systems across sub-Saharan Africa.View the report --- **Our Vision:** Focusing Financing to improve health for all **Our Mission:** We partner with governments on all steps of financing to strengthen and sustain health systems; leveraging primary healthcare to attain universal health coverage --- Up to 3 million additional lives per year could be saved by investing in primary health programs in Africa --- More than 615 million people in Africa have no access to basic health services. They face financial, physical and social barriers. Community health programs are revolutionizing healthcare by providing low-cost, high-quality services at the household level. Millions of community health workers are not salaried, trained, supervised or equipped. While governments are willing to harness the power of community health programs, financing remains the most significant systemic barrier. Many national programs are fragmented, stuck in pilot/sub-scale phases and not integrated into overall health systems. An additional $4.4 billion+ annually is needed for community health programs in Africa - to scale and integrate them into the overall health systems. --- What we do   --- Government Support We establish long-term (3-5 year) partnerships with governments across sub-Saharan Africa. Our health financing experts support the Ministry of Health in developing costed Primary Health Strategies and enabling polices, creating investment cases, and mobilizing resources. Learn More Financing Mechanisms​ We work with donors & the financing industry to design and deploy financial products that support governments in scaling effective primary and community health programs. Learn More Fellowship Program Through our 9- month specialized fellowship program we upskill Ministry of Health staff on health financing, leadership and public financial management. Learn More Online Course This course draws on cases and lessons learned from practitioners worldwide. We present an in-depth look at the financing pathways crucial to building well-designed, adequately resourced, and sustainable health systems. Learn More Toolkits and publications​ We develop and offer toolkits to support evidence generation and publish papers that shape global health policies. Learn More Fiscal Sponsorship We offer fiscal sponsorship under our dual registration as a U.S. 501(c)(3) and an Africa-based entity, providing donors with a compliant, cost-effective channel to support vetted African partners. We manage funding, reporting, and compliance, reducing administrative burdens for both donors and recipients. Learn More --- The Country Spotlight Since inception FAH has supported 22 governments (16 national and 6 sub-national governments).   We are currently active in 7 countries: Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Mali. --- > ""Working with FAH has been transformative for our policy and planning efforts. Their technical support and collaborative approach have significantly strengthened our health financing strategies and improved the alignment of our health programs with national priorities. The partnership has enabled us to make data-driven decisions and implement effective reforms, which are crucial for advancing our health system.”" > > -- Ms. Madrine Mbuta, Director of Policy and Planning-MoH, Zambia --- Impact at a glance ##### The Money $500M+ - Mobilized through FAH support from domestic, private sector and donors towards community Health in 16 countries. ##### The Policies $38.2M+ - In domestic resources mobilized through the policies we co-develop to strengthen and sustain Community Health Programs. ##### The Skills 5000+ - Stakeholders upskilled on health financing across 90+ countries.This includes 29 Fellows from Central African Republic, Kenya, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Zambia who were upskilled through our HSFA Fellowship Program. ##### The People 23+ - Strategic partnerships secured to advance on Primary Health Care (PHC), Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Human Resources for Health (HRH) agendas. --- [Our Impact](https://financingalliance.org/our-impact/) --- > ""The Financing Alliance for Health has been more than just a partner; they’ve been a true ally in our mission to bring lifesaving healthcare to the most vulnerable in our communities. Their unwavering support and commitment in shaping our policies and strategies as well as in helping us advocate for increased resource mobilization have helped us turn challenges into opportunities, enabling our CHPs reach families who once thought quality care was out of reach. Together, we are not just building systems; we are restoring hope and changing lives.”" > > -- Dr. Nelson Muriu, Director Health Services, Nyeri County - Kenya --- Awards and Recognitions ![PANDEMIC FUND LOGO](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PANDEMIC-FUND-LOGO-.png) FAH has been appointed to the Pandemic Fund Governing Board, as the Global South Civil Society Organizations Principle Representative.  ### Pandemic Fund Governing Board Nomination 2025 Appointment [Learn More](https://www.thepandemicfund.org/) ![AFRICA'S BUSINESS HEROS](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AFRICAS-BUSINESS-HEROS.png) In 2025 FAH was recognized as a Top 50 Finalist in the Africa Business Heroes, highlighting its approach to building strong, sustainable health systems across Africa.  ### Top 50 Finalist: Africa Business Heroes 2025 [Learn More](https://africabusinessheroes.org/en/the-prize/finalists?year=2025&type=top50) ![Our Partner_2 copy 18](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-18.jpg) The award, which is announced at the World Economic Forum honors leaders and organizations that drive systemic change worldwide.                                                                                        ### The Schwab Foundation’s Award for Social Entrepreneurship 2024 Award [Learn More](https://www.schwabfound.org/awardees/angela-gichaga/) ![Our Partner_2 copy 4](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-4.jpg) Annually, the Skoll Foundation honors leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change globally, fostering innovation and collaboration. ### Skoll Foundation Award for Social Innovation 2022 Award [Learn More](https://skoll.org/2022/04/04/skoll-foundation-announces-winners-of-the-2022-skoll-award-for-social-innovation/) ![Untitled-4](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled-4.jpg) Financing Alliance for Health is honoured to have been named 2nd place among non-listed companies in the 9th Gender Mainstreaming Awards.                                                             ### Accenture's Women Empowerment in the Workplace- AFRICA AWARDS 2021 Award [Learn More](https://www.genderawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GM-Awards-WINNERS-2021.pdf) ![Logo---](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Logo-1-1.jpg) Fortune’s World’s Greatest Leaders list, released annually, recognizes individuals and organizations that inspire and drive impactful global change.                                                                     ### Fortune's World's Greatest Leaders 2018 Award [Learn More](https://fortune.com/ranking/worlds-greatest-leaders/2018/angela-nyambura-gichaga/) --- News and Resources --- ### Latest webinar ![Empowering the Frontline- The Gender Case for Investing in Community Health](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Empowering-the-Frontline-The-Gender-Case-for-Investing-in-Community-Health-.png) ### The gender case for investing in community Health - Date : December 5th 2024 - Time : 1pm to 2:30 pm - Location : East African Tme [Learn More](https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DizjlZM-RfOOhnNiFApHVw#/registration) --- Partnerships are the backbone of our work --- ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-2.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-4.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/gates-new.png) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-5.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-13.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Crown-Logo.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-15.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-12.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-16.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hilton-Foundation-1.png) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/bayer_foundation.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/foundation_rgb-copy.png) --- ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-3.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-10.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-11.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-18.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy-19.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Our-Partner_2-copy.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/novaties-1.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Medtronic_Medtronic_Foundation_Logo.jpg) --- ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Kenya.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Zambia.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Senegal.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sierra-Leone.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Central-African-Republic-CAR.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ethiopia.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mali.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rwanda.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Uganda.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/South-Africa.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Zimbabwe.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Malawi.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Burkina-Faso.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Liberia.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Togo.jpg) ![](https://financingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Haiti.jpg) [Learn more about our work with each government](https://financingalliance.org/government-support/)