The Gavi civil society organisation (CSO) fund manager mechanism issues country-specific competitive calls for proposals, driven by national immunisation objectives and approved by governments.
There is no pathway to equitable immunisation without civil society. Civil society partners hold the key to unlocking progress on Gavi’s strategic goals – their practical experience and holistic understanding of the communities where they work are essential elements to reach 'zero-dose' and under-immunised children, missed communities and hard-to-reach areas.
Data updated on a quarterly basis. Next update: July 2025.
Data updated on a quarterly basis. Next update: July 2025.
On 14 March 2025, all five grantees, the Ministry of Health (MoH), provincial Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) teams, Gavi, MannionDaniels and Oxford Policy Management participated in a hybrid (in-person and online) project launch event.
The event was an opportunity to recap the objectives, scope and key activities of the CSO fund manager mechanism and synergy with the health system and immunisation strengthening (HSIS) project in Ethiopia, as well as strengthening partnerships between CSOs, EPI, Gavi and the fund manager.
“It was a wonderful, much-needed opportunity for all the Gavi CSO Ethiopia project stakeholders to come together in one room,” said one participant.
Data updated on a quarterly basis. Next update: July 2025.
Data updated on a quarterly basis. Next update: July 2025.
Photo of Mariama provided by HFAC | In a small, remote community called Mongo Craidu in Falaba District, Northern Sierra Leone, Mariama gave birth to her first child. As part of the healthcare system’s standard practice, her newborn received the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine*, which protects against tuberculosis. However, Mariama was hesitant to take her child for further immunisation. Like many in her community, she had heard misconceptions about vaccines and was not sure of their necessity. She feared that additional vaccines might harm her child; and with limited access to accurate health information, she decided not to take her baby for routine immunisation. |
During this period, Health for All Coalition (HFAC) visited the Mongo Craidu community as part of its routine immunisation sensitisation campaign. The organisation engaged key community stakeholders such as parents, other caregivers and youth in discussions about the importance of immunisation, explaining how vaccines protect children from deadly diseases like measles, polio, tuberculosis and pertussis (whooping cough). HFAC also addressed myths and misconceptions, reassuring parents about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
At first, Mariama was reluctant to change her attitude. But after attending a community dialogue session, and speaking with community health workers and health care workers, she became convinced that routine immunisation is essential for her child’s health.
Mariama took her baby to the nearest healthcare centre for routine immunisation services. Not only did Mariama complete her child’s immunisation schedule, but she also became an advocate for vaccines in her community. She shared her experience with other mothers and caregivers, urging them to take their children for routine immunisation. Her story inspired many families in the community to visit their healthcare centres, ensuring their children received the necessary vaccines.
Through continuous community engagement and education, Health for All Coalition helped change perceptions about immunisation in the community, increasing vaccine uptake and protecting children from preventable diseases. Mariama’s journey from vaccine hesitancy to advocacy is a powerful example of how awareness and education can transform health outcomes in remote communities.
*BCG vaccine is not supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
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