Everyone should have access to healthcare, no matter where they live

The 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 Story

FAH 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.

2024 Impact Report

Read our 2024 Impact Report to learn more about our journey in scaling and strengthening health systems across sub-Saharan Africa.

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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 Workers (CHWs)

are revolutionizing healthcare by providing low-cost, high-quality services at the household level to communities that trust them. Millions of community health workers are not salaried, trained, supervised or equipped.

An additional $4.4 billion annually

is needed for community health programs in Africa - to train, supervise, equip and pay CHWs, while integrating them into the overall health systems.

While Governments

are willing to harness the power of Community Health Workers, financing remains one of the most significant systemic barriers.

What we do

Government Support

We establish long-term partnerships with governments across sub-Saharan Africa, typically lasting 3-5 years. Our health financing experts support the Ministry of Health in developing and costing Primary Health Strategies, creating investment cases, and mobilizing resources.

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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.

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Fellowship Program

Through our 9- month specialized fellowship program we upskill Ministry of Health staff on health financing, leadership and public financial management.

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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.

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Toolkits and publications

We develop and offer toolkits to support evidence generation and publish papers that shape global health policies.

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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.

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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

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 MbutaDirector of Policy and Planning-MoH, Zambia

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 mobilisation 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 MuriuDirector Health Services, Nyeri County - Kenya

Our impact model is rooted in the 4 strategic pillars

The Money

Mobilized directly through FAH support from domestic, private sector and donor agencie towards community Health in 16 countries.

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The Policies

Policies we've co-developed have mobilized over $38.2M specifically from governments towards their community health programs.

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The People

Community health workers recognized and professionalized (trained, equipped, supervised and compensated).

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The Skills

Stakeholders upskilled on health financing across 90+ countries.

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Awards and Recognitions

The award, which is announced at the World Economic Forum honors leaders and organizations that drive systemic change worldwide.

Annually, the Skoll Foundation honors leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change globally, fostering innovation and collaboration.