These meetings with decision-makers were occasions during which we reminded them of their commitment to increasing domestic resources allocated to HIV in a context of scarcity of external resources.

In December 2022, as fruits have not yet lived up to the promise of flowers, we carried out an in-depth evaluation of the advocacy activities carried out. It was important for us during this evaluation to learn from the successes and challenges encountered, and to redirect actions towards SMART objectives to maximize impact.

Our concerted efforts with those of our partners ended up bearing fruit. The Togolese Government has announced a significant increase in national resources allocated to the fight against HIV for the years to come. This increase is reflected in the evolution of the envelopededicated to the purchase of ARVs and screening reagents and viral load, whichgoes from 1.5 billion FCFA to 2 Billions over the period from 2023 to 2027.

With this increase in funding, more people affected by HIV in Togo will benefit from improved access to prevention, treatment and support services, helping to reduce the burden of disease and improve the quality of care. life of communities.

This decision by the Togolese Government demonstrates the commitment of the political authority to the sustainability process as recommended by partners PEPFAR and UNAIDS. It also demonstrates the strength of community advocacy as well as its power to raise awareness and mobilize political decision-makers.