Join the Partnership

Who we are

The Stop TB Partnership is a proactive global force in TB control. Established in 2000, the Stop TB Partnership is a network of 500 organizations working together to realize a common vision of a world free of TB. Housed by the World Health Organization, the Stop TB Partnership consists of a Secretariat and seven working groups (four implementation and three new tools) coordinated by a 32-member board.

The Stop TB Partnership aims to accelerate social and political action to fight TB. It helps to forge consensus on strategies, coordinate responses, promote the supply of high-quality anti-TB drugs and generate action for the development of new diagnostics, drugs and vaccines. It is actively expanding access to life-saving treatment for TB patients in the world's poorest countries.

If you are interested in joining the Stop TB Partnership, we suggest you review the following areas:

1. The Stop TB Partnership
2. Governance Structure
3. Secretariat Structure
4. The Global Drug Facility (GDF)
5. Membership Criteria
6. Membership Responsibilities
7. Partner's Benefits
8. Support the Stop TB Partnership

Application Process

To become a Stop TB Partnership Member, please fill in and submit the on-line
Stop TB Partnership Membership Application Form.

Completed applications will be submitted to the Partnership officer for review. If your application is accepted, you will receive a welcome email with a login name and password to access your profile into the Stop TB Partners Directory.

Membership Criteria (WHO Disclaimer)

An organization seeking membership should:

1. endorse the values and the principles of the Stop TB Partnership (view Core documents);
2. support implementation of the Global Plan to Stop TB (2006-2015);
3. be active in the area of TB, sustainable development and related fields and committed to collective action in the fight against TB;
4. advocate for the elimination of TB as a public health threat at all levels;

Note:

1. Individuals cannot be members of the Stop TB Partnership.
2. Organizations that do not support the Stop TB Partnership general principles will not be considered for membership.

Membership Responsibilities

Partners are encouraged to :

1. Actively initiate and participate in collaborative activities with other Stop TB Partners and working groups;
2. Keep their profile contact information up-to-date. It helps us identify your areas of work and comparative advantage;
3. Contribute to the Stop TB Partnership activities by sharing new ideas, data, best practices and other resources. Resources can include funding, technical expertise, staff time, and assistance with marketing, media or networking;
4. Share knowledge and information through the various Stop TB Partnership channels such as, providing links to the Stop TB Partnership Portal contributing success stories and/or lessons learnt to the bi-monthly Stop TB Partnership Communiqué in the form of links, case studies, reports and projects related to TB; contributing to the Stop TB Partnership Events Calendar;
5. Attend and contribute to the Stop TB Partnership Forum and satellite events;
6. Participate in and support the implementation of the Global Plan to Stop TB (2006-2015);
7. Promote the Stop TB Partnership; and,
8. Advocate for the elimination of TB as a public health threat.

Benefits

1. Partners will be highlighted on the Stop TB Partnership web site.
2. Partners will be invited to working group meetings in accordance with their area of work.
3. Use of the Stop TB Image Library.
4. The Stop TB Partners' Directory will facilitate sharing of new ideas and best practices, provision of data and other information, and commitment of resources.
5. Membership of the Stop TB Partnership can maximize benefits and reduce costs among partners.
6. Collaborative action is more effective.
7. Members can take advantage of:
   1. Knowledge and Information
      The Stop TB Partnership serves as a global gateway to TB knowledge and information on policy, practice and research.
      Example: www.stoptb.org
      Individuals and organizations have access to the Stop TB Partnership website which includes the latest information on the Stop TB Partnership, World TB Day information, updates on the Stop TB Partners' Forum and other special events. This website is managed by the Stop TB Partnership Secretariat.
   2. Specific regional and national information
      Specific information of regional and national relevance will be posted on the Stop TB Partnership website national partnerships page.
   3. Publications (written and electronic material)
      The Global Plan to Stop TB (2006-2015), Stop TB News, Stop TB Partnership Annual Report, Global Drug Facility newsletter, policy and technical reports and others are produced by the Stop TB Partnership Secretariat, WHO and other partners. These materials can be sent as hard copies (if available).
      Requests for documentation should be sent to: (indicate preferred language: English/French/Spanish)
      Stop TB Partnership Secretariat
      20, avenue Appia
      CH - 1211 Geneva 27
      Tel: +41 22 791 4650
      Fax: +41 22 791 4886
      Email: stoptbpartnerships@who.int
      Web site: http://www.stoptb.org
   4. Use of Stop TB logo
   5. Guidance and support for advocacy, communication and social mobilization
      The Stop TB Partnership Secretariat and its partners can be a catalyst and a platform for ideas, but the partners are the ones who turn ideas into practice at global, regional and national level. The same is true for communication and social mobilization, as different methods will be developed by the partners to fit their respective cultural and political environments.
   6. Networking, collaboration and coordination
      The Stop TB Partnership provides an opportunity to network, collaborate and coordinate activities to achieve the goals set out in the Global Plan to Stop TB (2006-2015).

Please direct any additional enquiries regarding the Stop TB Partnership to stoptbpartnerships@who.int.