Speak Up Africa has set out to alleviate suffering from Neglected Tropical Diseases by galvanizing action among policymakers, citizens and civil society organizations. We also work closely with government departments to build sustained leadership, mobilize foreign and domestic resources and improve the use of NTD data for decision-making.

To bring these diseases out of the shadows, we have organized sporting events to engage youth and highlight the neglect in NTDs; partnered with media to increase the volume and quality of reporting on NTDs; and launched a large-scale “No to NTDs” movement and coalition to increase awareness, prioritization and national commitment to accelerate the control and elimination of NTDs in Africa, and more.