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We strive to help the most neglected among us to build toward our core mission: One World, A Healthier Tomorrow.

The Astellas Global Health Foundation is dedicated to improving access to health, building resilient communities and providing disaster support for vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries where Astellas doesn't have a business presence. In total, the Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in worldwide funding over 12 years. This includes nearly $5 million in new grants since the Foundation’s formation in 2018 and previous grants awarded by the three former Astellas philanthropic entities that merged to form the AGHF – the Astellas USA Foundation (AUSF), the Astellas European Foundation (AEF), and the Astellas Asia-Oceanic Foundation (AAOF).

01/21/2026

The Astellas Global Health Foundation is a global philanthropic organization working to improve access to health care – including mental health – in underserved communities around the world.

Alongside our partners, we support mental health programs in places where services are limited or nonexistent, and where stigma, conflict, poverty, and climate shocks often make mental health challenges even harder to address.

We invest in community-led, culturally grounded solutions, because mental health equity isn’t just about treating illness. It’s about restoring dignity, strengthening families, and building resilient communities that can thrive long term. https://www.astellasglobalhealthfoundation.org/

12/16/2025

As we look back on 2025, we're grateful to our partners who have continued to support communities around the world with courage, creativity, and care.

From community health workers walking miles to reach families to local leaders strengthening systems that last beyond any crisis, we've seen what’s possible when commitment creates real impact.

Thank you to every partner working on the ground. Your leadership is transforming what health equity looks like in real time, and we’re proud to stand alongside you.
Here’s to building a healthier tomorrow together, well beyond 2025.

12/09/2025

Do you know what makes the Astellas Global Health Foundation special?

Last year, we supported International Medical Corps in refurbishing and upgrading 13 health facilities in rural Yemen, which will significantly increase health care access for the highly vulnerable population in the catchment area, people who often have nowhere to turn for the medical support they desperately need.

This isn't just about doing good (though it definitely is that). It's actually part of our sustainability strategy. We focus on the hardest-to-reach communities, where our support can make a real difference. Read more about AGHF’s impact on Yemen. https://www.astellasglobalhealthfoundation.org/home/news/391

12/01/2025

Today, on World AIDS Day, we applaud the progress our partner PATH has made in bringing prevention and treatment programs to communities in Kenya where access remains a challenge - meeting people where they are and making sure no one is left behind.

When communities are empowered with care, testing, treatment, and prevention, hope becomes action. https://www.astellasglobalhealthfoundation.org/home/news/401

11/26/2025

Today's donors are demanding that their giving creates lasting change, not temporary relief. At AGHF, we’re guided by three principles: community leadership over outside intervention, systems building with measurable results and integrity with transparency.

We believe that the future of philanthropy comes down to a simple truth: real change happens when communities lead their own transformation!
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11/24/2025

Celebrating 7 Years of Global Impact 🌍

Seven years ago, three regional foundations came together to form the Astellas Global Health Foundation (AGHF) – an organization dedicated to advancing health equity worldwide. Since then, we’ve invested more than $13 million in grants to support partners across multiple continents.

Today, we celebrate not only how far we’ve come, but also the communities, partners, and employees who make this work possible. Here’s to seven years of impact – and many more to come.

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11/18/2025

By 2030, the world could face a shortage of 10 million health workers – nearly 1 million in Africa alone. But just one trained community health worker can spark change across entire communities.

At AGHF, we see this ripple effect in action. With the support of AGHF funds, our partners have trained 54 volunteers in Yemen, reaching 14,000+ people with life-saving vaccination and nutrition education. In Senegal, 120 volunteers made 7,200 home visits, reaching more than 22,000 people with health education and connecting children to critical care.

Because community health workers are essential to strengthening local health systems, the Foundation is launching a new three-year grant category focused on developing the community health workforce.

Learn more about the foundation and who we support: https://www.astellasglobalhealthfoundation.org/home/about

11/13/2025

Amref Health Africa's latest report tells stories like that of Arouna Savané, a carpenter from rural Senegal, whose 2-year-old daughter, Mariama, needed surgery that his family couldn't afford – until our partnership brought specialized surgical camps directly to his community.

Amref didn’t just deliver healthcare, they built systems to train community health volunteers and ensure local doctors can provide follow-up care long after the surgical camps ended.

As one local health official, Dr. Aldo Djegui, said: "This partnership shows that together we can make a real impact and improve access to care where it's most needed."

Read more: https://www.astellasglobalhealthfoundation.org/home/news/396

11/04/2025

When one of our very own board members, Shingo, travels to visit humanitarian projects supported by AGHF, he doesn’t just witness programs in action, he sees communities growing stronger.

Meeting with local leaders, health workers, and families renews his appreciation for the power of community-driven solutions.

For Shingo, the experience reaffirms AGHF’s mission: investing in communities and local leaders to create lasting impact.

11/03/2025

In Yemen, where nearly 80% of people lack access to basic healthcare, our partnership with International Medical Corps helped restore not just health systems - but trust, resilience, and hope.

With support from the Astellas Global Health Foundation, 13 health facilities across the country were upgraded with solar-powered electricity, clean water and sanitation, and secure storage for temperature-sensitive medicines and vaccines. Thanks to these improvements, 64,000 people have received essential care, 11,000 women and children have been screened for malnutrition, and vaccination coverage increased by 41%.

Behind every number is a story - like that of Ali, a 2.5-year-old from a remote village who was found unconscious from severe diarrhea. His mother carried him on foot to the nearest AGHF-supported Diarrheal Treatment Center, where health workers provided immediate, life-saving care. Over two days, Ali was treated for malaria and suspected cholera - and his mother learned how to prevent future illness and protect her family’s health.

Today, Ali is thriving - one of countless children in Yemen whose futures are brighter because emergency care is now within reach.

Watch this clip to see the impact of our partnership in action. Check out the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U_axAXuH_aY

10/28/2025

They walk from house to house, carrying flip charts and hope. They train neighbors on disease prevention, connect families to care, and serve as the bridge between communities and health systems.

Community health workers go beyond aiding public health – they’re neighbors helping neighbors. Community members who understand the local language, customs, and challenges, and who can build the trust that makes real change possible. Join us in thanking and recognizing CHWs for all they do.

10/17/2025

Meet Emma, one of our Board Members, whose personal story drives everything we do at AGHF.

Growing up with parents moving between Africa and the Caribbean, Emma experienced firsthand what it means when help comes from the outside versus when it comes from within. That experience shaped not just her perspective, but her unwavering belief in something we hold dear at AGHF: local solutions work best.

Behind every grant we make, every partnership we build, and every life we impact, there are people like Emma who know that real change happens when we believe in local expertise and invest in lasting solutions. The best global health work isn't about us - it's about them. And that makes all the difference.

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