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Job Vacancy - Programme Development Manager |
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The Programme Development Manager will lead on the development of Target TB’s programme work in line with our strategic priorities. This will require working closely with partner organisations in Africa and Asia, preparing bids to large donors, and managing complex projects and grant funding. There will be a significant level of overseas travel required, sometimes at short notice.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to take on a key role at Target TB. The successful candidate will be a confident leader, have demonstrable experience of working with partners in developing countries, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
See our Get Involved page for more details.
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Runners Raise Record Amount for Target TB! |
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Our five runners in the London Royal Park’s Half Marathon in October managed to raise a record amount of over £8,500 for Target TB!
A huge thank you from us to Georgette Ginn, Antonia Lock, Elena Ioannou, Maxime Destal and Henry Ashton. This is the highest amount we have ever received from a running event and we are over the moon! Due to their fantastic fundraising efforts we will be able to directly help people affected by TB. It shows how individuals getting involved with Target TB can make a real difference to people’s lives around the world - read more in 'Who We Help'.
Elena and Antonia agreed that ‘it was a wonderful and a truly amazing experience’ and that it was great to see Target TB ‘there at the finishing line with a big smile, a huge thank you and a small goodies bag which was very much appreciated!’
Would you like to join the Target TB team for the Royal Park’s Half Marathon 2010? Just email Lynn at
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to express your interest in taking part. When we open our registration you will then be the first to know! The run usually takes place in October with places up for grabs in March. Read more about it here, in 'Get Involved'. |
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December 1st is World AIDS Day |
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1st December 2009 is World Aids Day. Target TB and its partner organisations around the world will be taking part in the global commemoration of World AIDS Day. The HIV/AIDS and TB epidemics are closely linked, with the poorest members of society particularly vulnerable to both diseases. TB accounts for 1/3 of AIDS deaths worldwide, despite TB being a preventable and curable disease.
Because TB is a disease which preys on weakened immune systems, an HIV positive person is 50 times more likely to develop TB than an HIV negative person. Untreated, TB can kill a person with HIV/AIDS in a matter of weeks. HIV and TB each speed up the progression of the other.
The World Health Organization recommends a coordinated approach to treat both diseases. Target TB is actively working with its partners on integrated approaches to address the needs of people affected by TB and HIV/AIDS.
The worldwide eradication of TB is paramount in the fight against AIDS. |
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Felicity Kendal becomes first Patron |
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“I was delighted to become Target TB’s first Patron. I am passionate about helping a small organisation like Target TB continue to make such important inroads towards addressing this huge, global problem." Felicity believes that it is vital to generate greater awareness about an infectious disease that sees nearly 9 million new cases emerge each year.
“I thought that TB belonged firmly in the past and so it horrified me when I heard that it’s more prevalent today than ever before. I think it’s an absolute tragedy that every year, nearly 2 million people die from such an easily preventable and curable disease. For relatively little money, around £40, someone in the developing world can be saved from TB and prevented from spreading it to up to 15 others. Please join me today in helping to stamp out TB for good with a donation or a regular gift. ” |
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Papermates help Target TB |
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 Local volunteers are a vital resource for a small organisation like Target TB and one of our most loyal groups is a Day Service initiative, supporting people with learning disabilities who want to offer their skills to community projects and local organisations.
This hard-working team of volunteers, Papermates, do a fantastic job of helping us package and post our bi-annual newsletter to over a 1,000 supporters. Target TB really appreciates the time and effort the group put towards this important mailing as with their help, the whole task is completed in a fraction of the time !
As well as working with Target TB, the group is also involved in other activities including community recycling projects, and catering at local events. If your organisation would like Papermates to help you, please get in touch with the Team Manager at Buckingham Road Day Centre on 01273 295790. |
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