What we do

GACD is the only collaboration of major international research funding agencies specifically addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries, and vulnerable populations in high-income countries.

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for over 70% of all deaths globally, affecting people of all age groups, regions, and countries. Further, NCDs disproportionately affect people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes account for 80% of all premature NCD deaths..

While many proven interventions against NCDs exist, there can be significant challenges in implementing these effectively in diverse settings and different contexts. With a focus on implementation research, GACD seeks to provide the evidence necessary to reduce inequalities in coverage and outcome and support evidence-based policymaking in building programmes to enhance public health.

Since our launch in 2009, our Associate Member funding agencies have funded over 184 research projects in six different priority conditions, in addition to our calls focused on prevention in key life stages, healthy cities and management of multiple long term conditions.

The Associate Members are supported by a dedicated GACD staff team which is hosted at the Wellcome Trust.

For more information about GACD an what we have achieved, you can take a look at our Annual Reports and Achievement Reports.