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data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The singing duo are aiming to raise $1,000,000 to combat the global crisis and ‘ensure compassionate care’ reaches those who are most in need.<\/p>\n<p>On March 28,<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/16\/trump-administration-criminal-contempt-wilful-disobedience-constitution-22921882\/\"> the Trump administration<\/a> cut at least 145 grants which had been awarded $450,000,000 in <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/15\/country-of-free-speech-cancels-universitys-funding-after-refusing-to-limit-protests-22914529\/\">federal funds for researching<\/a> the illness.<\/p>\n<p>These grants provided support for scientists attempting to eradicate HIV transmission and improve quality of life for those living with it.<\/p>\n<p>The Elton John AIDS Foundation and Looking Out Foundation, founded by Brandi, have announced a new initiative to raise money to offset these cuts.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/05\/sir-elton-john-distressed-deteriorating-health-condition-affects-life-young-sons-22855775\/\">‘Who Believes in Angels<\/a>’ campaign \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/28\/sir-elton-john-reveals-one-song-doesnt-want-mentioned-gravestone-22811024\/\">named after their number one album<\/a> \u2014 will match every donation made to ‘double’ the impact.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22927366 lazyload\" alt=\"Sir Elton John poses with Brandi Carlile (R) who holds guitar\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247868405-54f0.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile have launched a major campaign (Picture: Peggy Sirota)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>‘Without prompt action, decades of progress in the global fight against HIV could be reversed, creating a global <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/health-news\/\">health<\/a> crisis that we have both the power and the tools to prevent,’ said Sir Elton.<\/p>\n<p>He continued: ‘Our mission is more important than ever \u2013 we refuse to leave anyone behind \u2013 and I\u2019m so fortunate that Brandi is not only a wonderful collaborator and artist, but a dear friend who shares my vision of a world where HIV care is prioritised and protected.’<\/p>\n<p>Sir Elton created the foundation in 1992 but the Rocket Response Fund was launched this year after the ‘U.S. Administration\u2019s recent actions on foreign aid funding.’<\/p>\n<p>It is an emergency fundraising appeal to help sustain the lifesaving work of global initiatives that are on the ground, tackling the ongoing HIV crisis.<\/p>\n<p>In February, Sir <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/sir-keir-starmer\/\">Keir Starmer<\/a> became <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/10\/sir-keir-challenges-others-follow-lead-becoming-first-pm-take-hiv-test-22519173\/\">the first G20 leader to publicly take an HIV test<\/a> in efforts to eradicate lingering stigma against those with the virus.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22524719 lazyload\" alt=\"07\/02\/2025. London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes an HIV test ahead of National HIV Testing Week in 10 Downing Street. Picture by Simon Dawson \/ No 10 Downing Street\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_239216671-4374.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Sir Keir Starmer became the first G20 leader to take a HIV test publicly (Picture: Simon Dawson \/ No 10 Downing Street)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At last year\u2019s election, Labour committed to a target of ending new HIV cases by 2030, with an action plan due to be launched around July this year.<\/p>\n<p>However, with the US researchers now scrambling to find funding, this target could be missed without an influx of funding.<\/p>\n<p>Brandi added: ‘Elton\u2019s activism and work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation was what led me to Elton before I even heard a note of his music. <\/p>\n<p>‘It\u2019s an incredible honour to launch this partnership and raise funds for the life-saving work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Rocket Response Fund at a time when support is needed the most.’<\/p>\n<p>Donations to the campaign can be made <a href=\"https:\/\/lookingoutfoundation.donorsupport.co\/page\/WhoBelievesInAngels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> via the Looking Out Foundation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22805152 lazyload\" alt=\"Brandi Carlile points to Elton John as he plays piano on stage at their joint show\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_245339855-7770.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Sir Elton and Brandi landed a number one album last week (Picture: Ben Gibson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Looking Out Foundation will match every donation made, up to $100,000, writing on Instagram: ‘Following the release of Who Believes In Angels?, we\u2019re proud to continue our special partnership to Make Music Mean More.<\/p>\n<p>‘@lookingoutfoundation is raising vital funds to support the mission of @ejaf to drive progress in the global HIV response and ensure compassionate care reaches those who need it most \u2014 because right now, this work has never been more urgent.<\/p>\n<p>‘And there\u2019s more: every donation will be matched by LOF, up to $100,000, doubling your impact to protect HIV prevention and care services across the U.S. and around the world.<\/p>\n<p>‘Let\u2019s keep the music – and the momentum – going.’<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{“@context”:”https:\/\/schema.org”,”@type”:”VideoObject”,”name”:”Metro.co.uk”,”duration”:”T47S”,”thumbnailUrl”:”https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/04\/17\/15\/97390473-0-image-m-41_1744899309436.jpg”,”uploadDate”:”2025-04-17T15:11:39+0100″,”description”:”The money will be used to reopen clinics, restore access to medications, and maintain prevention services after President Donald Trump’s administration shut down USAID.”,”contentUrl”:”https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2025\/04\/17\/6635784010810437891\/480x270_MP4_6635784010810437891.mp4″,”height”:480,”width”:270} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener(‘metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded’, function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === ‘undefined’ || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === ‘undefined’ || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === ‘undefined’) { return; 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