The Union Conference: Community Connect Collaborators

30 March 2026

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) announced that applications are now open for organisations to become Community Connect Collaborators at the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2026 to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 17-20 November 2026.

Community Connect is a dedicated space within the conference designed to amplify the voices of people and communities affected by TB and lung health challenges.

The Collaborator programme invites civil society organisations, community groups and TB champion-led networks to help shape this space by promoting Community Connect, supporting activities during the conference and bringing local voices into the global conversation.

Selected organisations will receive conference access, opportunities to host activities and recognition as key Community Connect partners.

Applications close: 17 April 2026

For full details and to submit your application, click here.

 

Source: The Union