As the WHO Foundation, we support the World Health Organization (WHO) by mobilizing funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to health emergencies wherever they occur.
WHO’s Health Emergency Appeal 2024
Natural disasters and conflicts threaten the lives, health, and well-being of 300 million people, with 166 million requiring healthcare. Women, children, older people and individuals with pre-existing medical conditions are disproportionately affected. Timely access to healthcare can mean the difference between life and death.
In 2024, WHO needs $1.5 billion to respond to 41 ongoing health emergencies around the world.
Your donation directly supports WHO’s tireless efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to health emergencies wherever they take place. This includes delivering life-saving treatment, maintaining essential health services, and building resilience against future threats.
Donate to WHO’s Health Emergency Appeal.
The Health Emergencies Alliance
The HEA is a membership community of businesses and private foundations, convened by the WHO Foundation. It is committed to saving lives during health emergencies. Reliable funding from HEA members enables WHO to react rapidly with life-saving medical support, and to better prepare for future crises, wherever they strike.
Reliable funding from HEA members enables WHO to react rapidly with life-saving medical support following an emergency and to better prepare for future crises, wherever they strike.
Join the Health Emergencies Alliance.
Emergency appeals
Gaza
WHO is delivering life-saving healthcare and essential medical supplies in the Gaza Strip, addressing the severe humanitarian and health crisis. Your donation supports WHO's efforts to provide critical aid to those affected.
Ukraine
WHO is actively assisting millions of Ukrainians in need of mental health care, rehabilitation, and other essential healthcare services. Your donation supports WHO's efforts to provide critical aid to those affected.
“With your support, we will save lives, meet critical health needs for the most vulnerable, and help communities emerge from crisis with a greater ability to tackle future health threats.”
– Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
Director-General of the WHO