We build connections to power WHO’s work around the world.
Connecting philanthropic ambition with WHO’s mission - to solve urgent health priorities around the world.
"The WHO Foundation is helping to further WHO’s mission to improve the health of vulnerable people, while also aligning with L’Oréal’s goal to raise the standard of skin health across the world.”
Myriam Cohen-Welgryn, President, L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty
"Expanding access to essential neurological medicines is a challenge no single organization can solve alone. Through our partnership with the WHO Foundation and WHO, we aim to strengthen health systems and improve the lives of people living with Parkinson disease and other neurological conditions."
Max Coslov, Director, Edmond J. Safra Foundation.
"Mental well-being is the foundation of self-confidence. We are committed to ensuring that no one has to struggle alone, and our partnership with the WHO Foundation is a critical step in making mental health support more accessible globally.”
Trisha Ayyagari, Global Brand President of Maybelline New York
"For over 35 years, Lilly has been driving scientific progress to improve the diagnostics, treatments, and outcomes for people with Alzheimer’s disease. However, healthcare systems around the world remain unprepared to deliver these innovations. Our collaboration with the WHO Foundation aims to support WHO to close critical gaps to ensure that those affected by this disease have access to the care, support, and solutions they need."
Patrik Jonsson, Executive Vice President and President of Lilly International.
"We need to work harder to make sure health isn't a privilege, but a shared foundation for everyone."
Martin Luginbuhl - Head of Development, Key Markets EU, WHO Foundation.
"Health is often invisible when it is good, and transformative when it fails"
Valerie Boulet - Chief Development Officer, WHO Foundation.
"The WHO Foundation is helping to further WHO’s mission to improve the health of vulnerable people, while also aligning with L’Oréal’s goal to raise the standard of skin health across the world.”
Myriam Cohen-Welgryn, President, L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty
"Expanding access to essential neurological medicines is a challenge no single organization can solve alone. Through our partnership with the WHO Foundation and WHO, we aim to strengthen health systems and improve the lives of people living with Parkinson disease and other neurological conditions."
Max Coslov, Director, Edmond J. Safra Foundation.
"Mental well-being is the foundation of self-confidence. We are committed to ensuring that no one has to struggle alone, and our partnership with the WHO Foundation is a critical step in making mental health support more accessible globally.”
Trisha Ayyagari, Global Brand President of Maybelline New York
"For over 35 years, Lilly has been driving scientific progress to improve the diagnostics, treatments, and outcomes for people with Alzheimer’s disease. However, healthcare systems around the world remain unprepared to deliver these innovations. Our collaboration with the WHO Foundation aims to support WHO to close critical gaps to ensure that those affected by this disease have access to the care, support, and solutions they need."
Patrik Jonsson, Executive Vice President and President of Lilly International.
"We need to work harder to make sure health isn't a privilege, but a shared foundation for everyone."
Martin Luginbuhl - Head of Development, Key Markets EU, WHO Foundation.
"Health is often invisible when it is good, and transformative when it fails"
Valerie Boulet - Chief Development Officer, WHO Foundation.
Impact at a glance
WHO impact in numbers.
Equity
567M
More people gained access to essential health services, thanks to efforts to improve sanitation and an expanding health workforce.
Innovation
698M
More people are better protected from health emergencies, thanks to programs focusing on early warning and response systems.
Scale
1.75B
More people globally are living healthier lives, thanks to work in reducing air pollution, tobacco use and alcohol consumption.
Find the right path
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We co-create donor models aligned with your vision and impact goals, with clarity of vision, governance and outcomes.
01 — Lead the drive for health
Corporate Donors
The WHO Foundation connects your business with the people and projects engaged in solving the world’s greatest health challenges. Working with like-minded change makers and individuals, your expertise and contributions can make a big difference.
02 — Power positive change
Philanthropists & Foundations
It’s the generosity of our philanthropic supporters like you that power better health worldwide. Your mission combines with WHO's global reach and deep technical knowledge to save lives, help cure disease, fund health breakthroughs, and get aid to those in need.
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Reducing deaths from critical emergencies by equipping health workers with life-saving techniques
Insights and stories
How donors and the WHO tackle global health challenges.
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