The World Health Organization Foundation was launched in 2020 as an independent Swiss foundation headquartered in Geneva to advance the mission of the World Health Organization (WHO). Operating as a bridge between WHO and private partners, the WHO Foundation mobilizes resources and collaborations that expand WHO’s ability to protect global health and respond to crises. Its innovative funding and partnership models attract philanthropists, foundations, corporations, and individuals to support WHO’s most urgent and strategic priorities.

Affiliated with but legally separate from WHO, the Foundation ensures the neutrality and integrity of WHO’s work while unlocking new pathways for innovation, investment, and impact. By aligning resources with WHO’s mission to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable, the WHO Foundation plays an indispensable role in addressing global health inequities and building a healthier future for all.