WHO Foundation

Who we are

Our mission is to ignite private funding and cultivate dynamic partnerships, driving WHO’s mission, championing health, and protecting the vulnerable. We express that mission by simply asking everyone to “Share the Health”.

We bring the right people to the table to help fast-track health projects worldwide – helping people in need, wherever they are.

The WHO Foundation shares WHO’s vision of a world where health knows no bounds.

But the truth is that we live in an unequal world. Access to healthcare is a lottery, based on where we are born, grow, and live, and a whole range of social factors.

Our culture and values

Service

We serve the needs of people whose lives depend on the work of WHO.

Impact

We define success by the impact of our investments on people’s lives.

Innovation

We seek innovation with our partners to maximize impact.

Honesty

We are transparent and honest, even when this means acknowledging failure.

Equity

We focus on the needs of people in the most vulnerable situations, and we fight structural discrimination.

Joy

We aspire for our lives, and the lives of those we serve, to be filled with joy.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The WHO Foundation puts equity at the center of all its work and is committed to building, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’re not just talking about diversity – we’re living it.

Our inclusive environment welcomes people from all backgrounds, reflecting the communities we support. Employment and advancement opportunities are based on individual qualifications, regardless of gender, color, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, nationality, cultural and religious background, beliefs, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and marital status. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.