Contributions

Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE)

 

The generosity of our contributors makes the CFE a fast and flexible financing instrument. Contributions to the CFE are pooled and, crucially, flexible rather than being earmarked for specific activities. This enables the CFE to fund the initial response to the broadest possible range of health emergencies rapidly and effectively. Accountability is ensured through adherence to the Organization’s financial rules and regulations. Any unspent funds are returned to the CFE.
 

Pledges and contributions 2025

ContributorAmount US$
Norway4 800 000
Ireland2 278 000
Canada2 170 000
Kuwait500 000
Portugal150 000
Republic of Korea137 000
Philippines50 000
Estonia32 000
WHO Foundation25 000
Total (as at 9 May 2025)US$ 10 142 000

 

"The CFE allows us to react immediately, ensuring that assistance reaches affected populations as quickly as possible, shortening the duration of health emergencies and mitigating their impact. In many cases, this reduces the need to seek additional funding to respond to disease outbreaks and other emergencies. I thank all CFE donors for their life-saving investment."

Dr Michael J. Ryan / Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme and Deputy Director-General

Contributions 2015–2024

Contributor      Amount US$
Germany138 096 060
United States of America49 961 538
Japan32 888 907
United Kingdom27 000 777
Norway22 377 040
Netherlands13 748 345
Sweden10 786 572
Canada9 803 620
New Zealand5 928 048
Denmark4 396 398
Ireland4 310 425
China4 000 000
France3 810 915
Australia3 397 997
  
ContributorAmount US$
Republic of Korea3 015 192
Kuwait3 000 000
Luxembourg1 591 264
India1 000 000
Switzerland814 008
Finland739 283
Austria503 661
Estonia414 544
Portugal324 952
Philippines172 500
Slovakia108 932
WHO Foundation90 428
Malta20 000
Georgia15 000
Total (as at 1 January 2025)US$ 342 316 406