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.
 

Contributions 2026

ContributorAmount US$
Norway5 390 836
Canada2 511 146
Ireland2 341 920
Germany2 325 581
Anonymous contributor1 996 978
France1 700 000*
United Kingdom1 336 898
Rep. of Korea600 000
Kuwait500 000
UN Foundation357 321
Luxembourg174 622
Portugal117 371
Philippines100 000
Estonia17 544
Total (as at 14 October 2026)US$ 19 405 775
* Pledge

 

The CFE allows WHO 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.  We thank all CFE donors for their life-saving investment.

 

Contributions 2015–2025

Contributor      Amount US$
Germany138 206 141
United States of America49 961 538
Japan32 888 907
Norway27 315 312
United Kingdom27 000 777
Netherlands13 748 345
Canada11 979 109
Sweden10 786 572
Ireland6 583 152
New Zealand5 928 048
Denmark4 396 398
Ireland4 310 425
China4 000 000
France3 810 915
Kuwait3 500 000
  
ContributorAmount US$
Australia3 397 997
Republic of Korea3 152 555
Luxembourg1 591 264
India1 000 000
Switzerland908 466
Finland739 283
Austria503 661
Portugal482 350
Estonia446 907
Philippines222 500
Poland137 325
WHO Foundation125 428
Slovakia108 932
Malta20 000
Georgia15 000
Total (as at 31 December 2025)US$ 352 956 882

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Contributions by year, 2015–2025
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