We are all affected by the growing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an unprecedented health challenge and we know people and organizations everywhere want to help. The World Health Organization is leading and coordinating the global effort, supporting countries to prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic. The greatest need right now is to help ensure all countries are prepared, especially those with the weakest health systems.
That is why we have created the new COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, at the request of the World Health Organization and powered in partnership by the United Nations Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund will give individuals, companies, and philanthropies alike the ability to directly support the World Health Organization’s and partners’ efforts to track and understand the spread of the virus; to ensure patients get the care they need and frontline workers get essential supplies and information; and to accelerate efforts to develop vaccines, tests, and treatments.
We encourage you to make a contribution to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO via covid19responsefund.org and welcome you to share this important giving opportunity with your networks. Fund contributions will go directly to support efforts as outlined in WHO’s Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, to help all countries step up their preparedness to prevent COVID-19, enhance their abilities to detect and test for the virus, and bolster their ability to respond to stop COVID-19 spread.
Elizabeth Cousens
President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation has created messages and assets below to help you share information about the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund with your networks.
KEY MESSAGES
SOCIAL MEDIA COPY, VIDEO AND GRAPHICS
Tweet 1
Diseases don’t respect borders.
We will only beat the #COVID19 pandemic by working together – across countries, communities, and sectors. Join the fight by donating to the #COVID19Fund in support of @WHO: https://bit.ly/2yjXWO2 [INSERT PSA VIDEO]
Tweet 2
.@WHO is leading the global fight against #COVID19, ensuring all countries can prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic, especially where needs are greatest.
We are proud to stand with them by supporting the #COVID19Fund. Join us: https://bit.ly/2yjXWO2 [INSERT GIVE NOW GRAPHIC]
Tweet 3
#StopTheSpread of the #coronavirus with these quick tips from @DrTedros and @WHO. For more tips, visit: https://bit.ly/2yjXWO2 [INSERT PREVENTION VIDEO]
Tweet 4
Donating to the #COVID19Fund supports @WHO’s work to:
🔬Understand the #coronavirus
🏥 Protect patients and health workers
🗺️Help countries reduce the impact of the virus
Join the movement to combat #COVID19: https://bit.ly/2yjXWO2 [INSERT DONATION IMPACT GRAPHIC]
Tweet 5
The world is coming together to combat #COVID19.
@WHO has sent more than 4.5 million pieces of personal protective equipment – including masks, gloves, and overalls – to 135 countries. Join us in supporting this global effort: https://bit.ly/2yjXWO2 #COVID19Fund [INSERT DONATION IMPACT VIDEO]
Post 1
Healthcare workers should be able to do their lifesaving work without putting their own health at risk.
The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund supports the @World Health Organization (WHO)’s critical work to prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic. Donate today to join the fight against COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2VhVVL4
Post 2
We’ve got to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Here are simple but effective things you can do to protect yourself and others, including donate.
Give today: https://bit.ly/2VhVVL4 [INSERT PREVENTION VIDEO]
Post 3
There’s never been a more urgent time to support the global fight against #COVID19. Right now, every donation, no matter how small, can make a big difference.
Support the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO so that they can continue to can prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic: https://bit.ly/2VhVVL4 [INSERT DONATION IMPACT VIDEO]
Post 4
Personal protective equipment, including masks, globes, and overalls, can be the difference between life and death for the frontline health workers.
A US$100 donation to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund can help the World Health Organization (WHO) purchase 3,750 surgical masks to protect workers in the fight against #COVID19. Donate today: https://bit.ly/2VhVVL4 [INSERT DONATION IMPACT GRAPHIC – MASKS]
Post 5
We are all affected by the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
Donating to the @United Nations Foundation’s Facebook Fundraiser supports
the @World Health Organization’s essential response efforts. Facebook is matching the first $10 million so each contribution made goes farther. Help WHO fight the #coronavirus: https://bit.ly/2VhVVL4
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#StopTheSpread of the #coronavirus with these quick tips from @DrTedros and @WHO.
For more @WHO resources on how to protect yourself and others, tap the link in our bio.
[ADD LINK: https://bit.ly/2VhVVL4] [INSERT PREVENTION VIDEO]
Post 2
Personal protective equipment can be the difference between life and death for frontline health workers fighting #COVID19.
✅US$100 can buy 3,750 surgical masks
✅US$1,000 can buy 24,6000 pairs of gloves for exams
✅US$2,500 can buy 100 digital thermometers
Your dollars can be the difference. Donate to the #COVID19Fund for @WHO today by tapping the link in our bio.
[Add link: https://bit.ly/2VhVVL4] [INSERT DONATION IMPACT GRAPHIC]
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Diseases don’t respect borders. We will only beat the #COVID19 pandemic by working together – across countries, communities, and sectors.
@WHO is working to ensure all countries can prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic. Support their work by donating to the #COVID19Fund. Link in bio. [Add link: https://bit.ly/2KdVD1G] [INSERT GIVE NOW GRAPHIC]
The @World Health Organization is working with global partners to:
– Support healthcare workers who face shortages of personal protective equipment and other critical supplies to do their lifesaving work;
– Assist vulnerable countries and communities that could be particularly badly hit;
– Speed up progress toward a vaccine that everyone can get.
Donate to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund to support this lifesaving work: https://bit.ly/2VhVVL4
We are all affected by the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
Donating to the @United Nations Foundation’s Facebook Fundraiser supports the @World Health Organization’s essential response efforts. Facebook is matching the first $10 million so each contribution made goes farther. Help WHO detect, prevent and respond to this global pandemic.
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ENGAGE YOUR NETWORKS
Please share the message below on your website or intranet to showcase your donation and encourage others in your network to give.
[Organization Name] has watched as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread to many countries around the world, taking a toll on both health systems and economies. We are proud to announce our donation to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund to support the World Health Organization’s and partners’ efforts to detect, prevent, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.. To show your support, you can donate at covid19responsefund.org.
Please share the email communication below with your networks to showcase your donation and encourage others in your community to give.
Dear partner,
We have watched as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has already impacted communities everywhere, taking a toll on lives, health systems and economies. We know you, like we here at [organization name], are eager to help fight the pandemic. That’s why we have donated to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO), powered by the United Nations Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. Donations to this fund go to support the WHO’s and partner’s efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.
Donations can be made directly online at www.covid19responsefund.org or via check or wire transfer to either the United Nations Foundation or Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. Visit the fund’s Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about which donation mechanism may be right for you.
As WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus said, “We are all in this together. We all have a role to play. Facts not fear. Reason not rumors. Solidarity not stigma.”
We value your partnership and know that by taking collective action together, we can all play a role in protecting communities around the world.
Sincerely,
[NAME]
Supporting the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund helps the World Health Organization and partners with their essential work to combat this global pandemic. We recommend that you let your audiences and networks know when you contribute to the fund and share calls for them to join you.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a truly global problem that requires a truly global solution.
I am [We are] proud to support the new COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, powered by the [tag] @unitednationsfoundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation through [tag] @transnationalgiving. Join me [us] in donating to help [tag]@WHO’s work to help all countries around the world prepare and respond, especially where needs are greatest: covid19responsefund.org [attach general graphic]
We must work together to combat the global pandemic of #COVID19. I [We] just donated to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, powered by @unfoundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. Join me [us] by going to the link in my [our] bio. [attach Tedros quote graphic]
No one can fight the COVID-19 pandemic alone. But we MUST all fight it together. That is why I am [we are] donating to the new COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, powered in partnership by the [tag] United Nations Foundation and the [tag] Swiss Philanthropy Foundation.
The fund gives individuals, companies, and philanthropies alike the ability to make a significant impact beyond their immediate communities, and directly support the [tag] World Health Organization’s and partners’ efforts to help all countries fight this virus, and provide support to the most vulnerable populations. Join me [us] in donating here: www.covid19responsefund.org
Connecting with Other Movements
To defeat COVID-19, will take a coordinated, global response with everyone, everywhere doing their part. This section will be updated with tools and messaging to help you tie promotion of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund with upcoming events and global movements.
