What we do

We bridge the gap between global health needs and the resources required for frontline action.

Empowering Recovery. Restoring Lives.

Empowering Recovery at Critical Moments

Our work focuses on three primary pillars of activity:

  1. Support for GOARN Member Institutions (60%): Providing grants to over 300 technical institutions worldwide for field deployments, technical training, and essential outbreak research.

  2. Operational Backbone with WHO OST (30%): Collaborating on project-specific funding for the logistical backbone of global health deployments, including medical supplies and deployment teams.

  3. Direct Program Implementation (10%): Leveraging our unique network connections to execute high-impact initiatives funded by governmental entities and foundations.

Our Strategic Impact

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    Capacity Strengthening

    Enhancing global preparedness through capacity building, alerts, and up-to-date information sharing.

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    Frontline Field Activities

    Directly supporting the 300+ member institutions of GOARN during international health crises.

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    Logistical Excellence

    Ensuring the WHO Operational Support Team has the resources for rapid response deployments.

Governance & Accountability

The GOARN Fund operates with the highest standards of transparency and independent discretion.

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    Independent Oversight

    Managed by a dedicated Board of Directors composed of diverse global health experts.

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    Fiduciary Rigor

    We maintain absolute discretion and control over all assets through a formal Grant Request and Review Policy, ensuring funds are used exclusively for charitable purposes.

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    Ethical Integrity

    A rigorous Conflict of Interest Policy ensures that every transaction is fair, reasonable, and based on merit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common investor inquiries

  • The GOARN Fund is a separate nonprofit organization that provides critical resources (such as financial, technical, and operational support) to the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) under the World Health Organization. While GOARN coordinates global outbreak responses, the GOARN Fund ensures the necessary funding and infrastructure are available for GOARN to act swiftly and effectively.

  • The GOARN Fund bridges funding and resource gaps, especially for responders who are deployed during health emergencies but cannot self-fund their efforts. By providing grants, logistical support, and infrastructure, the fund ensures that no opportunity to control an outbreak is missed, even in time-sensitive and emerging situations.

  • The GOARN Fund supports a global network of over 300 institutions, including public health agencies, research organizations, and frontline responders. Its resources are particularly vital for those deployed to underserved or high-risk locations, ensuring responders have the necessary support and resources to respond to a health emergency or outbreak.

  • Yes, the GOARN Fund is exclusively dedicated to charitable purposes under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates with tax-exempt status, ensuring transparency and accountability in all its operations.