Partnerships

Partnerships are essential for WHO to accomplish its mandated work. WHO/Europe collaborates with many institutions that support mission critical efforts and yield broad benefits to Member States.

WHO’s partners:

• support WHO’s technical and scientific work
• engage in WHO’s campaigns and programmes 
• join WHO in advocacy to bring policy and behaviour change for better health and well-being
• contribute funding and resources.

By collaborating with WHO, partners can:

• gain access to WHO expertise and guidance
• build capacity
• increase collaboration opportunities and outreach with a wide range of stakeholders
• make a meaningful impact on public health.

WHO/Europe’s partnerships are vital for the implementation of the European Programme of Work, 2020–2025 – “United Action for Better Health” (EPW), as well as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The EPW emphasizes the importance of collaboration, partnerships and a multisectoral approach to leverage each other’s strength to address public health challenges.

WHO/Europe engages with partners bilaterally, but also facilitates and convenes networks, initiatives and task forces with numerous partners at regional and subregional levels.