Explore Europe
Europe
Europe is responsible for more than half of the world’s development aid and has a long history of applying its resources, innovations, and insights to saving lives and reducing poverty. Its strong civil society has also played an important role in advancing these efforts.
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At a glance
- We work with leaders and institutions across Europe with the shared goals of reducing poverty and improving health throughout the developing world.
- In addition to building relationships with program partners, our Europe-based policy, advocacy and communications staff work to sustain European donor support for international development.
- The foundation’s Europe team was established in 2010 and is based primarily in Berlin and London, with additional representatives in Brussels, Paris, and Stockholm.
Focus Countries
Japan
We work with various sectors in Japan to advance solutions to health and development challenges faced by people in the world’s poorest countries.
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Republic of Korea
We are exploring ways to diversify the Republic of Korea’s global health commitments and expand the country’s role in responding to health and development challenges.
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Regional offices
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