Around 6,000 Americans are employed throughout the United Nations system and hold more leadership positions in key UN agencies than any other country. These Americans are on the ground worldwide delivering humanitarian assistance, medical care, food and hope to millions of people in need.
With tremendous gratitude for their service, we wanted to highlight a few inspiring stories.
“WHO gives us a sense of what’s happening in all countries that are part of the organization. That offers people like me a chance to bring the full breadth of my background to do more good for more people. WHO offers that platform, that place. It’s a privilege.”
“People sometimes forget that WHO is not just an abstract institution—it’s made up of real people deeply committed to improving health outcomes. I see colleagues deploying to war zones, responding to humanitarian crises and working tirelessly every day.”
“The norms and standards that come out of WHO are incredibly important. They fill gaps where necessary and provide a global perspective on the best available evidence and novel treatments.”