IFANCA, key contributors secure $1.9bn for global polio eradication

The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) was among the donors contributing to a global pledging event in Abu Dhabi that secured $1.9 billion for polio eradication, helping reduce the remaining financing gap in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) strategy to $440 million.

Hosted by the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the forum titled "Investing in Humanity: United to End Polio" was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and brought together senior government officials, global health leaders and philanthropic organisations. IFANCA was recognised by GPEI and the Foundation as a key contributing partner.

“Today’s pledges demonstrate our shared determination to end polio and protect every child from this preventable disease,” said Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chair of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity. “Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, we are proud to stand with countries, donors and partners as we work hand-in-hand to achieve it.”