A fast-moving Ebola outbreak is spreading across Central Africa. Donate to our Ebola Response Fund now to support multiple leading charities working to protect communities.
A fast-moving Ebola outbreak is threatening communities across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda — regions already facing fragile health systems and ongoing conflict. With hundreds of suspected cases and no known cure or vaccine for this variant, every moment matters to prevent further spread and protect vulnerable communities.
Our Charity Alliance members are already on the frontlines, working urgently to curb transmission, equip health care workers with lifesaving protective supplies, and deliver critical health information to families. They are training frontline responders, delivering food and medical supplies, and reaching communities with trusted guidance to keep individuals safe.
But the scale and speed of this crisis demand immediate global support. Your contribution can help deliver infection-control resources, fund health care worker training, and reach countless at-risk people with lifesaving resources and information.
In an outbreak like this, rapid response saves lives. During this crucial period, join us in supporting those working tirelessly to contain Ebola, protect communities and strengthen global health.
Americares – working with local nonprofits in the Democratic Republic of Congo to support integrated water, sanitation and hygiene and Ebola education and prevention activities, and planning to support public health education activities and training for health workers and community leaders.
Amref Health Africa – mobilizing a rapid, prevention-focused effort across affected and high-risk countries, particularly Uganda and South Sudan, by training and equipping frontline health workers with protective equipment, strengthening surveillance and early detection systems, supporting contact tracing and rapid response teams, and leading community awareness campaigns to counter misinformation and promote prevention measures.
CARE – aiming to reach 1 million people by distributing hygiene and infection-control kits, sharing critical preventative information about the spread of Ebola, and training hundreds of health workers in Central Africa.
Photo credit: Mussa Kachunga Stanis /CARE
ChildFund International – prioritizing infection prevention, community awareness, and the distribution of essential hygiene supplies, while also ensuring children remain safe and supported amid disruptions caused by the crisis.
CMMB – working across 25 health facilities at risk of receiving patients and collaborating with local health authorities and partners to support frontline health workers, equip facilities with critical resources, and lead community awareness efforts to help prevent the spread of the disease.
Episcopal Relief & Development – partnering with the Anglican Church of the Congo to equip local faith leaders and community volunteers to deliver critical health education, distribute hygiene kits and protective equipment, and promote safe practices in high-risk communities.
Fistula Foundation – issuing emergency grants for personal protective equipment and hand hygiene supplies at partner hospitals.
International Medical Corps – mobilizing a rapid response team that includes trained medical staff, infection-control specialists, case management leads, and staff skilled in community engagement and supply-chain management.
International Rescue Committee – delivering critical protective equipment to frontline health workers facing acute shortages, strengthening infection prevention and control measures, and working at border areas to coordinate response efforts and reduce cross-border transmission, in collaboration with government health officials.
Photo credit: Esther Kashemwa/IRC
MAP International – working with local partners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries to supply personal protective equipment and essential medicines and to identify supply gaps and bolster response capacity in high-risk areas.
Project HOPE – mobilizing emergency teams; strengthening frontline healthcare capacity through the distribution of personal protective equipment and essential supplies; and supporting infection prevention, contact tracing, and treatment operations, leveraging prior Ebola experience.
Salvation Army World Service Office – implementing hygiene protocols and preparing to distribute critical supplies, including personal protective equipment and water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies, working alongside the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ministry of Health and other partners.
Save the Children – leveraging its past Ebola response to support healthcare workers with protective equipment, disinfectants, and infection-prevention guidance, and safeguarding children through school hygiene measures, teacher trainings and child-friendly health messaging.
Patou Ndombi/Save the Children
UNICEF USA – deploying emergency teams and infection prevention materials, such as disinfectants, personal protective equipment, and water and sanitation supplies, and supporting frontline efforts through community health workers, risk communication, and public awareness campaigns especially for children.
World Renew – raising awareness about prevention and care at churches, schools, local gatherings, and radio messaging in local languages, and equipping church leaders and volunteers with critical training, installing handwashing facilities in schools and church compounds.
World Vision – working with local leaders, schools and faith groups to share trusted health information and promote safe practices like hygiene and safe burials, and supporting affected families with essentials such as food assistance, hygiene kits, and psychosocial care.
