{"id":742675,"date":"2020-10-07T20:29:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T20:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/?page_id=742675"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T20:53:17","slug":"philanthropy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/sustainability\/philanthropy\/","title":{"rendered":"Philanthropy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"mco-b2-hero-block-block_b05eba6f178b84d8391d57b0e1160558\" class=\"mco-b2-hero-block full mccberg-block mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-section \">\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container \">\n                    <picture >\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Doctor-visit-with-child-523281364_HI.jpg?w=768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Doctor-visit-with-child-523281364_HI.jpg?w=768\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Doctor-visit-with-child-523281364_HI.jpg?h=768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Doctor-visit-with-child-523281364_HI.jpg?h=768\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1919px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Doctor-visit-with-child-523281364_HI.jpg?w=1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Doctor-visit-with-child-523281364_HI.jpg?w=1200\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Doctor-visit-with-child-523281364_HI.jpg?w=1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Doctor-visit-with-child-523281364_HI.jpg?w=1920\" >\n\t<img data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Doctor-visit-with-child-523281364_HI.jpg?w=1920\" alt=\"doctor visiting with child\" class=\"eager \" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n<\/picture>                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container-two\">\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-content-section\">\n            <nav class=\"breadcrumbs wrapper text-descriptive\"aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><\/nav>            \n                            <h1>Philanthropy<\/h1>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-description\"><p>Philanthropy is critical to helping us fulfill our company\u2019s commitment to improving access to health around the globe. We\u2019re working to support <a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/sustainability\/\">sustainable solutions<\/a> to key global health challenges and to strengthen communities where our employees live and work.<\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-title-block-block_19c1c91b3f7daf189a8f1905a5f45a53\" \n\t class=\"mco-title-block mccberg-block mt-2 mb-2 aligncenter\" \n\t \t >\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mco-title-block-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mco-title-block-title\">We strive to improve the health and well-being of people around the world<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mco-title-block-description\"><p>We envision a world where all people have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve. That\u2019s why we\u2019re working tirelessly to reduce health disparities for people through our philanthropic programs and partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our philanthropic approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We provide financial and product donations while also supporting our communities through employee volunteer programs and charitable grants to local nonprofits addressing critical health and social needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-type=\"multiple\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" id=\"accordion_list_block_0ae322e6c5138fed09bf1cf92df7809d\" class=\"b6-accordion-list mccberg-block mb-2 mt-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"b6-accordion-list-block-heading\">\n        <h2>\n            <span><\/span>\n        <\/h2>\n                    <button\n                class=\"btn tertiary b6-accordion-list-toggle-expand\"\n                data-open-text=\"Expand all\"\n                data-close-text=\"Close all\"\n                aria-label=\"Expand all\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"open-text\">Expand all<\/span>\n                <span class=\"close-text\">Close all<\/span>\n            <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"b6-accordion-list-item\">\n                <details  id=\"mcc_details_id_1\" class=\"b6-accordion-list-item-details\">\n                    <summary itemprop=\"name\"  class=\"b6-accordion-list-item-summary\">\n                        <h5 class= 'b6-accordion-list-item-summary-heading'>Guiding principles<\/h5>                    <\/summary>\n                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"  class=\"b6-accordion-list-item-content\">\n                        <div itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Our guiding principles shape our program investments and partnerships.\u00a0 Our key principles are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addressing global health needs where we can have a\u00a0substantial impact.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Addressing health disparities in underserved communities.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with diverse partners to build\u00a0healthier, stronger communities\u200b.<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging our resources \u2014 financial, product and expertise \u2014 to achieve greater positive impact on health outcomes\u200b.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/details>\n                <hr \/>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"b6-accordion-list-item\">\n                <details  id=\"mcc_details_id_2\" class=\"b6-accordion-list-item-details\">\n                    <summary itemprop=\"name\"  class=\"b6-accordion-list-item-summary\">\n                        <h5 class= 'b6-accordion-list-item-summary-heading'>Philanthropic priorities<\/h5>                    <\/summary>\n                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"  class=\"b6-accordion-list-item-content\">\n                        <div itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Our philanthropic programs prioritize areas of global health need where we can use our expertise to make a difference. We also focus on strengthening communities around the world where we operate. We\u2019re prioritizing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reducing health disparities among people living with cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and HIV\/AIDS in underserved communities.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening health systems to improve the delivery of high-quality care.<\/li>\n<li>Empowering patients to better manage their health by helping them overcome social and environmental barriers to care.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting local nonprofit organizations in our communities and sharing employees\u2019 expertise through volunteerism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/details>\n                <hr \/>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"b6-accordion-list-item\">\n                <details  id=\"mcc_details_id_3\" class=\"b6-accordion-list-item-details\">\n                    <summary itemprop=\"name\"  class=\"b6-accordion-list-item-summary\">\n                        <h5 class= 'b6-accordion-list-item-summary-heading'>Grant guidelines and submission process<\/h5>                    <\/summary>\n                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"  class=\"b6-accordion-list-item-content\">\n                        <div itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Our grant guidelines provide information about the proposal content elements and submission process. Please note that Social Impact and Sustainability and Merck Foundation do not accept unsolicited proposals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Familiarize yourself with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2024\/01\/Merck_GrantApplicationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grant application guidelines<\/a>, including eligibility criteria and proposal requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Submit your grant proposal through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/msd.versaic.com\/login\">online grants management system<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>View our company\u2019s charitable contributions\u00a0and the Merck Foundation\u2019s grants <a href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/sustainability\/transparency-disclosures\/\"> on our website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/details>\n                <hr \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our commitment in action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-three-column-content-block-block_c55589abc00fa9c4b9aa771e453399d9\"\n     class=\"mco-three-column-content-block mccberg-block mt-2 mb-2\">\n\n\t\n    <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-columns-container\">\n\n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img\">\n                <picture>\n                    <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Patients-People-Happy-GettyImages-1091438192-HI-e1696864127945.jpg?resize=767,469\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Patients-People-Happy-GettyImages-1091438192-HI-e1696864127945.jpg?resize=314,280\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Patients-People-Happy-GettyImages-1091438192-HI-e1696864127945.jpg?resize=404,268\">\n                    <img\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/10\/Patients-People-Happy-GettyImages-1091438192-HI-e1696864127945.jpg?resize=404,268\"\n                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        alt=\"two men greeting each other with happy faces\"\n                            \/>\n                <\/picture>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>Improving health care access<\/h3>\n            \n                            <p class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-description\">We work with a range of stakeholders, including multilateral agencies, non-governmental organizations and governments to strengthen health systems, doing our part to ensure care is high-quality, culturally responsive and equitable.  <\/p>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-wysiwyg\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/sustainability\/philanthropy\/improving-health-care-access\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What we&#8217;re doing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img\">\n                <picture>\n                    <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_158455611.jpeg?resize=767,469\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_158455611.jpeg?resize=314,280\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_158455611.jpeg?resize=404,268\">\n                    <img\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_158455611.jpeg?resize=404,268\"\n                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        alt=\"Two Men Working Together On Community Allotment\"\n                            \/>\n                <\/picture>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>Strengthening our communities <\/h3>\n            \n                            <p class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-description\">We aspire to have a positive impact on communities around the world. Our community engagement programs aim to build stronger communities by helping address critical health and social needs.<\/p>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-wysiwyg\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/sustainability\/philanthropy\/strengthening-our-communities\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More about our work<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img\">\n                <picture>\n                    <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/gloves_close_up.jpg?resize=767,469\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/gloves_close_up.jpg?resize=314,280\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/gloves_close_up.jpg?resize=404,268\">\n                    <img\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/gloves_close_up.jpg?resize=404,268\"\n                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        alt=\"Emergency response\"\n                            \/>\n                <\/picture>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>Global emergency response<\/h3>\n            \n                            <p class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-description\">We\u2019re committed to supporting communities around the world that are affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. <\/p>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-wysiwyg\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/sustainability\/philanthropy\/global-emergency-response\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where we&#8217;re responding<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-three-column-content-block-block_5bd05556c1a5e79834afbf58e84a51dc\"\n     class=\"mco-three-column-content-block mccberg-block\">\n\n\t\n    <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-columns-container\">\n\n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img\">\n                <picture>\n                    <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/10\/three-men-walking.png?resize=767,469\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/10\/three-men-walking.png?resize=314,280\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/10\/three-men-walking.png?resize=404,268\">\n                    <img\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2025\/10\/three-men-walking.png?resize=404,268\"\n                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        alt=\"three men walking, talking and laughing\"\n                            \/>\n                <\/picture>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>Patient assistance and product donation programs<\/h3>\n            \n                            <p class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-description\">We don\u2019t just develop new medicines and vaccines, we work hard to help get them to the people who need them. We donate our medicines and vaccines to address specific health needs in communities with limited access to health care and in humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-wysiwyg\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/company-overview\/sustainability\/philanthropy\/patient-assistance-and-product-donation-programs\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our impact for patients<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                        <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img-container\">\n            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-img\">\n                <picture>\n                    <source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/Female_volunteer.jpg?resize=767,469\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/Female_volunteer.jpg?resize=314,280\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\n                            data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/Female_volunteer.jpg?resize=404,268\">\n                    <img\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/Female_volunteer.jpg?resize=404,268\"\n                        class=\"lazyload\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                        alt=\"volunteer picking up tree branches\"\n                            \/>\n                <\/picture>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>Our employees give back<\/h3>\n            \n                            <p class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-description\">Our employees are passionate about giving back to their communities. Each year, our employees donate thousands of hours and millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations to help improve the health and well-being of communities around the world.<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-column\"\n                    >\n                                <div class=\"mco-three-column-content-col-content-container\">\n            \n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-title-block-block_8c3285f20ead4fd0660a5b4032606d4f\" \n\t class=\"mco-title-block mccberg-block mt-2 mb-2 aligncenter has-background full negative\" \n\t style='background-image: url(https:\/\/vip2-msd.com\/merckcom-migrated\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2023\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-109.jpg?w=1600);'\t >\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mco-title-block-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mco-title-block-title\">Merck Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mco-title-block-description\"><p>The Merck Foundation (the Foundation) is a private charitable organization established and funded by Merck. 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