The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an important partner in development and humanitarian assistance, supporting programmes across Asia, Africa and other regions. Its assistance is delivered primarily through bilateral channels, including the Saudi Fund for Development and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), alongside support for multilateral institutions. Saudi Arabia’s international assistance spans health, food security, education, infrastructure and humanitarian response, including support for vaccination and polio eradication. 

Saudi Arabia contributed US$ 25 million to Gavi for the 2016–2020 strategic period (Gavi 4.0) and US$ 5.3 million for the 2021–2025 strategic period (Gavi 5.0/5.1). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kingdom made a landmark contribution of US$ 150 million to the Gavi COVAX AMC. These contributions were channelled through KSrelief. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign contributions were complemented by private sector and philanthropic engagement, including funding for INFUSE projects from Al Waleed Philanthropies and contributions generated through Gamers Without Borders (GWB), an initiative from the Saudi e-Sports Federation. Private sector pledges and contributions have amounted to US$ 8.65 million to date.

Proceeds to Gavi 6.0 as of 30 June 2026†
Contributions to Gavi Board approved financing instruments

*Local currency

†Proceeds are the funds that Gavi receives from donor commitments, either through direct donor payments, funding raised in advance against future donor pledges through IFFIm, or AMC funds released by the World Bank.

Contributions and pledges per strategic period (US$ millions)

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Direct Contributions (including Matching Fund)

Non-US$ contributions are converted to US$ as follows:

  • Before Gavi 6.0 (2000–2025): exchange rate on date of receipt; where hedged (2014–2025), the hedge rate applies instead.
  • Gavi 6.0 (2026 onward, received & future contributions and Matching Fund Pledges): Bloomberg replenishment rate, 16:00 London time, 25 June 2025.

IFFIm Contributions

Non-US$ contributions are converted to US$ as follows:

  • Received Contributions: rate confirmed by the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
  • Future, signed contribution agreements: exchange rate at time of signing.
  • Future, unsigned contribution agreements: Bloomberg replenishment rate, 16:00 London time, 25 June 2025.

 

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