3 Ways Businesses Can Help Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
At Effect Hope, we believe corporations have a unique opportunity to be a force for good in global health. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, and yaws, affect more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, primarily in the world’s poorest communities. These diseases often go unnoticed by the global community, yet are entirely treatable and preventable.
NTDs trap individuals in cycles of poverty, stigma, and chronic illness, limiting access to education, employment, and opportunity. But the good news? Businesses can be part of the solution. Through strategic action and social investment, companies have the power to drive meaningful, lasting change.
Here are three impactful ways your company can support global health initiatives and help eliminate NTDs:
1. Event Sponsorships & Gift Matching Programs
Businesses can make a measurable impact on global health by investing in plans that both fund treatment and engage their teams. Start by sponsoring fundraising events or awareness campaigns—these offer a visible way to align your brand with meaningful social impact while helping expand access to medical care, health education, and stigma reduction for communities affected by NTDs.
You can also launch a donation-matching program to encourage staff to give through monthly contributions, gift catalogues, or one-time gifts. Matching employee donations not only doubles the impact but also builds a stronger culture of giving within your company. Consider offering volunteer opportunities tied to corporate events and empowering employees to raise awareness on social media, becoming ambassadors for change.
As referenced in a report by Uniting to Combat NTDs, every dollar invested in NTD prevention and treatment can generate up to $42 in economic returns—making your support a smart and socially responsible investment.
2. Engage Employees Through Giving & Volunteering
Empowering employees to give back—whether through matching donations, peer fundraising, or volunteering—fosters a deeper sense of purpose and community. This not only drives life-changing initiatives forward but also enhances morale and retention, creating a workplace thriving with purpose and passion
3. Integrate Global Health into CSR Strategies
Aligning corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals with global health priorities elevates your brand and creates lasting impact. Supporting NTD efforts can be part of broader sustainability or health equity strategies that resonate with customers, investors, and communities.
The fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases is not just a health issue – it’s a matter of justice, dignity, and opportunity. By stepping into this space, businesses can help break the cycle of poverty and disease for millions of people around the world.Whether through funding, employee engagement, or thoughtful CSR initiatives, your company’s contribution can spark real, lasting change. When businesses lead with purpose, everyone benefits, from the communities most in need to the organizations and teams driving the mission forward.
Now is the time to act. Together, we have the power to eliminate NTDs and restore hope, health, and opportunity to those who need it most. Join us in making lasting change—explore partnership opportunities and event sponsorships with Effect Hope today: effecthope.org/contact-us.
