TikTok Donates $10 Million To World Health Organization

The video-sharing app TikTok is putting some serious money towards helping out efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The president of the company Alex Zhu issued a statement saying, "We've been inspired by people in towns and cities everywhere whose fundamental humanity is shining through when we need it most – people serenading across quarantined buildings; neighbors delivering food and medicine to those who cannot leave their homes; global outpourings of empathy and support for grieving families. This humanity transcends borders and backgrounds, and we're moved by how people are sharing their strength when we need it most."

He added, "Most importantly, it's been gratifying to see the global community rally behind the true heroes of this crisis: the health care professionals around the world who are battling on behalf of us all."

TikTok says that they are donating $10 million to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Solidarity Response Fund. This fund helps the WHO carry out vitally important work, including sending essential supplies to front line health care workers, ensuring communities have access to the latest science-based information, and accelerating efforts to discover life-saving treatments or vaccines.

Zhu said, "Alongside many great companies and individuals, we're passionate about doing our small part to contribute to this important cause and the critical work the fund enables."