One World: Together at Home was a historic global broadcast and digital special that took place on April 18, 2020. The event was organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to show support and gratitude to the world's healthcare workers who risked their lives to fight the virus.
The event was hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert and was headlined by some of the biggest names in music, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Elton John, and Billie Eilish, who performed from their homes. Other notable celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, David Beckham, and Ellen DeGeneres also made appearances, together with frontline workers who shared their experiences in the fight against COVID-19.
The event raised $127.9 million in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the WHO, which helps provide protective equipment to healthcare workers, expand testing and research, and assist countries with limited resources in their response to the pandemic. The funds also supported local charities in regions heavily impacted by the virus.
The event was broadcasted globally across multiple television networks, social media platforms, and streaming services, and was watched by millions of people worldwide. It was not only a show of generosity, but also a demonstration of global solidarity and the power of music and entertainment in times of crisis.
