The IFKF team is a strong force to bring global focus to the prevention and treatment of kidney disease - its Council of Governors now lists 63 Council Members, representing 41 countries around the globe.
If you need a letter of invitation to an IFKF Annual International Meeting, to support a Travel Visa application, email your full contact details, identify yourself as an IFKF Council Member or note your area of expertise to the kidney community - and then email your request to teresa.taylor@kidney.org.au
Our Mission Statement
Vision
Improvement in the quality of life and quality of care for all at risk of, or suffering from, kidney disease regardless of race, colour, creed or social class.
Mission
To foster international collaboration and exchange of ideas between local kidney foundations and not for profit organisations to enable and help empower local membership organisations to improve health, well being and the quality of life of all individuals at threat from kidney disease. (See full version of ByLaws)
Scope
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Advocacy for improved health care delivery
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Highest possible outcomes of care
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Facilitation of education programs for and from member organisations
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Promotion of research into kidney disease
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Fostering an environment of open communication and exchange of ideas among organisations
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Creating a forum for collaborative fundraising and foster improvement of local Kidney Foundations
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Assistance with the establishment of new Kidney Foundations where they do not currently exist
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Act as a global voice on kidney health issues
Sponsorship Offers Welcome
Help us make a difference! The IFKF is a not for profit organistion staffed only by volunteers. To help us fulfil our mission, as outlined above, financial contributions to support our important work are always welcome.
Sponsorship enquiries should be directed to: IFKF Special Project Officer
Mr Jan Lantink - jan.lantink@orange.fr Mobile: 31 6 53 628 503 (works out of Amsterdam)
Donations Needed
Donations may be made via bank draft or telegraphic transfer in US dollars, payable to:
‘The International Federation of Kidney Foundations’
NOTE: If using telegraphic bank transfer - quote SWIFT code for NAB: NATAAU3303M
Account number: INKIDUSDO1 - 082 039 (Bank ID and Branch number)
c/- National Australia Bank
International Service Centre
Sydney – New South Wales Australia
For cheque payment in US dollars
Send by Registered Mail, payable to ‘The International Federation of Kidney Foundations’
Teresa Taylor - IFKF Global Headquarters
c/- Kidney Health Australia, GPO Box 9993, Adelaide SA 5001 Australia
(or street address 82 Melbourne Street Nth Adelaide SA 5006 Australia)
Mrs Anne Wilson - IFKF Secretary / Treasurer
anne.wilson@kidney.org.au