International Federation of Kidney Foundations

Wish to join the IFKF family?

We would like to hear from anyone representing any kidney related organisation -  kidney foundation, patient association, kidney community advocacy group - interested in joining the IFKF family of 66 Council Members, representing 42 country areas globally. This group represents a strong force to ensure global focus continues in the prevention and treatment of kidney disease. 

To apply for Council Membership, the nominating individual MUST submit a formal application on behalf of your organisation. Send the completed form to "Chair, IFKF Membership Committee".

On receipt of the completed form, with a copy of a formal resolution from applicant's Board or Committee on official letterhead and completed Income Disclosure Form (essential information) your organisation will be considered for IFKF Council Membership.

• After Board approval the organisation will be admitted to the IFKF Register and invited to nominate an official representative
• Membership fees are for a calendar year - renewed annually 1 January
• Should an IFKF Member default on fee payment, it may be removed from the IFKF Register unless good cause is shown (Fees payable in $US – individually set upon acceptance, relative to financial status)
• Apply to the IFKF Board if financial difficulties locally prevent payment of your fees

IFKF Council Membership

See relevant extract below taken from current IFKF ByLaws 
(adopted by unanimous vote 19 April 2007, Curitiba Brazil)

"Organizational Membership"

To be eligible for membership your application should be able to supply proof that your organisation:

• has a proven primary commitment to improving the health and well being of individuals with kidney disease;
• is recognized as non-profit (that is, as having legal status as a charitable foundation) by the laws of their country;
• must be multidisciplinary, which means they should ordinarily have among their membership patients, and at least two of the following groups: medical doctors, nurses, dieticians, social workers, technicians, family members of patients and volunteers at large; and
• must be actively involved in the activities described in the Mission Statement in these By-laws.

Application for membership shall be presented to the Board for consideration. The Board shall approve or reject the application for Membership having regard to the eligibility criteria set out in this clause. The Board may appoint, in its absolute discretion, a Membership Subcommittee to perform this function.

Associate Membership

• Individuals may apply for Associate Membership of the Foundation. To be eligible, an individual must also be a member of a Foundation Organizational member (if one exists in their country).
• An Associate Member shall be entitled to receive notice of, and attend Council meetings but shall not have an entitlement to vote at such meetings.
• Applications for Associate Membership shall be made to the Board. The Board shall approve or reject the application in its absolute discretion.

Membership

Representatives of IFKF Member organizations and Associate Members are considered members."

See more at webpage IFKF ByLaws .....