Our Mission is 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. Refer our current IFKF ByLaws
Our IFKF team is a strong force to bring a global focus to the prevention and treatment of kidney disease - its Council of Governors now lists 66 Members, representing 42 country areas globally.
Scope of our Mission
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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
- Act as a global voice on kidney health issues
Wish to join our IFKF family? Find out more at our Membership webpage or contact teresa.taylor@kidney.org.au
10th IFKF International Meeting
17 to 20 May2009 - Istanbul Turkey
"Healthy Foundations-Healthy Kidneys"
Our host Mr Timur Erk - President, Turkish Kidney Foundation
www.tbv.com.tr/en
Venue: Euro Plaza Hotel
www.europlazahotel.com
Tarlabaşı Bulvarı No:292
80080 Tepebaşı
Istanbul Turkey
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Register online and book accommodation and other tours at www.ifkf-tr.com
You may find links below useful for local tourism details.
Start planning now! If you need a letter of invitation to an IFKF Annual International Meeting, to support your 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 - email your request to timurerk@yahoo.com