IFKF

Wish to join the IFKF family?

IFKF-Vancouver2011-13We 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. This group represents a strong force to ensure global focus continues in the prevention and treatment of kidney disease.

Additionally, various associate members of the IFKF informally support the Board in its work.
 

IFKF Global Headquarters
Postal address:
PO Box 2020
1400 DA Bussum
The Netherlands

 

Mr Jan Lantink
IFKF Special Project Director 
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Ph +31 35 697 8010  
Fx +31 35 697 8008

 
  • 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 our current IFKF ByLaws
(approved in Budapest, Hungary, August 2012)

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 for more information in the IFKF ByLaws (August 2012).

Application for membership

To apply for Council Membership, the nominating individual MUST submit a formal application on behalf of your organisation.

Send the completed form to Els de Weerd, IFKF Managmement Services.

 

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

Inventory of members and resources

Our regularly updated IFKF Inventory Education Resources (May 2013) is the most accessed document on our website.

This resource is used extensively by health professionals seeking multilingual information for patients, to locate a particular kidney foundation or group for various reasons, or to gain local 'kidney' community insight to support their patients wishing to travel.  

Many of our  IFKF Council Members offer education resources in both their local language and English. Most Council Members are delighted to share their resources and materials with other Council Members, to save on time and precious funds.

New IFKF members are encouraged to develop similar resources for their communities in local language, while observing existing copyright and obtaining permission to copy.

If utilising other Member education resources (with their permission) ensure you use a reputable translator, skilled at working in health education. You should also ensure treatment methods are in line with your local standards and practice.

Additional information