It is no secret that the strength of our global community lies in our solidarity. This was once again evident in the response to our ask for contributions for the WFH COVID-19 Relief Fund, which was created in 2020 as a response to the challenges brought on by the pandemic. National member organizations (NMOs) from across the globe are stepping up to help those most in need during these challenging times. Once again, the community has proven that while we may be apart now, we are never alone.
NMOs respond generously to call for COVID-19 relief
To date, the WFH has had 14 requests for funding, ranging from ensuring patients can safely visit their doctor to funding for tools to improve online outreach and training. Applications will be accepted throughout the year as the pandemic continues to have an impact on the global bleeding disorders community. We are happy to announce that we are well on our way to our goal of matching the initial $100,000 investment approved by the WFH Board of Directors: to date, NMOs have contributed over $40,000. These funds will help patients access our online training and access treatment in a safe manner.
The WFH would like to thank the NMOs who have answered our call to date:
- Asociación Costarricense de Hemofilia – ASOHEMO (Costa Rica)
- Association Sénégalaise des Hémophiles (Senegal)
- Danish Haemophilia Society (Denmark)
- Egyptian Society of Hemophilia (Egypt)
- Haemophilia Association of Mauritius – HAM (Mauritius)
- Hemophilia Society of Bangladesh (Bangladesh)
- Irish Haemophilia Society Ltd. (Ireland)
- Israeli Hemophilia Association – ALEH (Israel)
- Korea Hemophilia Foundation (Korea)
- National Hemophilia Foundation (U.S.A)
- National Hemophilia Foundation of Thailand (Thailand)
- Society for Inherited & Severe Blood Disorders (Trinidad and Tobago)
- Swiss Hemophilia Society (Switzerland)
- UK Haemophilia Society (U.K.)
Do you want to join the growing list of individuals and organizations turning their Compassion to Action by supporting the work of the WFH? Contact our Strategic and Community Partnerships Department at [email protected] today!
