Get involved
Become an important partner in the fight against kidney disease by advocating, educating, and raising funds to help kidney patients in need.
Become a Kidney Health Coach
Kidney Health Coach is AKF's free, community health education program. The online Kidney Health Coach training course provides information about preventing, managing and treating kidney disease, as well as living a healthy lifestyle through a series of four modules.
Advocate for kidney patients
Learn about how we work with Congress, the administration, federal agencies, and state governments to advance legislation and regulatory policies important to kidney patients and their families.
Fuel the Fight Against Kidney Disease
Every gift makes a direct impact. In fact, 96 cents of every dollar donated goes to patients and programs––more than any other kidney nonprofit. Make a lasting difference today.
Fuel the Fight Against Kidney Disease
Con el AKF, su ayuda llega más lejos
Esto fue lo que lograron en 2021 sus donaciones al AKF.
1,673 low-income dialysis patients
had kidney transplants and post-transplant care with AKF's financial support in 2025
75,000 dialysis and recent transplant patients
were able to afford health care coverage and other treatment-related expenses.
Over $2.7 million in grants
provided through our Safety Net Program to nearly 15,000 people living with kidney failure.
More than 50,000 AKF Ambassadors
from all 50 states and D.C. participated in our Advocacy Network, fighting for issues of importance to the kidney community.
More than 8,000 kidney health coaches
completed our training course to educate others about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
144 kids and teens
connected with their peers in Camp Connections for pediatric kidney patients.
Fundraise for AKF
You can support AKF anywhere, anytime, and join a community united by a bold vision: a world without kidney disease. Start fundraising for AKF today!
Be Part of Something Bigger
Right now, more than 90,000 Americans are waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant. Too many won't get one this year. Families are struggling under the strain of dialysis, lost wages and skyrocketing medical costs.
Donate to the American Kidney Fund to help change that reality. We fight on all fronts: providing direct financial assistance to patients, funding the latest research, advocating for stronger patient protections and helping families build healthier futures.