Get Involved. Take Action. Make a difference in kidney health equity
Join our movement to prevent kidney disease, support communities, and create lasting change.
Empower Your Community
Become a Kidney Health Coach®
Kidney Health Coach is the American Kidney Fund's free community health education program, which trains individuals to become coaches and equips them with the knowledge and tools to engage their communities in awareness and prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD) through tailored education activities.
Health Equity Grants
These grants expand the reach and impact of Kidney Health Coach to help community organizations and individual coaches overcome financial barriers to implement KHC and spread CKD prevention and awareness messages to at-risk populations.
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Become a Partner in Kidney Health Equity
The American Kidney Fund is dedicated to raising awareness about chronic kidney disease and promoting prevention, especially in communities disproportionately affected.
We believe in the power of collaboration to reduce disparities, drive change and empower individuals to take charge of their kidney health.
By becoming a partner, you will join a network of organizations working together to:
- Promote kidney disease prevention and early detection
- Support outreach initiatives in at-risk communities
- Advocate for better kidney health and access to equitable kidney care
- Collaborate on community events, programs, conferences
- Share resources and expertise
Complete AKF's community partner interest form online form. We'll work with you to identify the best ways to collaborate based on your organization's mission and goals.
Share Your Story
Your story matters. The American Kidney Fund (AKF) wants to hear from you, whether you are living with kidney disease, a caregiver, or a transplant recipient, your experience can inspire others and raise awareness. If you are open to sharing your story through video, written article, or other formats please complete the form below.
From Awareness to Action
Join Health Equity and Advocacy Trainings
AKF launched a health equity training program for advocates, offering it both virtually and in-person to communities across the country affected by kidney disease, including patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. By connecting with advocates, enhancing their understanding of health equity, and empowering them with advocacy skills, we can drive change in policies, laws, and regulations that will ultimately improve kidney disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Join our Advocacy Network
There is strength in numbers. More than 36,000 passionate patients, family members, friends and kidney care professionals serve as AKF Ambassadors. Join our Advocacy Network and be a voice for kidney patients on Capitol Hill.
Join our fight for health equity in kidney disease
Working together
HEALTH EQUITY CHAMPIONS
We are grateful to the corporations that are providing the funding support to make a difference in our health equity work.
Presenting Sponsors
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