International Federation of Kidney Foundations
- World Kidney Alliance

It is with great sadness and regret that we inform you of the passing of our IFKF-WKA Treasurer Mr. Carlos Castro on 13th August 2024.

He was a dynamic leader and an extraordinary person who was a great inspiration to one and all.

His contributions to the cause of Kidney Disease, Organ Donation and Patient Advocacy are truly significant.

It is a great loss to IFKF-WKA and all the organisations he was with.

Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to his family and all those who worked with him in the organisations he dedicated his life to.

May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Latha A.Kumaraswami and the IFKF-WKA family.

IFKF-WKA - A worldwide renal Community

• To establish an international community and a network for people and organizations who are committed to improving the health and care of people with or at high risk for developing Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure.
• To act as a global advocate for issues related to Kidney Health and Kidney Disease.
• To partner with stakeholders, healthcare professionals, interested people, including patients and patient advocacy groups and related organizations worldwide.
• To co-design, co-produce programs and projects with stakeholders.
• To share expertise, experience, knowledge and resources.
• To advocate and promote an effective, efficient and high-quality healthcare system across the world for the prevention and care of patients with or at high risk for developing Kidney disease or Kidney failure
• To promote patient centred care, patient engagement and empowerment.
• To promote and conduct World Kidney Day activities.
• To promote education programs worldwide.
• To promote research concerning the kidney, disease and the care of kidney patients.

IFKF-WKA Members WKD 2021 Activities" From INDIA

Synchrony Dialogues with MOHAN Foundation is delighted to invite you to an inspirational talk by Dr Venkat Sumantran in association with TANKER (Tamilnad Kidney Research) Foundation, International Federation of Kidney Foundations – World Kidney Alliance (IFKF-WKA) and TRIOMPH (Transplant Recipients of India and Organ failure Patients – a Movement to Provide Hope) to commemorate the World Kidney Day.

Dr Sumantran is a business leader, technocrat, academic and author, with over 30 years of experience in mobility across the US, Europe and Asia. He is an advisor to several Fortune-100 organizations and has spoken in multiple national and international forums. He is also a kidney donor himself.

TANKER Foundation is an NGO that creates awareness on kidney diseases and provides subsidized dialysis to poor patients. TRIOMPH is a Patient Support Group initiative by MOHAN Foundation committed to improving the quality of life of organ failure patients, transplant recipients and their families.
IFKF –WKA leads a world