Why join the WHF?
Share expertise and data, drive impactful change through advocacy and partnerships, and unite global stakeholders to strengthen communities in the fight against cardiovascular disease.
Share Knowledge
The latest research, findings, and data in heart care and policy stem from a diverse network of specialists. But WHF goes further—communicating first-hand expertise on multidisciplinary advancements in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and related conditionsto engage and educate broad audiences worldwide.
Drive Change
As a trusted partner to international organizations, governments, medical professionals, and patient groups, WHF champions equitable access to heart care, bridges the gap between science and policy, and elevates awareness of heart health. Being the only CVD organization in “Official Relations” with the World Health Organization (WHO) strengthens our impact, granting access to crucial developments that shape global decisions. In collaboration with the Noncommunicable Diseases Alliance (NCDA), we work to enhance the prevention and control of CVD and other noncommunicable diseases.
Build Communities
A unified global CVD community magnifies the efforts and achievements of individuals and organizations. WHF fosters this unity by creating opportunities for dialogue, offering resources, and hosting events that push boundaries in the fight to save lives. Our platforms amplify voices across all sectors and stakeholders, with a special focus on empowering our Members and their networks. Stronger communities drive greater impact, and WHF brings together practitioners, patients, policymakers, caregivers, and industry experts to strengthen the healthcare chain.
Memberships at a glance
Explore the range of membership tiers and benefits designed for our engaging community.
Affiliate Membership
A national/local patient organization related to cardiovascular disease, with no paid fixed staff and led by a non-medical person.
Associate Membership
An organization working towards cardiovascular health without this objective as its sole aim, and which is neither a Full Member nor an Affiliate Member.
Full Membership
A Cardiac Society, Heart Foundation, or other organization with significant involvement in cardiovascular health that applies for Membership and meets the eligibility criteria.
Membership Benefits
Influence Globally
affiliate
associate
full
Nomination and voting rights
Voice of intervention
Tap into a variety of resources
WHF funding project
Priority advance access
Funding and technical support
Exclusive access to WHF events
Preferential rates
Increased visibility and WHF support
Expertise regarding country legislation
Weekly access to the WHF roundup of news
Network with peers & leaders
Unrivalled networking opportunities
Platform to share best practices
Opportunities to propose sessions
Shape healthy policy
A range of advocacy
Collaboration on whf projects
Opportunities to showcase members’
Active participation
Opportunity to serve
Evaluations and progress reports
Opportunity to influence
Discover Your Role in Shaping the Future of Cardiovascular Health
Member Partners
Long-standing Members looking to engage more closely and strategically with the World Heart Federation (WHF) are invited to apply for Member Partner status.
Deepen Your Impact: Become a Member Partner
Member Partners represent the forefront of WHF’s membership community. Collaborating with our Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, they serve as ambassadors for WHF, advocating for heart health at global, regional, and national events.
Strategic Partners have a permanent seat on the WHF Board, with full voting rights, to provide strategic guidance and shape the future of the organization.
Strategic Partners play a lead role in:
- Strategic projects
- Member state negotiations on behalf of our Members
- Representing the World Heart Federation at UN meetings
- Work in ‘lead countries’
- Special invitations to World Health Assembly and UN meetings, high-level roundtables and summits
Strategic Partners are recognised on World Heart Federation website and materials.
- Special invitations to high-level roundtables and summits
- Sustaining Partners are recognised on World Heart Federation website and materials.
Success Stories
Grants & Awards
Driving impact through grants that empower change and awards that celebrate excellence in advancing global heart health.
Empowering Change Through World Heart Grants
Celebrating Excellence: World Heart Awards
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