Join the Mission to Transform Cardiovascular Health
As a member of World Heart Federation, you’ll influence and shape policies globally, access exclusive resources, and collaborate with global leaders to improve heart health worldwide
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.
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.
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.
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
| Feature | Affiliate | Associate | Full |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination and voting rights | ♥ | ||
| Voice of intervention | ♥ |
Tap Into a Variety of Resources
| Feature | Affiliate | Associate | Full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Feature | Affiliate | Associate | Full |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrivalled networking opportunities | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
| Platform to share best practices | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
| Opportunities to propose sessions | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
Shape Healthy Policy
| Feature | Affiliate | Associate | Full |
|---|---|---|---|
| A range of advocacy | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
| Collaboration on WHF projects | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
| Opportunities to showcase members | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
| Active participiation | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
| Opportunity to serve | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
| Evaluations and progress reports | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
| Opportunity to influence | ♥ | ♥ | ♥ |
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.
Benefits of Becoming a Strategic Partner
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.
Benefits of Becoming a Sustaining Partner
- Special invitations to high-level roundtables and summits
- Sustaining Partners are recognised on World Heart Federation website and materials.
Success Stories
Being part of the WHF community is a win-win for SASNET Ghana. WHF membership is inclusive; it is about transformation and development so that members stay on top of CVD and related matters. We appreciate the enormous opportunities to network, drive policy and improve professionally and as an organization.
It is wonderful that all the leaders in cardiovascular health, from patient organizations to societies and foundations across the globe, come together to network, learn and collaborate on improving cardiovascular health for all.
The World Heart Day theme, #UseHeartToConnect, was useful for us to explain to people how to fight against cardiovascular diseases using our heart, feelings, and knowledge about leading a healthy lifestyle.
Our Members
Grants & Awards
Driving impact through grants that empower change and awards that celebrate excellence in advancing global heart health.
