World Heart Day Highlights
240+
Members
Including heart foundations, scientific societies and patient organizations, in over 110 countries.
23,000+
Global Petition Signatures
Demand action to save lives. Add your voice to the missions saying YES to a healthier future for everyone.
817M
Potential reach of the #WorldHeartDay hashtag.
THIS YEAR WE WILL CELEBRATE
25 YEARS OF WORLD HEART DAY
WORLD HEART DAY FACTS
2024
The 2024 campaign was dedicated to motivating every country to develop or support national cardiovascular health action plans. With the world’s first global petition prioritising heart health driving more than 100M impressions, 2.5M clicks, resulting in 1.15M visits to the World Heart Day website.
2023
This year’s campaign focused on the essential step of knowing our hearts first. Because when we know more, we can take better care. Our vox pops aimed to catch members of the public by surprise, to encourage them and the viewers to think differently about their hearts.
2020
WHD launches #UseHeart to encourage everyone to think about the many way they can use the biggest and most important muscle in their body.
2011
WHD becomes an annual event – bringing people together to increase awareness, engage communities, and advocate for universal access to CVD prevention, detection, and treatment.
2000
WHD established in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to create a day that would raise awareness and mobilize international action against cardiovascular disease.
“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.”
American Heart Association
Become a memberSHINE FOR WORLD HEART DAY
We want to stand out on World Heart Day. Every year we make our mark in cities around the world, illuminating iconic and local landmarks red. We’ve also taken to the streets and shared a more permanent message in Barcelona’s Jardins de les 3 Xemeneies grafitti park. This is how we try to make sure we reach hearts of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities.
Keep an eye out for events and heart-shaped activations in your neighborhood this World Heart Day!
TELL YOUR WORLD HEART DAY STORY, INSPIRE THE WORLD
World Heart Day 2024 in Japan
"I used ♥ to: T-shirts and flyers"
29 SEPTEMBER WORLD HEART DAY
"I used ♥ to: my heart humanity, nature, I used it for myself and my loved ones..."
World Heart Day Walk
"I used ♥ to: Sensitize on the need to Prioritize Heart Health"
With thanks to our 2024 sponsors
