GlobalSkin Member Impact Fund

GlobalSkin supports our Member organizations in the important and impactful work that they undertake to help their dermatology patient communities. In its fifth year, the GlobalSkin Impact Fund financially assists Member organizations in the planning and implementation of activities which support their dermatology patient communities.

GlobalSkin established a new system for reviewing 2025 Member Impact Fund Grant Applications. The intake period began on November 25, 2024, and remained open for 18 days. This provided equal opportunity for all to apply.  All submissions were reviewed and approved AFTER the application period had closed.

Applications were reviewed using the following criteria: 

• All application questions are answered.

• Answers are clear and thoughtful.

• Application questions are answered with relevant details. 

• Application demonstrates how the Impact Fund will benefit the Organization’s goals. 

The submission period ended December 13, 2024. Grant recipients were be notified of the decision in early January 2025. 

All projects must be completed by October 31, 2025, with funds distributed upon conclusion of the project and receipt of a final project report. 

Please note: GlobalSkin has a wide-reaching and diverse membership, and we recognize the unique financial challenges faced by Members in lower- middle to low-income countries (as defined by the United Nations). To be inclusive and equitable in our programming, GlobalSkin may opt to award funds during the implementation of an approved project for Members living in these identified countries. More details will be available to these Members during the application process.

November 25, 2024 – December 13, 2024

We invited grant applications from Full and Associate Member organizations that demonstrated how they will raise awareness of their disease(s), support their patients, and strengthen the work of their organizations. Approved applications falling into one of four categories below qualified for funding up to $2,000 CAD.

Projects funded in this category will support hosting educational events, either virtual or in-person. Examples of activities that could be funded include conferences, webinars, ask the expert sessions, e-learning opportunities, and townhall events. Funds can be used to pay for online meeting/presentation platforms or for in-person event expenses.

Projects funded in this category will support Member organizations in building strong governance and best management practices. For instance, these funds can be used to develop governance structures or become legal not-for-profit organizations. Other activities that can be funded in this category include, strategic planning support, purchase of management software, and information technology support.

Projects funded in this category will support the development and/or purchase of marketing activities and materials that raise awareness of the organization’s initiatives. Examples of communications or marketing materials that could be funded include social media ads, traditional media advertising, graphic design, and printed materials such as flyers or brochures, or website content creation. 

Projects funded in this category will support advocacy initiatives that address the burdens of living with a skin condition including psychosocial impacts, medicines affordability, and access to care and treatment. Examples of advocacy initiatives that could be funded include hosting health policy meetings or launching advocacy campaigns targeting local, regional or national or international healthcare bodies.

25. Caring Matters Now - U.K.

26. Fundación Nacional de Albinismo Simplemente Amigos - Argentina

27. Fundacion Padece - Chile

28. Viligo Support and Research Group Vitamigos Cuba - Cuba

29. Cross the Goal Foundation Inc - Puerto Rico

30. Helping Hands - Pakistan

31. Canadian Skin Patient Alliance - Canada

32. Psoriasis Canada (formerly CPN & CAPP) - Canada

33. Nevus Outreach Inc. - U.S.

34. Gorlin Syndrome Alliance - U.S.

35. Pachyonychia Congenita Project (PC Project) - U.S.

36. Beautifully Unblemished Vitiligo Support Group, Inc. - U.S.

37. PHACE Syndrome Community - U.S.

38. PrP - U.S.

39. International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation - U.S.

40. Hidradenitis Suppurativa Australia - Australia

41. Debra Australia - Australia

42. Albinism Fellowship of Australia - Australia

43. Psoriasis Philippines - Philippines

44. Debra Singapore - Singapore

45. National Disabled Albino Nepal - Nepal

46. Skin Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka

47. Vitiligo Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka