GlobalSkin supports our Member organizations in the important and impactful work that they undertake to help their dermatology patient communities. In its fourth year, we are pleased to again open the GlobalSkin Member Impact Fund for applications. The GlobalSkin Impact Fund financially assists Member organizations in the planning and implementation of activities which support their dermatology patient communities.
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on a first-come first-served basis. All projects must be completed by October 31, 2024, 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.
New Funding Opportunity
New this year, GlobalSkin is offering an additional funding opportunity featuring Skin Cancer Awareness, including non-melanoma skin cancer. Members may apply for the Skin Cancer Awareness funding, in addition to the regular Impact Fund categories.
Skin Cancer Awareness
This additional category within the Impact Fund will:
- Provide Members with resources to support skin cancer prevention, early detection and awareness.
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Provide Members an opportunity to implement projects that raise awareness about all skin cancers, being inclusive of non-melanoma.
Member Impact Fund Categories
Event Planning
Grants funded in this category will support hosting information-based 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 if those events follow the health and safety guidelines of your country or region.
Organizational Development
Grants funded in this category will support Member organizations in building strong governance and best management practices. Associate Members may use these funds to take their organizations to the next level by becoming legally recognized not-for-profit organizations in their countries. Other activities that can be funded in this category include, strategic planning support, purchase of management software, and information technology support.
Communications & Marketing
Grants funded in this category will support the development and/or purchase of marketing activities and materials that raise awareness of the organization’s programing and initiatives. Examples of communications or marketing materials that could be funded include social media ads (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), traditional media advertising, graphic design, and printed materials such as flyers or brochures, or website content creation.
Advocacy
Grants funded in this category will support initiatives that directly support the well-being of patient communities and fight against the stigma, shame and other psychosocial challenges faced by dermatology patients. Examples of advocacy initiatives that could be funded include hosting fundraising events or launching awareness campaigns.
MEMBER IMPACT FUND NOW CLOSED
Thank you for your overwhelming interest in this inititative.
As of November 11, 2023 we have received the maximum number of project applications.
The Member Impact Fund is now closed.
Successful applicants will be contacted soon.
2023 GlobalSkin Member Impact Projects
In 2023, GlobalSkin supported 35 projects, representing 22 countries and 13 disease areas. Check out the details of notable 2023 projects.
Click below to get inspired by past projects.
2024 Impact Fund Recipients
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Anti Vitiligo Foundation Rwanda - Rwanda
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Association of patients with allergies, asthma and atopic dermatitis - Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM)*** - Malawi
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Beautifully Unblemished Vitiligo Support Group, Inc. *** - USA
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Canadian Association for Porphyria/Association Canadienne de Porphyrie - Canada
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Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation*** - Canada
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Center For Ichthyosis Related Members Foundation India*** - India
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China Chronic Skin Disease Fund - China
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CMTC-OVM - Netherlands
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Corbetta*** - DRC
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Crônicos do Dia a Dia - Brazil
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DEBRA Australia*** - Australia
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Debra Belgium - Belgium
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DEBRA Croatia*** - Croatia
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DEBRA International (Youth Council) - Intl
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Društvo Atopijski dermatitis - Slovenia
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Eczema Society of Kenya*** - Kenya
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Eczema Support Australia - Australia
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Fundación Padece - Chile
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FUNDAPSO*** - Colombia
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Global Albinism Alliance*** Intl
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Gorlin Syndrome Alliance*** USA
23. Helping Hands Foundation*** - Pakistan
24. Huidpatienten Nederland*** - Netherlands
25. Integrita Health Care Education Foundation*** - USA
26. International Hyperhidrosis Society - USA
27. ITSAN - USA/INTL
28. Lichen Sclerosus Support Network - USA
29. MEDICAL SERVICES' RESPONDRS IN TANZANIA (MSRT) *** - Tanzania
30. Naevus Global - Netherlands
31. National Association Allergy and Me*** - Serbia
32. Outer Shell Africa Communications OUTERSAC*** - Nigeria
33. Pachyonychia Congenita Project (PC Project) - USA
34. Panhellenic Association of Patients with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, ‘Epidermia’ - Greece
35. PSORVIET*** - Vietnam
36. ROYAL PATCHES CBO - Kenya
37. Source of the Nile Union of Persons with Albinism (SNUPA) *** - Uganda
38. Vitiligo Association of Uganda*** - Uganda
39. Vitiligo Bahrain - Bahrain
40. Vitiligo Support and Research Group VITAMIGOS*** - Cuba
41. XP Society*** - South Africa
42. Zavod Atopika*** - Slovenia
A total of 42 organizations representing 28 countries and 17 disease areas have qualified for the Member Impact Fund 2024.
***23 organizations were also awarded additional funding to complete Skin Cancer Prevention and Awareness projects in 2024.