World Atopic Eczema Day – September 14, 2025

World Atopic Eczema Day is coming up on September 14 and we’re thrilled to share that the World Atopic Eczema Day 2025 Toolkit is now live!

This year's theme- “Our Skin, Our Journey - shines a light on the lived experiences of patients navigating a disease that continuously evolves. It also highlights their daily struggles in the ongoing fight for better care. 

Our new toolkit is filled with practical resources, ideas, and inspiration to help your organization plan meaningful activities and raise awareness in your community. This guide is designed to make your efforts more impactful and easier to execute. 

Keep an eye on our social media channels as we will release this years' social media tools to join in the "Our Skin, Our Journey" campaign! 

Download the toolkit to start incorporating it into your WEAD plans today! 

World Atopic Eczema Day takes place on September 14th - a day when we raise awareness for Atopic Eczema and the impact it has on individuals, families, and caregivers. GlobalSkin created the World Atopic Eczema Day Fund to 

financially assist Member organizations in the planning and implementation of activities supporting this important day. We are pleased to offer this grant opportunity for the 6th year in a row.

We invite grant applications from our member organizations in the lead-up to World Atopic Eczema Day. Applications that demonstrate how you will raise awareness of the disease and/or build community during World Atopic Eczema Day will be considered for funding.

Proposals that fall into one or both of the following categories can be funded up to $2200 CAD.   

Grants funded in this category will support hosting activities related to World Atopic Eczema Day. Activities can include virtual and in-person events. 

Examples of activities that could be funded include webinars, ask-the-expert sessions, e-learning opportunities, and town hall events. Funds can be used towards the cost of using online meeting/presentation platforms or in-person events that follow the health and safety guidelines of your country or region.  

Grants funded in this category will support the development and/or purchase of marketing materials that raise awareness of the activities you have planned for World Atopic Eczema Day. Examples of activities that could be funded include Facebook ads, social and traditional media buying, graphic design and printing materials such as flyers or brochures. 

For the second year, GlobalSkin is offering the category of Mental Health with funding up to $600 CAD. Members may apply for the mental health fund in addition to the regular World Atopic Eczema Day funding categories for a total potential funding of $2800 CAD.

Examples of mental health activities that could be funded include informational resources, webinars or workshops; programs with mental health professionals; advocacy initiatives that focus on mental health.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, June 5, 2025

Please note the following terms and conditions: 

1. GlobalSkin Members may apply for funding for one or both categories: Event Planning, Marketing; Members may additionally apply for funding in the Mental Health category.
2. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
3. All applications will be reviewed by GlobalSkin, who will approve or decline submissions. All funding decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
4. All applicants will receive GlobalSkin's funding decision by Friday, June 13, 2025.
5. All funds are issued after project completion and project report submission.

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria.

Basic Eligibility

• The applicant is a Full or Associate GlobalSkin Member who supports patients living with atopic eczema.
• Project does not violate any of the exclusions outlined below.

Project Eligibility

• Project aligns with World Atopic Eczema Fund categories.
• Project raises awareness and builds community locally.

• Funds may not be used to pay for meals for health care providers or policy makers.
• Funds may not be used to provide honoraria or any other type of payment to health care providers or policy makers.
• Funds may not be used to purchase alcohol.
• Funds may not be used for items for which a receipt cannot be issued.
• Funds may not be used for Impact Fund or Rare Disease Day (as there are already separate funds for these initiatives).
• Funds may not be used to cover costs of travel for individuals but may be used to support the attendance of patient community members to in-person events hosted by the GlobalSkin patient organization.

*Applicants are encouraged to ensure their answers are clear and supported with relevant details to best demonstrate their project.

If your proposal is funded, we will need to see evidence of how you used your funds before distributing reimbursement. Within 30 days of your event, we will ask you to provide us: 

1. An invoice (template provided by GlobalSkin) for event or marketing expenses totaling the pre-approved grant amount.
2. A completed World Atopic Eczema Day report form (provided by GlobalSkin). This report will include, but is not limited to:

• A 250-word narrative summary of how the funds were spent
• Images of how the funds were used (e.g., file copies, screenshots of events, advertising materials, etc.) 
• Data showing event impact onyour patient community (number of participants, social media reach etc.) 

Application Submissions:

• Funding Approval Letters sent by: Friday, June 13
• World Atopic Eczema Day: Sunday, September 14
• Member Organization Reporting: Monday, September 15 – Tuesday, October 21

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, June 5, 2025