Our work is entirely funded by private donations – we receive no money from government. Your money will help us continue funding research into vitiligo and supporting people affected by the condition.
Results To Date
Your donation enables us to support vitiligo research and community projects across the world. This money has enabled us to do some amazing things, such as:
Established World Vitiligo Day on June 25. It is now reaching over 120 million people worldwide.
Built the first of its kind AI-Guide On Vitiligo with interactive avatars answering questions in over 50 languages.
Built the Vitiligo Patient Journey Map, a guide through the maze of diagnostic decisions, treatment options, non-treatment paths, and the lifestyle decisions in between.
Organized international Master-Classes on Vitiligo in 11 countries, educating over 3,000 medical professionals, including collaborations with two Nobel Laureates.
Created an open-access World Vitiligo Map, a global directory to connect vitiligo researchers, patient support groups, and activists around the world.
Successfully brought skilled researchers and practitioners into the field, expanding the expertise and innovation dedicated to vitiligo.
Published extensive literature on vitiligo, including over 50 articles, four books, and numerous reviews in prestigious scientific journals.
Established and supported vitiligo support groups and clinics across four continents, providing crucial resources and care for affected individuals.
Launched a networked Vitiligo BioBank across 9 locations, supplying initial funding and biosamples for local researchers, all linked by the Vitiligo CloudBank—the first electronic health record system for vitiligo.
Accelerated first drug development for vitiligo by providing critical insights to regulatory bodies and pharmaceutical companies, contributing to recent breakthroughs in vitiligo treatment.
We are mostly funded by donations, so without your support we would simply cease to exist. To ensure we continue the fight against vitiligo, please donate today.
We are mostly funded by donations, so without your support we would simply cease to exist. To ensure we continue the fight against vitiligo, please donate today.
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