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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports short-term twinning partnerships between patient associations, health professionals, and youth leaders worldwide. It aims to strengthen capacity and sustainability through knowledge and expertise sharing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term twinning partnerships.
- Capacity building through knowledge and expertise sharing.
- Improvement of diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Documents Needed
- Completed online official application form
- Completed assessment questionnaire
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Patient associations
- Health professionals
- Youth leaders
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside the twinning partnership model
- Applicants not involved in hemophilia or inherited bleeding disorders
Eligible expenses
- Annual project funding
- Evaluation visit costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Worldwide
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the FMH to request and complete the assessment questionnaire
- Email twinning@wfh.org to request the questionnaire.
- Fill in the questionnaire and return it.
- Step 2: Identify a partner and discuss the twinning opportunity
- The FMH contacts you once a potential partner is identified.
- Discuss whether a twinning partnership is possible.
- Step 3: Arrange the evaluation visit
- Meet the potential partner during the assessment visit.
- Discuss the local context and possible benefits of the partnership.
- Step 4: Submit the official online application
- If both partners agree to proceed, complete the official online application form.
- Submit it for review by the Twinning Committee.
Processing and Agreement
- The FMH first reviews the questionnaire and helps identify a potential partner.
- When both partners are found, an evaluation visit is organized.
- If both sides agree, they submit the official online application for review by the Twinning Committee.
Additional information
- The program supports twinning partnerships for up to 2 to 4 years.
- Annual project funding and evaluation visits are supported by the FMH.
- It also provides guidance and personalized support through regional managers.
- A recommendation letter may be provided to facilitate travel.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pairing program Program
What is the Pairing program?
This program supports short-term twinning partnerships between patient associations, health professionals, and youth leaders worldwide. It aims to strengthen capacity and sustainability through knowledge and expertise sharing.
Who is eligible for the Pairing program program?
To be eligible for the Pairing program program, you must:
Two eligible partners required
Project must improve care
For inherited bleeding disorders
What expenses are eligible under Pairing program?
Short-term twinning partnerships.
Capacity building through knowledge and expertise sharing.
Improvement of diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Who can I contact for more information about the Pairing program?
You can contact World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) by email at twinning@wfh.org or by phone at +1 (514) 875-7944.
Where is the Pairing program available?
The Pairing program program is available across Canada.
Is the Pairing program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Pairing program is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Pairing program?
Pairing program is funded by World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)