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Pairing program
Supports twinning partnerships in bleeding disorders
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The WFH Twinning Program connects healthcare professionals, patient associations, and youth groups in developing and developed countries to improve care for inherited bleeding disorders. It supports hemophilia treatment-centre, patient association, and youth group partnerships focused on diagnosis, patient education, awareness, fundraising, and stronger local leadership.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- 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
- Twinning partnerships between hemophilia treatment centres to improve diagnosis and medical care.
- Twinning partnerships between patient associations to share knowledge and skills.
- Twinning partnerships between youth groups to strengthen groups and develop future leaders.
Documents Needed
- Assessment questionnaire
- Official online application form
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
- Developing countries
- Developed countries
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 official online application form is submitted for review by the Twinning Committee.
Additional information
- The program supports twinning partnerships for a period of 2 to 4 years.
- The FMH provides guidance and personalized support through regional managers.
- The FMH makes educational resources available to twinning partners.
- The FMH can provide a recommendation letter to facilitate travel.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Pairing program Program
What is the Pairing program?
The WFH Twinning Program connects healthcare professionals, patient associations, and youth groups in developing and developed countries to improve care for inherited bleeding disorders. It supports hemophilia treatment-centre, patient association, and youth group partnerships focused on diagnosis, patient education, awareness, fundraising, and stronger local leadership.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
Twinning partnerships between hemophilia treatment centres to improve diagnosis and medical care.
Twinning partnerships between patient associations to share knowledge and skills.
Twinning partnerships between youth groups to strengthen groups and develop future leaders.
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.
Who are the financial supporters of the Pairing program?
Pairing program is funded by World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)