Corporate
Overview
The World Heart Federation is the leading global network of societies of cardiology and heart health charities in the world with a membership of 196 national and regional organizations in over 100 countries. It is committed to helping the global population achieve a longer and better life through prevention and control of heart disease and stroke, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries.
The policy of the World Heart Federation is to work with corporate partners who share and support the WHF mission, goals and objectives. All corporate relationships must have a meaningful benefit related to WHF’s mission and constituents.
The World Heart Federation believes that engaging with the business community can have a beneficial effect on global cardiovascular health. It also recognizes the significant resources that industry can bring to the World Heart Federation thus helping it to fulfill its mission.
Ways of working with the private sector
In order to help us achieve the mission, the World Heart Federation seeks to develop successful partnerships with companies that share our commitment and whose aims, products, services and events are compatible with the mission of the World Heart Federation. The structure of the engagement can cover some or all of the following:
- Bespoke partnerships with leading global corporations.
- Sponsorship agreements in which both parties commit to a mutually beneficial association.
- Donations from companies in the form of philanthropic contributions.
- Cause-related marketing initiatives on condition that they raise awareness about heart health and generate income for our activities. As a general rule, the World Heart Federation does not endorse products. However, it may do so in cases where the product carries a significant public health benefit.
World Heart Federation currently works with companies in the following ways:
- Corporate Partner : a multi-year commitment of financial support from major global corporations including an individualized action plan.
- Corporate Sponsor : financial support in the form of general grants or through sponsorship agreements for a specific project.
Contact for corporate support
If you would like to discuss how your company and the World Heart Federation can work together to help people achieve and longer and better life through prevention and control of heart disease, please contact:
Graham Minton
Director Corporate Relations
World Heart Federation
7 rue des Battoirs
1211 Geneva 4
Switzerland
Tel: +42 22 807 03 45
Fax: +41 22 807 03 39