F.A.Q.

Are donations to WFH USA tax deductible?
WFH USA is a 501 (c) 3 charity recognized by the IRS. All donations to WFH USA are therefore tax deductible.

How do you pick the people in the developing world to whom you will send medical treatment?
WFH sends donations of treatment products to recognized patient groups or medical centers in developing countries. We do not deliver humanitarian aid directly to individuals. This ensures that donated products are managed well, that patients receive the right dosage needed, and that we can evaluate the impact of the donation on patients. We ask the patient group or medical center for full reports on how the product was used, including patient identification, outline of the medical emergency, and total quantity used.

What happens to people if they receive humanitarian treatment product one year and not the next year?
The treatment products we send overseas are used for emergencies and urgent needs. It can't in any way replace what governments should provide people with bleeding disorders to ensure they lead healthy and productive lives. WFH lobbies governments of developing countries to improve medical treatment and care. In fact, our humanitarian aid program clearly demonstrates that quality of life improvements are possible from even small amounts of safe and effective medical treatment.

Does WFH provide donations of treatment for people with bleeding disorders here in the USA?
WFH’s humanitarian aid program focuses solely on providing treatment free of charge to children and adults who live in the developing world with little or no access to proper medical attention. In the United States, excellent medical treatment is widely available, although there are some people who fall through the cracks in the medical system. For more information about treatment and services for people with bleeding disorders here in the U.S., please contact the National Hemophilia Foundation. The National Hemophilia Foundation represents the interest of people with bleeding disorders nationwide and has chapters throughout the country. It is dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for bleeding and clotting disorders through education, advocacy and research.

Where do your donations of medical treatment come from?
We are fortunate to receive donations of treatment products from many pharmaceutical companies including Baxter, Bayer, Grifols, CSL Behring and Wyeth. We also receive donations from local pharmacies and homecare companies.

How is WFH USA different from the World Federation of Hemophilia based in Montreal, Canada?
While a separate organization with our own Board of Directors and unique mission, WFH USA serves as the friend-raising and fundraising arm of the World Federation of Hemophilia in the United States. The support of U.S. citizens and organizations is critical to the success of our global movement for improved treatment and care. WFH USA provides an opportunity for the average American to get involved.

How can I help?
WFH distributed more than 62.5 million units of medical treatment to developing countries in the past two years. We need to raise money to support the cost of shipping. The financial support of people like you will help to sustain our humanitarian aid program. Please give what you can.