Since 2002, donors have supported 30 life-changing projects in 30 countries
WDF’s fundraising programme is separate from the Foundation's endowment, giving donors the chance to directly support WDF and its partners.
Projects selected as fundraisers are often pilot projects or later phases of successful completed projects that meet a clear need and quickly produce results. Some have provided diabetes treatment, monitoring and education to children. Others have strengthened diabetes clinics and created and equipped mobile clinics serving hard-to-reach populations.
The 2023 fundraiser will benefit children and youth in Lebanon.
2022 - Somaliland
Objective: To increase awareness, build capacity and prevent and treat diabetes in five internally displaced populations in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Read the project description and see a short film about the project.
Amount raised: EUR 161,900
2021 - Guatemala
Objective: reduce diabetes risk factors in Sololá's indigenous communities by targeting the diet and lifestyle decision-makers: women
Read the project description
Amount raised: EUR 112,900
2020 - Kyrgyzstan
Objective: Empowering young people with diabetes in Kyrgyzstan
Read the project description
Amount raised: EUR 74,100
2019 - Jordan
Objective: Improving foot care for refugees
Read the project description, see a short film about the project and read about a WDF visit
Amount raised: EUR 111,700
2018 - Kenya
Objective: Supporting children and youth with type 1 diabetes in Kenya.
See the project description, see a short film, and read about a WDF visit
Amount raised: EUR 53,600
2017 - Rwanda
Objective: To improve prevention and awareness of type 2 diabetes in 14 districts, and improve self-care and well-being of children and youth with type 1 diabetes.
See the project description and an update from a WDF visit
Amount raised: EUR 89,200
2016 - Myanmar
Objective: To train health care professionals, screen patients and improve awareness related to diabetic foot care services in Yangon and Mandalay.
See the project description and an update from the project
Amount raised: EUR 92,000
2015 - Peru
Objective: To raise awareness in Peru about diabetes and its prevention; improve diabetes care in Peru; and prevent and treat foot complications.
See the project desciption and an update from the project
Amount raised: EUR 128,100
2014 - Mali
Objective: To improve healthcare and quality of life for Malian children with type 1 diabetes.
See the project description and read about the clinic opening and camps held for youth with diabetes
Amount raised: EUR 68,260