VR FOUNDATION INC
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Mission Statement
The Vitiligo Research Foundation (VRF) is a global non‑profit dedicated to giving hope and real solutions to the more than 100 million people living with vitiligo. We push the boundaries of medical research, create innovative tools like vitiligo.ai to guide and support patients, and bring people together through education and advocacy, including World Vitiligo Day, now observed in over 100 countries. Our goal is simple yet powerful: to ensure that no one feels alone, to replace stigma with understanding, and to bring safe and effective treatments — and ultimately a cure — within everyone’s reach.
About This Cause
The Vitiligo Research Foundation (VRF) is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit and consultative member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, dedicated to changing the lives of more than 100 million people living with vitiligo worldwide. Since 2010, we have accelerated breakthrough research, helping pave the way for the first FDA‑approved vitiligo treatment in 2022. Guided by our global Scientific Advisory Board, VRF funds innovative studies, builds vital resources like the Vitiligo BioBank and CloudBank, and develops digital tools such as vitiligo.ai to give patients access to reliable care and support anywhere in the world. Our advocacy has made vitiligo visible on the global stage. Each June 25, VRF leads World Vitiligo Day, now observed in over 100 countries, uniting patients, families, and healthcare leaders in the fight against stigma and for equal access to treatment. The 2025 celebration, headquartered in Toronto, reached more than 60 million screens worldwide through broadcasts, livestreams, and social media — a powerful testament to how far the movement has grown since it began. VRF is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors whose diverse expertise ensures transparency, sound stewardship, and strategic vision. Our Scientific Advisory Board — comprised of leading dermatologists, geneticists, and immunologists — identifies the most promising research and guides our funding priorities. A dedicated management team supports this work daily, combining skills in science, advocacy, and digital innovation to keep our mission moving forward. Over the past decade, VRF has funded dozens of research grants, supported vitiligo support groups across four continents, published more than 50 scientific articles and reviews, created multilingual patient guides, and hosted international master classes attended by over 3,000 participants, including Nobel Laureates. We also pioneered the World Vitiligo Directory and Map, connecting thousands of patients and researchers across 80+ countries. Our work has already changed lives — but we are just getting started. With your support, we will continue to fast‑track vital research, expand access to care, and build a world where vitiligo is understood, accepted, and, ultimately, cured.