At the National Kidney Foundation, we believe that everyone who needs a kidney should get a kidney. Learn about kidney transplantation and living donation. #TransplantsforAll
How can we help?
Considering a Transplant?
Things to think about as you explore kidney transplantation. Learn more below.
Finding a Living Donor
There are many advantages to receiving a living donor transplant. Learn more below.
Learn More About the First Steps to Transplant
A self-paced online guide to transplant evaluation and getting on the waitlist.
Learn More About Finding a Living Donor
Seven tips to write and share your story to find a living donor and hear stories from others who have received a living donor transplant.
Where to Start
There are many things you should consider carefully before you make the decision to become a living donor.
Navigating the Process
The evaluation process ensures that you are healthy enough to donate a kidney.
Becoming a Living Donor
Learn everything you need to know about donating a kidney in this free, self-paced online program.
Care After a Kidney Transplant
The long-term success of a kidney transplant depends on many things. Learn more below.
What to Expect After Kidney Transplant
Get information and tips for managing your health after a kidney transplant in this free online program.
Through the NKF Peers program, speak with someone who has been through the kidney transplantation or living donor process.
A trained professional will listen to your concerns, help answer your questions, and provide free resources on kidney transplantation and living donation.
A safe, supportive, and anonymous place where patients and caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and get answers related to kidney health, kidney disease, transplantation and living organ donation.
Join an in-person or virtual transplant program in your area.
Get Involved
Accelerate Patient-Focused Cures and Treatments
Provide Salary Support to Living Donors
The Circle of Excellence celebrates employers and organizations that help eliminate barriers to living donation.
Continuing Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals
Professional Education Resource Center (PERC) is designed for professionals committed to improving patient outcomes.
We imagine a world where no one dies waiting for a kidney transplant.
Double Living Donations by 2030
Double Deceased Donations by 2030
Reduce Disparities at Each Step to Transplant by 2030
Thank you to our multidisciplinary leadership group for their ongoing contributions in the shaping of NKF’s Transplants for All Initiative.