Our Vision

Improve kidney health outcomes for members of the African, Caribbean and Black communities.

While we hope that those who come to our website will feel more confident and empowered, we must underscore that we are not physicians or healthcare providers. We are not equipped to provide you with medical advice. If you have any further questions or inquiries, please contact your physician, a nephrologist, or a healthcare provider.

Facts about Kidney Failure

Most patients with kidney failure will need to be treated with kidney replacement treatments kidney transplant or dialysis.
In general, people who receive a kidney transplant may live longer and their quality of life is better compared to being treated with dialysis.
Kidney transplant from living donor can happen faster and lasts longer compared to kidney transplant from a deceased donor.

What is the concern?

Most patients with kidney failure will need to be treated with kidney replacement treatments kidney transplant or dialysis.
In general, people who receive a kidney transplant may live longer and their quality of life is better compared to being treated with dialysis.
Kidney transplant from living donor can happen faster and lasts longer compared to kidney transplant from a deceased donor.

This information hub was co-developed in collaboration with lay and professional members of ACB Communities to address this disparity in kidney health by providing comprehensive and holistic information about kidney health, disease and treatment options that is relevant to ACB Communities.

Our Mission

Provide culturally responsive information about kidney health, kidney disease and LDKT in ACB communities.

Improve access to kidney health and kidney care and reduce inequities seen in ACB communities

Foster collaboration between health professionals and ACB communities.

Improve health care delivery through community involvement, co-development approach, outreach and education to build trust

Provide a culturally safe environment for members of ACB communities to discuss kidney health.

Provide a platform for health professionals to better understand and meet the information needs of individuals at risk of kidney disease and those at different stages of kidney disease.