• Lessons learned from adverse events and reactions inform donor care standards and practices and are reflected in the WMDA Standards.

• The experiences and needs of donors are understood and communicated and reflected in donor care standards.

• WMDA is recognised as a global advocate for donor care.
• Transplant centre staff, working with donors, have access to high-quality training.
• WMDA members adopt standards, protocols and procedures that safeguard the rights and safety of donors.
• National and international authorities support stem cell donation and recognise donor care standards.  

What will WMDA and its members do?

• WMDA is an important stakeholder in the growth of novel cellular therapies, focusing on safeguarding the well-being of donors.
• WMDA is using the collective voice of its members to advocate for the interests of donors and registries in regulation and policy where donor care and the international exchange of cellular products is concerned.

• WMDA will be giving its members insight, evidence and best practice to safeguard the safety and well-being of donors in all steps related to the donation.

• WMDA is globally known as the trusted repository for serious adverse events reporting.