As the global vitiligo community grows in strength and visibility, our focus turns to the City Beautiful — Chandigarh, India — the host for our 2026 Global Headquarters. This platform is more than a website; it’s the central nervous system for a movement that spans continents and cultures.

A spiritual homecoming

For the VR Foundation, Chandigarh is a return to our spiritual birthplace. Twelve years after our last HQ was held here, we’re back on a full-cycle beat — a rhythm tied to the 12-year Jupiter cycle that signals a time to begin again with more clarity and deeper momentum.

On the ground: scouting the future

I’ve just returned from a WVD–2026 prep trip to Chandigarh, scouting venues and meeting with potential sponsors and collaborators. To ensure maximum impact, we are officially partnering with SHWETA and the Vitiligo Foundation of India. Together, we are laying the groundwork for something truly historic.

Building infrastructure, not just fireworks

A small but important shift this year: we are not treating WVD like a one-week fireworks show. Awareness is vital — durable infrastructure is better. The website is built for a year-round presence in India and globally.

Over the coming weeks, we will add:

• Organizer toolkits: downloadable materials so local groups can run their own WVD actions without reinventing the wheel.
• Social media kits: share-ready graphics and captions to amplify our message instantly.
• Live updates: continuous news on program developments, volunteer calls, and ways to participate.

Science, podcasts, and the runway

The new hub is already packed with resources for every corner of our community:

• 50+ podcast episodes: an audio library covering everything from scientific breakthroughs to nutrition to psychological resilience.
• Call for abstracts: open now for researchers to share the science that will define the next decade of care.
• YouTube channel launch: we’ve established a dedicated channel and are uploading the first 100 minutes of exclusive content — a simple place to start your journey toward WVD 2026.
• Fashion and expression: upcoming fashion show tie-ins — celebrating our skin as a masterpiece on the runway.

Aiming for a new record

With the support of IADVL, we are aiming to surpass previous records by hosting over 800 clinicians in person. The scale and urgency of vitiligo in India call for a response of this magnitude. Whether you are a patient, researcher, or an organization looking to support the movement, there is a place for you here.

The road to June 25, 2026 starts here. Let’s build something that lasts!

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