Support organisations
Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.
61 organisations for ANCA-associated vasculitis in all countries
Rheuma-Liga Schleswig-Holstein e.V. – Vaskulitis-Selbsthilfegruppe
Rheumatism self-help organisation in Schleswig-Holstein whose vasculitis support group gives patients regular meetings in Kiel and Q&A sessions.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: rlsh.de
AEVASI – Asociación Española de Vasculitis Sistémicas
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in Spain; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasculitis.es
AIVA – Associazione Italiana Vasculiti ODV
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in Italy; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: aivaodv.it
APACS – Associazione Pazienti Churg-Strauss
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in Italy; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: apacs-egpa.org
Association France Vascularites
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in France; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: association-vascularites.orgAutoimmune Diseases Singapore
Informal support group and information source for people in Singapore diagnosed with rheumatological and neurological autoimmune diseases.
For Lupus (SLE), Ankylosing spondylitis, ANCA-associated vasculitis and 1 more
Visit site: autoimmunediseases.sgFundación Colombiana para Enfermedades Huérfanas (FUNCOLEHF)
Fundación Colombiana para Enfermedades Huérfanas (FUNCOLEHF): foundation in Colombia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: enfermedadeshuerfanas.org.co
Gigtforeningen
Knowledge, help and support for people with arthritis: health information, everyday advice, exercise programmes, community activities.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Psoriatic arthritis and 3 more
Visit site: gigtforeningen.dk
Instituto Vidas Raras
Rare Lives Institute: patient organisation in Brazil supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, IPA.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: vidasraras.org.br
Lungeforeningen
Danish patient association for people with lung diseases such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and tuberculosis.
For COPD, Tuberculosis, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and 1 more
Visit site: lunge.dk
Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (MRDS)
Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (MRDS): patient organisation in Malaysia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: mrds.org.my
Norsk Revmatikerforbund
Membership organisation offering diagnosis knowledge, peer support, helpline (NRF hjelper deg) and member benefits.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoporosis, Lupus (SLE) and 4 more
Visit site: revmatiker.no
Rare Diseases Ghana Initiative
Rare Diseases Ghana Initiative: patient organisation in Ghana supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: rarediseaseghana.org
Rare Diseases Society Nepal
Rare Diseases Society Nepal: patient organisation in Nepal supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: rarediseasenepal.org
Rare Disorders Kenya
Rare Disorders Kenya: patient organisation in Kenya supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: rarediseasekenya.org
Rare Disorders Zimbabwe (RDZ)
Rare Disorders Zimbabwe (RDZ): patient organisation in Zimbabwe supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: raredisorderszim.org
Shoqata e Sëmundjeve të Rralla
The Rare Diseases Association Albania is an NGO organising patients and active people in the rare disease field to improve their quality of life.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more
Visit site: rda-al.com
Suomen Vaskuliittiyhdistys ry
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in Finland; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vaskuliittiyhdistys.fi
Thai Rare Disease Foundation
Thai Rare Disease Foundation: foundation in Thailand supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: thairdf.orgUAE Rare Disease Society
UAE Rare Disease Society: patient organisation in United Arab Emirates supporting people with rare diseases.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: uaerds.ae
VASAS – Vaskulitis Schweiz
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in Switzerland; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasas.ch
Vasculitis Foundation
US-based nonprofit that supports, educates and empowers people with vasculitis, including ANCA-associated vasculitis, and funds research.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasculitisfoundation.org
Vasculitis Foundation Canada
Canadian foundation supporting people with vasculitis through care, education, awareness and research funding.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasculitis.ca
Vasculitis Ireland Awareness
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in Ireland; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasculitis-ia.orgVasculitis Polska
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in Poland; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasculitis.org.pl
Vasculitis Society
Vasculitis Society India: patient support, doctor directory, awareness programmes and community for vasculitis.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasculitissociety.com
Vasculitis Stichting
Foundation for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in the Netherlands; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasculitis.nlVasculitis UK
Charity for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in the United Kingdom; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasculitis.org.uk
Vaskulitida.cz
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in Czechia; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vaskulitida.cz
Vaskulitispatienten.de
Patient association for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis in Germany; listed as a member of Vasculitis International.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vaskulitispatienten.de
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Αντιρευματικού Αγώνα (ΕΛ.Ε.ΑΝ.Α.)
Psychological support, patient information and events for people with rheumatic diseases.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and 3 more
Visit site: arthritis.org.gr
بنیاد بیماری های نادر ایران
Rare Disease Foundation of Iran (RADOIR): foundation in Iran supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, FIN.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: raredisease.ir
病痛挑战基金会
Illness Challenge Foundation: foundation in China supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: chinaicf.org膠原病・リウマチ・血管炎サポートネットワーク
Kosapo – Collagen Disease, Rheumatism and Vasculitis Support Network (Japan): patient information and exchange.
For Lupus (SLE), Rheumatoid arthritis, ANCA-associated vasculitis and 1 more
Visit site: rheumatic-disease-community.org財團法人罕見疾病基金會
Taiwan Foundation for Rare Disorders: foundation in Taiwan supporting people with Fabry disease, Pompe disease; member of IPA, FIN.
For Fabry disease, Pompe disease, Glioblastoma and 34 more
Visit site: tfrd.org.tw(사)한국희귀·난치성질환연합회
National federation of rare and intractable disease patient groups in Korea; runs policy advocacy, medical and welfare support and a shelter for rare disease patients and families.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more
Visit site: kord.or.kr
Alianza Argentina de Pacientes (ALAPA)
Alianza Argentina de Pacientes (ALAPA): national rare disease alliance in Argentina supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: alianzapacientes.org
Alianza Dominicana de Asociaciones de Pacientes (ADAPA)
Alianza Dominicana de Asociaciones de Pacientes (ADAPA): national rare disease alliance in Dominican Republic supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: adapa.org.do
Alianza Nacional por la Salud (ANS)
Quito-based alliance defending the right to health in Ecuador for patients with catastrophic, rare and orphan diseases; patient groups and foundations can join as members.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more
Visit site: ans.ecAssociação Brasileira de Enfermidades Raras (FEBER)
Associação Brasileira de Enfermidades Raras (FEBER): national rare disease alliance in Brazil supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: feberraras.wixsite.com
Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders
National umbrella network for organizations and people with rare disorders, providing a common voice to advocate for health policy and services.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more
Visit site: raredisorders.ca
Federación Argentina de Enfermedades Poco Frecuentes (FADEPOF)
Federación Argentina de Enfermedades Poco Frecuentes (FADEPOF): national rare disease alliance in Argentina supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: fadepof.org.ar
Federación Colombiana de Enfermedades Raras (FECOER)
Federación Colombiana de Enfermedades Raras (FECOER): national rare disease alliance in Colombia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: fecoer.orgFederación Mexicana de Enfermedades Raras (FEMEXER)
Federación Mexicana de Enfermedades Raras (FEMEXER): national rare disease alliance in Mexico supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, FIN.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: femexer.org
Federación Peruana de Enfermedades Raras (FEPER)
Federación Peruana de Enfermedades Raras (FEPER): national rare disease alliance in Peru supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: feperperu.org
Indian Organization for Rare Diseases
Indian Organization for Rare Diseases: national rare disease alliance in India supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: rarediseases.in
Nadir Hastalıklar Federasyonu
Turkish federation founded by rare-disease patients and families to raise awareness and address their problems; members are rare-disease patient associations.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more
Visit site: nadir.org.trNamibia Alliance for Rare Diseases
Namibia Alliance for Rare Diseases: national rare disease alliance in Namibia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: rarediseasesnamibia.org
National Organization for Rare Disorders
US national rare disease alliance of patient organizations: education, patient assistance programs, rare disease database and policy advocacy.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more
Visit site: rarediseases.orgOrganization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI)
Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI): national rare disease alliance in India supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, IPA.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: ordindia.in
Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders (PSOD)
Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders (PSOD): national rare disease alliance in Philippines supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, IPA, FIN.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: psod.org.phRare Diseases South Africa
Rare Diseases South Africa: national rare disease alliance in South Africa supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI, IPA, FIN.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: rarediseases.co.za
Rare Disorders NZ
Rare Disorders NZ: national rare disease alliance in New Zealand supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: raredisorders.org.nz
Rare Voices Australia
Rare Voices Australia: national rare disease alliance in Australia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: rarevoices.org.au
Združenje za redke bolezni Slovenije (ZRBS)
ZRBS is a voluntary association of Slovenian patient societies for specific groups of rare diseases; it co-organises the national Rare Disease Day conference.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 34 more
Visit site: zrbs.eu蔻德罕见病中心
Chinese Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD): national rare disease alliance in China supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukemia, ALS (motor neurone disease) and 34 more
Visit site: cord.org.cn
EULAR PARE (EULAR network of organisations of People with Arthritis/Rheumatism in Europe)
Network of national patient organisations for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs); EU-level advocacy, patient research partner training, Young PARE, webinars and support for national groups.
For Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Psoriatic arthritis and 4 more
Visit site: eular.org
EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe
Alliance of over 1,000 rare disease patient organisations, with a list of rare disease helplines by country.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Childhood cancers and 35 more
Visit site: eurordis.org
Vasculitis International
Global umbrella network for vasculitis patient advocacy groups and expert centres; directory of patient groups by country and of expert hospitals, patient summits, help to start groups where none exist.
For ANCA-associated vasculitis
Visit site: vasculitisint.comEuropean Patients' Forum (EPF)
Umbrella of European patient organisations and national patient coalitions.
For any disease
Visit site: eu-patient.eu
International Alliance of Patients' Organizations
Global alliance of patient organisations of all diseases, promoting patient-centred healthcare.
For any disease
Visit site: iapo.org.uk
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