Support organisations
Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.
77 organisations for Fabry disease in all countries
AIAF – Associazione Italiana Anderson-Fabry
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Italy; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: aiaf-malattiadifabry.orgANGEL - Asociación Nacional Guatemalteca para las Enfermedades Lisosomales
National association of patients, families and professionals for lysosomal and low-prevalence diseases in Guatemala, with an information page on Fabry disease.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: angel-lisosomal.org
Asociación Colombiana de Pacientes con Enfermedades de Depósito Lisosomal (ACOPEL)
Asociación Colombiana de Pacientes con Enfermedades de Depósito Lisosomal (ACOPEL): patient organisation in Colombia supporting people with Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease; member of IPA, FIN.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: acopel.org.co
Asociación de Pacientes con Enfermedades Lisosomales del Perú (APPEL)
Asociación de Pacientes con Enfermedades Lisosomales del Perú (APPEL): patient organisation in Peru supporting people with Fabry disease, Gaucher disease; member of FIN.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease
Visit site: appelperu.orgAsociación MPS-Lisosomales España
Spanish association for people with MPS and other lysosomal diseases, including Fabry, Gaucher and Pompe disease; listed by IGA and FIN.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: mpslisosomales.org
Asociația Pacienților cu Boala Fabry din România (APBFR)
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Romania; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabryromania.ro
Associação Portuguesa de Doenças do Lisossoma (APL)
Portuguese association for lysosomal diseases, including Fabry, Gaucher and Pompe disease; listed by FIN and IGA.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: aplisosoma.org
Association des Patients de la Maladie de Fabry (APMF)
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in France; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: apmf-fabry.org
BOKS vzw – Belgische Organisatie voor Kinderen en volwassenen met een Stofwisselingsziekte
Belgian patient organisation for children and adults with metabolic diseases, including Fabry, Gaucher and Pompe disease; listed by FIN, IGA and IPA.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: boks.beCanadian Fabry Association
Association supporting people with Fabry disease and encouraging research into its causes, treatment and management.
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabrycanada.com
Casa Hunter
Casa Hunter: patient organisation in Brazil supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For ALS (motor neurone disease), Amyloidosis, Cystic fibrosis and 16 more
Visit site: casahunter.org.br
Esperantra
Esperantra: patient organisation in Peru supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Acute myeloid leukemia, Amyloidosis, Childhood cancers and 6 more
Visit site: esperantra.org
Fabry Australia
Fabry Australia: patient organisation in Australia supporting people with Fabry disease; member of FIN.
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabry.com.auFabry Foreningen Norge
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Norway; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabry.noFabry Korea
Fabry Korea: patient organisation in South Korea supporting people with Fabry disease; member of FIN.
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabrykorea.comFabry Patientforening Danmark
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Denmark; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabry.dk
Fabry Support & Informatie Groep Nederland (FSIGN)
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in the Netherlands; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabry.nlFabry Support & Information Group
US nonprofit providing resources, community support and events for people and families affected by Fabry disease.
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabry.org
Fabry-betegekért Alapítvány
Foundation for people with Fabry disease in Hungary; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabryalapitvany.huFabryföreningen i Sverige
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Sweden; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabry.seFabrysuisse
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Switzerland; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabrysuisse.chFundación 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
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
NIH information center (GARD) providing reliable information on genetic and rare diseases to patients and families via website and contact center.
For Glioblastoma, Acute myeloid leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma and 32 more
Visit site: rarediseases.info.nih.gov
Genetic Support Network of Victoria
Genetic Support Network of Victoria: patient organisation in Australia supporting people with rare diseases; member of RDI.
For Cystic fibrosis, Fabry disease, Friedreich ataxia and 11 more
Visit site: gsnv.org.au
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
LSD Support Society (LSDSS)
LSD Support Society (LSDSS): patient organisation in India supporting people with Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease; member of IPA, FIN.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: lsdssindia.orgMalaysia Lysosomal Diseases Association (MLDA)
Malaysia Lysosomal Diseases Association (MLDA): patient organisation in Malaysia supporting people with Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease; member of IPA, FIN.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: mymlda.com
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
Morbus Fabry Selbsthilfegruppe e.V.
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Germany; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabry-shg.org
Morbus Fabry Selbsthilfegruppe Österreich
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Austria; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: morbus-fabry.eu
MPS LH Derneği – Mukopolisakkaridoz ve Benzeri Lizozomal Depo Hastalıkları Derneği
Turkish association for MPS and related lysosomal storage diseases, including Fabry, Gaucher and Pompe disease; listed by FIN, IGA and IPA.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: mpsturk.org
MPS Society
UK charity supporting people with MPS and related lysosomal diseases, including Fabry disease; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: mpssociety.org.uk
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 Society (Singapore)
Rare Disorders Society (Singapore): patient organisation in Singapore supporting people with Fabry disease, Pompe disease; member of IPA, FIN.
For Fabry disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: rdss.org.sg
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
Sdružení META – spolek pacientů se střádavými onemocněními
Czech association of patients with storage diseases, including Fabry, Gaucher and Pompe disease; listed by FIN and IGA.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: sdruzenimeta.cz
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
Stowarzyszenie Rodzin z Chorobą Fabry’ego
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Poland; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabry.org.pl
Suomen Fabry-yhdistys
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Finland; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabry.neuroliitto.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
Vaincre les Maladies Lysosomales (VML)
French association for people with lysosomal diseases, including Gaucher, Fabry and Pompe disease; member of the International Gaucher Alliance (IGA).
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: vml-asso.org
ZOGO – Združenie ojedinelých genetických ochorení
Slovak association of people with rare genetic diseases, including Fabry and Gaucher disease; listed by FIN and IGA.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease
Visit site: zogo.sk
Ασπίδα Ζωής – Σύνδεσμος Ασθενών με Κληρονομικά Μεταβολικά Νοσήματα
Cypriot association of patients with inherited metabolic diseases, including Fabry disease; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: aspidazois.com
Πανελλήνιος Σύλλογος Ασθενών και Φίλων με Λυσοσωμικά Νοσήματα «Η Αλληλεγγύη»
Panhellenic association of patients with lysosomal diseases, including Fabry, Gaucher and Pompe disease; listed by FIN, IGA and IPA.
For Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease
Visit site: greeklysosomal.grДорога к жизни (Уфа)
Patient organisation for people with Fabry disease in Russia; member of the Fabry International Network (FIN).
For Fabry disease
Visit site: ufafabry.ru
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一般社団法人 全国ファブリー病患者と家族の会(ふくろうの会)
Fabry NET – Japan Fabry Disease Patients and Families Association: patient organisation in Japan supporting people with Fabry disease; member of FIN.
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabrynet.jp
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
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
Fabry International Network
Global network of Fabry patient groups: resources guide, young adults community, humanitarian treatment programmes, webinars, help finding a national patient group.
For Fabry disease
Visit site: fabrynetwork.orgEuropean 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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