Support organisations
Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.
74 organisations for Pompe disease in all countries

Acid Maltase Deficiency Association
US nonprofit (AMDA) supporting people with Pompe disease (acid maltase deficiency) and their families, and promoting research.
For Pompe disease
Visit site: amda-pompe.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
Asociace muskulárních dystrofiků v ČR
Patient association in Czech Republic for people with neuromuscular diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and their families; member of EAMDA.
For Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Pompe disease
Visit site: amd-mda.cz
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 Española de Enfermos de Glucogenosis (AEEG)
Patient organisation for people with glycogen storage diseases, including Pompe disease in Spain; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: glucogenosis.org
Asociación Española de Enfermos de Pompe (AEEP)
Patient organisation for people with Pompe disease in Spain; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: asociaciondepompe.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
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
Associação Portuguesa de Doentes Neuromusculares (APN)
Patient association in Portugal for people with neuromuscular diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and their families; member of SMA Europe.
For Spinal muscular atrophy, Pompe disease
Visit site: apn.pt
Association for Glycogen Storage Disease (UK) (AGSD-UK)
Charity for people with glycogen storage diseases, including Pompe disease in the United Kingdom; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: agsd.org.uk
Association Francophone des Glycogénoses (AFG)
Patient organisation for people with glycogen storage diseases, including Pompe disease in France; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: glycogenoses.org
Associazione Italiana Glicogenosi (AIGlico)
Patient organisation for people with glycogen storage diseases, including Pompe disease in Italy; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: aiglico.it
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.be
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
Foreningen for Muskelsyke
Patient association in Norway for people with neuromuscular diseases, including myasthenia gravis and their families; member of EuMGA.
For Myasthenia gravis, Pompe disease, Spinal muscular atrophy and 1 more
Visit site: ffm.noFundación 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
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
New Zealand Pompe Network
New Zealand Pompe Network: patient organisation in New Zealand supporting people with Pompe disease; member of IPA.
For Pompe disease
Visit site: nzpompe.network
Pompe Deutschland e.V.
Patient organisation for people with Pompe disease in Germany; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: mpompe.de
Pompe Support Network
Patient organisation for people with Pompe disease in the United Kingdom; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: pompe.ukPompeforeningen i Danmark
Danish patient association for people with Pompe disease and their families.
For Pompe disease
Visit site: pompeforeningen.dk
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
Selbsthilfegruppe Glykogenose Deutschland e.V.
Patient organisation for people with glycogen storage diseases, including Pompe disease in Germany; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: glykogenose.deSelbsthilfegruppe M. Pompe Schweiz
Patient organisation for people with Pompe disease in Switzerland; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: mpompe.chSelbsthilfeorganisation Morbus Pompe Österreich
Patient organisation for people with Pompe disease in Austria; member of the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: morbus-pompe.at
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
Spierziekten Nederland
Dutch patient association for people with neuromuscular diseases, including myasthenia gravis, SMA and CIDP; member of EuMGA and SMA Europe, listed by GBS|CIDP Foundation.
For Myasthenia gravis, Spinal muscular atrophy, CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) and 1 more
Visit site: spierziekten.nl
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
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.gr
Діти з СМА
Charity in Ukraine for people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and their families; member of SMA Europe.
For Spinal muscular atrophy, Pompe disease
Visit site: csma.org.ua
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
全国ポンペ病患者と家族の会
Pompe House – National Association of Pompe Disease Patients and Families: patient organisation in Japan supporting people with Pompe disease; member of IPA.
For Pompe disease
Visit site: pompe-family.com
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.euСоюз пациентов и пациентских организаций по редким заболеваниям
Russian union of patients and patient organisations for rare diseases; listed as the Russian contact by the International Pompe Association (IPA).
For Pompe disease
Visit site: spiporz.ru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.orgInternational Pompe Association
Federation of Pompe patient groups worldwide: patient publications in 15 languages, International Pompe Day, community advisory board, patient survey, sharing of knowledge among groups.
For Pompe disease
Visit site: worldpompe.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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