Support organisations
Patient groups and helplines near you, for people with a disease and for their families.
61 organisations for Primary biliary cholangitis in all countries

Asociația Pacienților cu Afecțiuni Hepatice din România (APAH-RO)
Romanian NGO founded in 2009 by liver disease patients, with regional centres, advocating for hepatitis screening, diagnosis and access to treatment.
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis
Visit site: hepato.ro
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
Deutsche Leberhilfe e.V.
Liver patient association: telephone advice for patients and relatives, information on liver cancer (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma, self-help group directory.
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) and 1 more
Visit site: leberhilfe.org
EpaC ETS
Liver patient association with free helpline (numero verde), liver cancer guide for patients and caregivers and a treatment-centre finder (tumorefegato.it).
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) and 1 more
Visit site: epac.it
Federacion Espanola del Higado (FEH, formerly FNETH)
Liver patient federation: liver cancer and cholangiocarcinoma information, free psychological support, legal advice, accompaniment and temporary accommodation.
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) and 1 more
Visit site: fneth.orgFederation SOS Hepatites & Maladies du foie
Free national liver disease helpline staffed by people with lived experience, local associations, peer testimonies and Facebook groups; liver cancer is a current priority theme.
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) and 1 more
Visit site: soshepatites.orgFundación 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.coFundacja Gwiazda Nadziei
Polish foundation helping patients with liver diseases, especially hepatitis B and C and liver cancers, and promoting early diagnosis and access to therapy.
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis and 1 more
Visit site: gwiazdanadziei.pl
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.govHepHelpKlub
Slovak civic association of patients with liver diseases and their relatives, member of ELPA.
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis
Visit site: hephelpklub.skHronos – udruženje pacijenata sa bolestima jetre
Serbian volunteer association of patients with liver diseases, founded in 2008, providing support, raising awareness and fighting hepatitis stigma.
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis
Visit site: hronos.rs
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
Leverforeningen Danmark
Danish patient association for people with liver disease, member of the European Liver Patients' Association (ELPA).
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis
Visit site: leverforeningen.dk
Liver Canada
National liver health charity (formerly the Canadian Liver Foundation) offering research-based resources and support on liver diseases, incl. liver cancer, fatty liver, PBC and hepatitis B.
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis and 1 more
Visit site: liver.ca
Liver UK - Liver Cancer UK (formerly British Liver Trust)
Free nurse-led helpline for liver cancer and bile duct cancer, plus information booklets, just-diagnosed guidance and support from others.
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) and 1 more
Visit site: livercanceruk.orgLiver4Life
UK charity supporting anyone affected by a liver condition, liver disease or liver cancer, with education, campaigns and a free helpline.
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis and 1 more
Visit site: liver4life.org.uk
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
Nederlandse Leverpatienten Vereniging (NLV)
Liver patient association: information on HCC and cholangiocarcinoma, peer contact, liver cancer webinars (with NFK) and advocacy.
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) and 1 more
Visit site: leverpatientenvereniging.nl
Nya Riksföreningen Hepatit C – och andra leversjukdomar (RHC)
Swedish non-profit association connecting and supporting people affected by hepatitis C and other liver diseases and their relatives.
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis
Visit site: rhep.seProlar
Norwegian liver patient organisation, member of the European Liver Patients' Association (ELPA).
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis
Visit site: prolar.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
Šanca pre pečeň
Slovak patient association for people with liver disease, member of the European Liver Patients' Association (ELPA).
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis
Visit site: sancaprepecen.eu
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
Swiss HePa - Schweizer Leberpatienten Verein
National liver patient association: personal counselling, self-help groups (in person and Zoom), liver tumour/HCC information and liver cancer month events.
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Primary biliary cholangitis, Hepatitis B and 1 more
Visit site: swisshepa.org
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
עמותת חץ – ארגון ישראלי לבריאות הכבד
Hetz: Israeli nonprofit association of liver patients, supporting patients and families and informing on liver diseases incl. fatty liver disease and PBC.
For Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis, Hepatitis B
Visit site: hetzliver.org
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
Munuais- ja maksaliitto
Finnish national federation of kidney and liver patient associations offering information, hope and support to patients and their families.
For Chronic kidney disease, Polycystic kidney disease, Hepatitis B and 2 more
Visit site: muma.fi
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
TRANSHÉPATE – Fédération des Déficients et Transplantés Hépatiques
French federation of people with liver failure and liver transplant recipients, helping hepatic patients awaiting or after transplantation.
For Hepatitis B, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis
Visit site: transhepate.org
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.cnEuropean Liver Patients' Association (ELPA)
European umbrella of national liver patient groups: liver disease information, HCC patient guide (with ESMO), clinical trial finder and liver cancer advocacy; points patients to member groups.
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis and 1 more
Visit site: elpa.eu
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
Global Liver Institute (GLI)
Global liver health advocacy body with a Liver Cancers Council, patient/caregiver education events and advocate training; not a direct support service.
For Liver and biliary tract cancer, Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), Primary biliary cholangitis
Visit site: globalliver.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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