LipödemGesellschaft e.V.
The Lipoedema Society is an interdisciplinary association with 1,600 members and around 24,000 followers on social media. It brings together sufferers, doctors and around 200 self-help groups to represent the interests of everyone involved.
About LipödemGesellschaft e.V.
Target group(s)
Lipedema sufferers as well as doctors, relatives and interested parties
Founding year
2020
Funding
As a non-profit organization, we finance ourselves primarily through membership fees and donations as well as project-related funding. The board works on a voluntary basis.
Objectives
The Lipoedema Society is committed to improving the care situation for lipoedema sufferers, educating people about the disease and pooling the interests of patients, specialists and self-help groups. The aim is greater visibility, better medical care and genuine participation - through networking, further training and public relations work.
Your support helps
"... that lipoedema sufferers are better informed, find suitable help more quickly and that their concerns are heard more strongly in public and health policy."