Strategy and vision
The International Lipoedema Association (ILA) works dedicated to the following statements:
Our VISION is to improve the quality of life among people affected by lipoedema globally, by providing holistic, evidence-based treatment according to their individual needs.
Our MISSION:
We are dedicated to creating the best possible treatment for our lipoedema patients by collaborating in an international, diverse, inclusive, and multidisciplinary team approach which is based on clinical evidence, long-standing experience, and a passion for improved therapy outcomes.
Our values and beliefs
- Courage & Change
- Care & Collaboration
- Passion & Compassion
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Teamwork & Loyality
Our goals:
- Increase knowledge about lipoedema by initiating and/or contributing to research programmes
- Building the bridge between Healthcare Professionals and patients and valuing their knowledge and experience
- Increase an understanding of lipoedema, and its holistic management by creating and/or contributing to the development of education programmes towards Healthcare Professionals and patients
- Work closely with the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) and promote international collaboration
- Provide a cross-cultural networking platform through an annual international event
- Help the Health Care Industry understand the underlying needs of lipoedema patients and their healthcare professionals
- Further promote and document best practice with the development of an international minimum dataset
- Facilitate and/or contribute to better access to treatment for patients worldwide
- Promote and support initiatives whose goals are to improve the regional/national/global management of lipoedema anywhere in the world.
- Communicate evidence-based knowledge on lipoedema by implementing and promoting an international, not-for-profit publications strategy