Lupus Worldwide
World Lupus Federation (WLF)
A global coalition of over 200 lupus patient organizations united to improve the quality of life for people with lupus. The Federation works to expand awareness, provide education, and advocate for those with the disease.
To find lupus support in your country visit https://worldlupusfederation.org
North America
Lupus Foundation of America (LFA)
The Lupus Foundation of America focuses on providing broad support, education, and advocacy for those affected by lupus.
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Lupus Research Alliance (LRA)
The Lupus Research Alliance is the world's leading private funder of lupus research.
https://www.lupusresearch.org/
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Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA)
The LADA is a patient advocacy organization that represents the patient voice in healthcare and research.
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South America
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Grupo Latino Americano de Estudio del Lupus (GLADEL)
A multinational group of lupus researchers in Latin America. GLADEL created an educational program called "Hablemos de Lupus" ("Let's Talk about Lupus") to provide health education for Spanish and Portuguese speakers.
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​Asociación Lupus Argentina
A member of the World Lupus Federation, this organization advocates for and supports people with lupus in Argentina.
Europe
Lupus Europe
An umbrella organization of 31 national lupus patient organizations from 29 countries. It advocates at the European level to improve access to healthcare and works on research collaborations.
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The European Lupus Society (SLEuro)
This organization promotes and coordinates research and educational meetings on lupus and related syndromes. It provides a network for clinicians and researchers across Europe.
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Lupus UK
Lupus UK is the sole national registered charity in the United Kingdom dedicated to supporting individuals with lupus and those undergoing diagnosis. The organization, founded in 1978, offers various services such as information resources, a free helpline, support groups, an online forum, research grants, and support for Specialist Lupus Nurses.
​https://lupusuk.org.uk/​
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Asia
Asia Pacific Lupus Collaboration (APLC)
A consortium of expert lupus clinicians and researchers in the Asia Pacific region. It conducts research to improve outcomes for patients with lupus, an illness that can be more severe in people of Asian ethnicity.
Africa
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​Hope for Lupus Africa
​A charity dedicated to empowering individuals with lupus and autoimmune diseases across Africa by providing information, support, and effective management strategies
https://hopeforlupusafrica.org/
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Andrea's Gift Foundation
Based in South Africa, this charity offers patient support, education, and awareness programs. It partners with Lupus South Africa to provide support groups and resources.
https://andreasgiftfoundation.org/
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Lupus Foundation of Africa (LFA)
Founded in 2013, the LFA works to raise awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public, while offering a community of support for patients.
https://www.facebook.com/lupusfoundationofafrica/
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Australia
Lupus Group of Western Australia, Inc.
Aims to provide a gateway for improving awareness, education, support, research, and advocacy for Lupus in Western Australia.
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