Are you ready to lead change for people living with psoriasis in your country?
IFPA is here to support you. We are a global non-profit organization working through a broad network of partners, governments, research institutions, and private actors to influence healthcare policy and improve quality of life and access to treatment for people affected by psoriasis worldwide.
Why?
We believe the global psoriatic disease community needs more active voices and grassroots advocacy efforts to achieve real change for everyone living with psoriasis. If you are ready to join our movement and start an organization in your country, this is your chance.
Living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis gives you insight that no institution can replace. Across many countries, patients still lack a strong, organized voice in healthcare systems and public policy.
Real change happens when people with lived experience take the lead, combine personal insight with professional skills, and commit to building sustainable advocacy structures that benefit the entire community.
How?
IFPA provides a capacity-building program designed to support individuals in establishing and leading patient organizations. The program aims to strengthen future patient leaders and, for selected participants, includes:
- Online training on establishing, building, and governing a patient organization
- Opportunities to learn from experienced patient leaders within IFPA’s global network
- Practical guidance to support the early stages of setting up an organization
- Modest, targeted financial support, provided only where necessary and linked to agreed objectives
In some cases, participants may be invited to take part in regional or international in-person training – subject to selection and availability.
This program is designed to support organizational development — it is not an employment opportunity or a source of personal income.
Who are we looking for?
This opportunity is intended for individuals who:
- Live with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis
- Have higher university education or equivalent professional expertise
- Are motivated by advocacy, public health impact, and patient empowerment
- Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and leadership potential
- Are willing to contribute on a voluntary, long-term basis
Experience in advocacy, healthcare, research, or non-profit work is an advantage, but not a requirement.
What is the next step?
If you are living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis and feel ready to use your experience, skills, and education to create lasting change in your country, we encourage you to apply.
Please complete the form below. A member of the IFPA team will contact shortlisted applicants for further discussion.
For questions, contact Janina Kostukaite, Strategic Event and Projects Lead.