We Empower, Partner, & Advocate for People Living With a Rare Disease in Europe

EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe is a unique, non-profit alliance of over 1000 rare disease patient organizations from 74 countries that work together to improve the lives of over 300 million people living with a rare disease globally. By connecting patients, families and patient groups, as well as by bringing together all stakeholders and mobilizing the rare disease community, EURORDIS strengthens the patient voice and shapes research, policies and patient services. 

Knowledge is Empowering: Now What?

As patients, family members, clinicians and researchers, we are united by a single purpose — solve the greatest challenges and unmet needs in rare disease patient care, treatment and research. NORD is a national steward and a steadfast partner helping those who battle and care for rare disease feel seen, heard, supported and connected. We’re a full-service, mission-driven nonprofit reimagining a future where every person with a rare disease and their families live their best lives. 

Become Effective Advocates on Your Own Behalf

Global Genes provides hope for the more than 400 million people affected by rare disease around the globe. We fulfill our mission by helping patients find and build communities, gain access to information and resources, connect to researchers, clinicians, industry, government, and other stakeholders, share data and experiences, stand up, stand out, and become effective advocates on their own behalf.

Rare Disease News

As patients, family members, clinicians and researchers, we are united by a single purpose — solve the greatest challenges and unmet needs in rare disease patient care, treatment and research. NORD is a national steward and a steadfast partner helping those who battle and care for rare disease feel seen, heard, supported and connected. We’re a full-service, mission-driven nonprofit reimagining a future where every person with a rare disease and their families live their best lives.

Policy Making for Rare Diseases: Voice of Patients

EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe is a unique, non-profit alliance of over 1000 rare disease patient organizations from 74 countries that work together to improve the lives of over 300 million people living with a rare disease globally. By connecting patients, families and patient groups, as well as by bringing together all stakeholders and mobilizing the rare disease community, EURORDIS strengthens the patient voice and shapes research, policies and patient services. 

Global Genes

Information, resources, and community for those affected by a wide range of rare diseases. Global Genes provides hope for the more than 400 million people affected by rare disease around the globe. We fulfill our mission by helping patients find and build communities, gain access to information and resources, connect to researchers, clinicians, industry, government, and other stakeholders, share data and experiences, stand up, stand out, and become effective advocates on their own behalf.