Partnerships and Networks
The partnerships that we foster through our activities lead to improvements in the quality and availability of skin health resources and services worldwide.
Membership
The ILDS has 220 Member organisations from 105 countries and we represent 215,000+ dermatologists.
WHO Collaboration
The ILDS is a global organisation, raising dermatological issues at the highest level. We work closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) across multiple areas. We are the only skin specialist organisation in official relations with the WHO.
See our projects and initiativesOur Foundation Highlights
Regional Dermatology Training Centre
A supra-regional training, research and clinical centre in Moshi, Tanzania
Community Skin Health Journal
A dermatology resource for healthcare workers in under-served areas
Refugee and Migrant Health
The Migrant Health Dermatology Working Group (MHDWG) of the IFD brings together global specialists to discuss skin health issues facing migrants and refugees.
GLODERM
GLODERM works to build connections between dermatologists, trainees, and healthcare professionals around the world to promote skin health worldwide through enhanced access to care, training, advocacy, capacity building, clinical care, and research.
Latest news
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The ILDS DermLink Projects 2023 – An Overview and Repor… The ILDS DermLink Projects 2023 – An Overview and Report on Success
In 2023, thirteen projects were selected for DermLink funding receiving a combined total of over US$63,750 to support patients, healthcare professionals, and communities across Africa, Asia, and South America. Discover the impact each of these inspiring projects have had since they were allocated funding.