Marking 25 years of IAPO: a global alliance empowering patients' organisations

This year, we proudly celebrate 25 years of IAPO championing patient-centred healthcare.  For a quarter of a century, we have been mobilising and empowering patient organisations across the globe, working together to ensure that healthcare systems prioritize the needs and preferences of the patients and communities they serve.

Our journey has been one of collaboration born out of a bold vision: to put patients at the heart of healthcare systems everywhere. This vision was first articulated in the mid-1990s, when representatives from around the world recognized the need for an international alliance of patient organisations. In 1999, this dream became a reality with the official establishment of IAPO as a not-for-profit foundation in the Netherlands, then moving to the UK in 2013. Since then, our mission has been clear: to unite and empower patient organisations to shape global health policy.

From the very beginning, we have advocated to create a world where patients play an active role in health decision-making processes. And, over the past 25 years, we have confirmed that when the patient voice is heard, the quality of healthcare improves—not only for individuals but for entire communities.

As we mark this important milestone, we extend our gratitude to all who have been part of this journey, especially our members. Your commitment has been the driving force of our work!

As we celebrate 25 years, we not only reflect on our history but also embrace an exciting new chapter. With renewed purpose and energy, we are delighted to introduce the new FACE of IAPO—our refreshed impact strategy that will guide us through 2025 and beyond.

 

Vision: a world where health systems are shaped by the unique needs and preferences of the people and communities they represent.

 

Mission: mobilise and support patient organisations around the world, empowering them to play an active role in decision-making processes shaping the global health landscape.

 

FACE strategic framework:

Facilitation

Advocacy

Collaboration

Empowerment

 

A new look for a new era

As part of this celebration, we are also thrilled to reveal our new brand identity, reflecting our mission to support and empower patient organisations worldwide.

Our refreshed logo encapsulates the four pillars of our new impact strategy, while our vibrant new colour palette captures our integrity, inclusivity, passion and warmth. Altogether, the bright, dynamic visuals represent what IAPO is today: a platform for patient organisations to come together and advocate for people-centred healthcare.

Stay tuned as we roll out our new brand identity across our social media channels, communications and a new website in 2025.

 

A special video series to celebrate our membership

As we celebrate 25 years of impact, we also honour the incredible contributions of our members. To spotlight their voices, we are launching a special video series, IAPO Turns 25.

This 4-episode web series invites our members to share what the pillars of our FACE strategy mean to them and their communities. We invite you to watch IAPO Turns 25 on our YouTube channel and share it with your friends and wider network.

 

Looking Ahead with Optimism

We are immensely proud of how far we have come together over the past 25 years. Yet, our journey is far from over. As we embrace this new era, we remain committed to transforming healthcare systems to better serve patients everywhere.

Thank you for these incredible 25 years. Here’s to the next 25 years of transforming healthcare for patients, communities and people with lived experience everywhere!