Collaborators

OAFI is born with the desire to become an international reference in the field of osteoarthritis. It is for this purpose that it has launched the Osteoarthritis World Association, a cluster of knowledge that integrates all the agents involved in this pathology, including patient associations, medical societies, research centers, public administrations and supporting companies that assist in fostering research in the field, treatment of pain and improvement of the quality of life of people living with osteoarthritis.

PATIENT ASSOCIATIONS

The main American and Spanish associations have come together through the OA Task Force initiative, led by OAFI and the Arthritis Foundation. We work together to help osteoarthritis patients and establish synergies between the groups. We hope to bring together more patient associations from around the world to fight osteoarthritis and improve people’s quality of life.

SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

When looking around us, we can easily see a relative or an acquaintance suffering from osteoarthritis. There are entities that actively participate in raising awareness of osteoarthritis. Informed patients are likely to know how to take care of themselves.

MEDICAL SOCIETIES

We believe that building knowledge bridges and establishing synergies with medical societies is fundamental in developing the highest possible level of knowledge about arthritic disease. The union of all the agents involved in this global community will enable us to improve the joint health of millions of people.

RESEARCH CENTERS

We rely on the collaboration of excellent research centres for the development of pre-clinical and clinical studies for the treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis.

ADMINISTRATIONS

INVOLVED COMPANIES

We would like to thank the supporting organisations which, through their donations, have made the Foundation’s work possible.

“The OAFI Foundation was born to give a voice to the millions of people who suffer from a disease as devastating as osteoarthritis. With an innovative, creative and action mentality, at OAFI we have pioneering projects for treatment and research. Our motto is: WE MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!”

Dr. Josep Vergés
“The patient is the raison d'être of the International Osteoarthritis Foundation (OAFI) and is the engine that drives us to work and move forward. Being an OAFI volunteer means taking sides and helping to carry out the initiatives promoted in favor of other patients and the Society in terms of health.”

Maria Teresa Vergés
“Communication is one of the central pillars of OAFI. As patient representatives, it is our duty to bring their voice to the public sphere and, in turn, transfer them the necessary tools to better understand their disease. Our role as disseminators and awareness of osteoarthritis is essential to help them understand and accept it. In this way, we will be able to improve their quality of life and prevent future cases of the pathology.”

Cristina Nova
“In order to develop the social activity of the foundation, it is important to raise funds that allow us to act autonomously and independently. From the foundation we have to thank all the people and companies that, with their contributions, allow us to continue working every day to help people who suffer from osteoarthritis and other oestoarticular pathologies.”

Marco Bibas
“The OAFI Foundation's R&D department plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge and treatment of joint health, especially osteoarthritis. We drive the generation of new scientific knowledge, we explore new therapies and treatments, and we promote the exchange of knowledge, resources and data with organizations and researchers around the world, with the aim of improving the lives of those who suffer from this disease.”

Nina Martínez
"An informed patient is a patient who knows how to better deal with his illness." From the OAFI communication department we produce 2 weekly radio programs designed to help improve the quality of life of patients suffering from osteoarthritis with a clear focus on prevention and self-care. OAFI Radio is focused on joint health and the needs of our patients and OAFI Sport has the perspective of putting health at the center of the sports world.”

Ariadna Sánchez
"Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and Non-Profit Organizations (ONL), in order to undertake actions that transform and improve society, we need the Corporate Social Responsibility of companies, since financing is necessary and in application of ethics and transparency enhances donor organizations.”

Dr. Baquero Úbeda

OAFI is the International Osteoarthritis Foundation, the first and only foundation aimed exclusively at people with osteoarthritis worldwide.

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