International Foundation for Dermatology

Dermatologic care, education and research - how do they come together to strengthen capacity? The RDTC is featured in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, highlighting its role in sub-Saharan Africa. 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Out now! The second issue of the Community Skin Health Journal (CSHJ) is live on our website and the CSH App. Dive into timely and global insights 📰✨Read the full issue and stay informed on the latest in community skin health: bit.ly/CSHJ-Vol21-2

Join this World NTD Day webinar exploring how skin-related neglected tropical diseases are increasingly shaped by migration, climate change, and global health inequities. #WorldNTDDay #BeatNTDs 📅 30 January 2026 ⏰ 14:00–16:00 GMT 👉 Register here: bit.ly/WorldNTDDay-We…

Catching up with the Pacific Dermatology Training Centre - now featured in @derm_digest! With support, including a US$1 million ILDS commitment, the PDTC is expanding training, research and new services to strengthen dermatology care across the Pacific: bit.ly/ILDS-in-the-Ne…

A new PHOTO STORY in CSHJ Vol 21, Issue 1 features a 23-year-old who developed dermatophytosis directly over a tattoo 20 days after it was done. Fungal elements were confirmed on microscopy & antifungal treatment led to full recovery: bit.ly/CSHJ-Tattoo-De…

We’re proud to share highlights from the 16th Annual NNN Conference in Kampala, Uganda! Read ILDS Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr Morvarid Zehtab's reflections and key takeaways from the Kampala event: bit.ly/NNN-report @ILDSDerm #SkinHealthforAll #NNN2025 #SkinNTDs

Highlights from Day 1 of the 4th ILDS World Skin Summit, bringing together over 150 leaders, representing 94 dermatology societies from around the world to the #WSS2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. #SkinHealth4theWorld

We really enjoyed being part of this year’s @NTD_NGOs Network (NNN) Skin Symposium 2025 in Kampala, which brought together organisations and experts dedicated to ending neglected tropical diseases worldwide! ntd-ngonetwork.org #NNN2025 #SkinNTDs #Dermatology @ILDSDerm

📖 Want to sharpen your skills in recognising infectious skin #ulcers? This new article in Community Skin Health Journal explores ulcers of infectious aetiology, with real case examples, diagnostic clues, and treatment strategies. bit.ly/CSHJ-Article-U… #skinulcers #CSHJ

⚠️ Deadline Extended! Thinking about applying for the 2026 DermLink Grants Programme? Now's your chance - we've extended the deadline to give you more time to prepare and submit your application. New deadline: Friday 10 October 2025, 16:00 GMT. Apply 👉 bit.ly/dermlink_open

⏳ Two weeks left to apply! Looking for funding to enable you to improve skin health in an underserved community? You can still apply for a #DermLink grant, but only until 16:00 GMT on 3 October! Apply here: bit.ly/dermlink2026_l…

Reminder! The 2026 DermLink Grants Programme is still open for applications until 3 October 2025. ILDS Member? Apply now. Not an ILDS Member? Partner with one of our members to support your application: bit.ly/dermlink2026_l… #SkinHealth4theWorld #DermLink

Over 1 billion people live with skin disease, yet less than half can access care. At the RDTC in Tanzania, Medical Assistants and Clinical Officers from 17 countries are being trained to change that, with support from the IFD. ▶️ Dr Esther Freeman: bit.ly/RDTC-IFD-Esthe…

Inside the Community Skin Health Journal (CSHJ) – Vol 21, Issue 1 📖 Read our article ‘Dermatology Societies from Around the World Welcome Milestone WHA Resolution on Skin Diseases’ in the most recently published issue of the CSHJ. 👉 Read the article: bit.ly/CSHJ-WHAResolu…

Apply for a 2026 DermLink grant for funding of up US$5,000 to help an underserved community! With a DermLink grant, @CILADderma's team brought vital care and training to the indigenous Guna people in Panama. Apply here: bit.ly/dermlink2026_l… #SkinHealth4theWorld #DermLink

Calling all dermatology institutes! Apply for the @ildserm 2026 Global Partnerships for Education and Care (GPEC) Programme. During this inspiring 2-year partnership programme, you will collaborate across borders & receive a US$10,000 grant for knowledge exchange activities.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Want to improve skin health within an underserved community? Apply for a DermLink 2026 grant and tell us about how you would make an impact with your project! Applications close 3 Oct. Visit bit.ly/dermlink2026_l… #SkinHealth4theWorld #DermImpact

A team of doctors visited Armenia’s border regions where access to dermatological care is limited, especially for rare skin conditions like epidermolysis bullosa. Find out how they delivered care and training locally through their DermLink-funded project: bit.ly/dermlink-proje…

🆓 The ILDS Migrant Health Working Group has launched a five-part virtual course to support health workers caring for internally displaced persons and refugees. These short, expert-led modules cover common skin conditions and skin NTDs. Watch for free: bit.ly/IFD-MigrantHea…

With support from a DermLink grant, a project organised by Dermalawi reached over 7,000 patients! Find out more about Dermalawi's collaboration between professionals from Malawi and Spain, who is dedicated to improving dermatological care in Malawi: bit.ly/dermlink-proje…