International Ostomy Association – Helping Ostomates Around the World

We Promote Quality of Life

for Ostomates Around the World

MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS OF THE IOA

WHO WE ARE

The International Ostomy Association (IOA), an association of Regional Ostomy Associations, is committed to the improvement of the quality of life of Ostomates and those with related surgeries, worldwide.

It provides to its member associations, information and management guidelines, helps to form new to my associations, and advocates on all related matters and policies.

It is organized to grow and develop while remaining independent and financially viable

CHARTER OF OSTOMATES RIGHTS

This Charter of Ostomates’ Rights presents the special needs of this particular group and the care they require.

They have to receive the information and care which will enable them to live a self-determined and independent life and to participate in all decision making processes.

It is the declared objective of the International Ostomy Association that this CHARTER shall be realised in all Countries of the World.

We Provide continuing Medical Education

for Surgeons and Specialists

THE IOA VISION STATEMENT

We Lead

We shall continue to be the lead Ostomy Association worldwide in providing the highest level of training, research, and advocacy for ostomy patients.

We Uplift

We shall be the major resource for the upliftment of the above information present in three regions namely Asia and South Pacific, Europe and the Americas.

We Sustain

We shall sustain our thrusts by providing continuing medical education to enhance the skills of surgeons,specialists, co-advocates and co-workers.

We Establish the Highest Level of Ostomy Groups under the IOA CC

MAJOR INDUSTRY PARTNERS

We acknowledge the collaboration of manufacturers and distributors providing quality ostomy products for ostomy patients. Our four major industry partners have sponsored the publishing of the IOA website.

We are Organized to Grow and Develop remaining Independent and Financially Viable

THE IOA MISSION STATEMENT

We Pursue

To pursue excellence in developing and establishing partnership through the visitors program and ISCAP.

We Assist

To assist other Member Associations and associate members strengthen and develop support groups and units, especially in the three regions.

We Recognize

To create a work environment that encourages teamwork, recognizes individual worth and rewards outstanding performance.

20/40 FOCUS GROUP (YOUNG ADULT OSTOMATES)

The future of every association is being able to find young men and women who are willing to take up the cudgels for ostomy advocacy in every country. The 20/40 Focus Group is not only intended to provide a forum where young ostomates get to express their needs and concers but a platform to train and become future leaders in every association.