ASTHMA A ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA NATIONAL

Dramatically reduce the impact of asthma and allergies.
Grow the AAFA community.
Strengthen the AAFA team

Develop and retain a high performing, inclusive, and diverse workforce
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion internally and externally
Expand organizational capacity by positioning AAFA as an employer of choice
Better utilize volunteers to support the AAFA mission and the AAFA team

Improve (online/offline) community outreach and support to individuals/groups at higher risk of poor health outcomes
Expand support for regional AAFA Chapters, local affiliated support groups, ambassadors, and community health programs to establish community-based partnerships
Combat health misinformation to position AAFA and KFA as the leading trusted resources for our communities

Use and expand AAFA’s HEAL program to address health equity
Expand education portfolio to advance evidence-based care and self-management in populations at highest risk of morbidity or mortality
Build AAFA's current advocacy operations to lead on targeted national and state- based policies that prioritize health equity, climate change, and food allergy labeling

Education - AAFA offers many educational programs and tools, such as:

Programs for all ages
Programs for caregivers and healthcare providers
Printed materials and tools
Online resources
Newsletters and magazines
Resources and tools in Spanish
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Validation

Look for a ribbon next to some of our health education programs. This means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has validated it as an effective educational tool.

National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification - AAFA is certified by the National Health Council's Standards of Excellence Certification. This is given to reliable patient groups that practice high standards of accountability and ethics.

HONcode Certification - AAFA is certified by the Health on the Net Foundation. Websites receive HONcode certification for information that is ethical and trustworthy.

Advocacy - At AAFA, we want to be the voice for people with asthma and allergies. We work with the government to create laws that improve and protect quality of life. We support policies that include:

Clinical diagnosis, treatment and management
Outdoor and indoor air quality
Healthy settings in homes, schools and communities

Research - AAFA is the only patient group that awards research grants for the study of asthma and allergies. Our grants support research for:

Understanding the diseases
Developing better treatments
Finding cures
Advanced training
Social research
Support

Managing allergies and asthma can be tough on your own. We offer support through:

Regional chapters
Local AAFA support groups
Online communities, such as Kids With Food Allergies
Funding

AAFA is a not-for-profit charity. We are able to offer our services thanks to:

Donations
Fundraising
Sponsors
Public education programs

We have accomplished many achievements in expanding research, advocacy and education to make more people aware of asthma and allergies in an effort to help those with it, their families, care givers and medical professionals. Our community has grown across all of our social platforms, and so has the engagement. We have raised awareness of healthcare disparities and are bringing a new focus on health equity into our next strategic plan.