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Croatian Association of Parents of Children with Asthma is a member of GAAPP

Since January 2023, the Croatian Association of Parents of Children with Asthma is a member of GAAPP ( Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform).

GAAPP´s mission is to globally support and empower patients with allergies, airways and atopic diseases by protecting their rights and insisting on the duties of governments, healthcare professionals and the general public.

GAAPP’s vision is to create a world where patients with allergies, airways and atopic diseases live better. We operate based on the values of respect, responsibility, and relationships.

GAAPP’ goals and objectives are based upon the following four pillars: awereness, education, advocacy and research.
GAAPP is a global non-profit organization that collaborates with health and government organizations - such as KO, EAACI, ERS, GINA, GOLD, KO GARD, and IPCRG - to improve the lifestyles of patients and reduce the impact of allergic, respiratory, and atopic diseases. Serving as an equal partner, they make dynamic, impactful changes in health and social policy and global decision-making, and share information and best practices with organization members. They also improve the quality of diagnosis and therapy within the field. As a global platform, GAAPP aims to serve as a intermediary among patient organizations, enabling the amplification of local voices and encouraging communication across the globe. They seek to demand global standards - including increasing air quality by reducing pollution - that will ultimately empower patients and their communities and improve their lifestyles. They support the establishment of patient organizations in low- and middle-income countries, helping to improve care and support for allergic, respiratory, and atopic diseases worldwide.

GAAPP members benefit from first-hand knowledge and support for local adaptation and implementation of global quality standards.