Strategic Areas
IFCCA supports the global IBD community through five strategic areas: awareness raising, networking, advocacy, research & development, and empowerment.
Our work connects people, drives change, and advances understanding of IBD worldwide — from influencing policy to strengthening patient voices and building knowledge that shapes the future of care.
Discover what we do in each strategic area below.
IFCCA Conference at ECCO Congress 2026
On 18 February 2026, IFCCA hosted a conference during ECCO Congress in Stockholm, bringing together patient representatives, healthcare professionals and key stakeholders to discuss the role of patient perspectives in Health Technology Assessment (HTA).