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World Birth Defects Day 2019 Toolkit

The World Birth Defects Day (WBDD) is approaching, and we decided to create a social media toolkit to support everyone who wants to make their voice heard!

IF and FFI renew the Smarter Futures partnership with Nouryon

2019 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Smarter Futures partnership in which Nouryon collaborates with the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF), Helen Keller International (HKI), and the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) to improve and increase availability of fortified wheat, maize flour and rice that meets quality and nutrition standards in Africa.

IF Prevention Consultancy Clinic

IFGPI has started a new programme to engage IF members in prevention initiatives. The first prevention clinic has proved to be a great success!

Survey on pregnancy outcomes in women with spina bifida

Researchers at the Sunnybrook Research Institute in Canada have created a survey on pregnancy complications and outcomes in women with spina bifida.

Ege Anli presents on advocacy and independent living

Ege Anli from the IF Youth Group and Turkish Spina Bifida Association gave an inspiring presentation about advocacy and independent living!

Sexuality and disability should not be a taboo

IF has launched a questionnaire on sexuality and body-awareness of people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH).

WFAAW Call to action!

The World Folic Acid Awareness Week is approaching and we need your help to spread the message! Click for more information about what you can do and take a look at our toolkit for the WFAAW.

IF at the European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2018

This year IF took part to the annual conference of the European Day of Persons with Disabilities, organized by the European Commission in collaboration with the European Disability Forum.

Webinar on nutrition, birth defects, food fortification and advocacy

On December 4th, we will take part in an interactive webinar organized by the Folate Task Team focused on improved nutrition and how it can reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Click for more information and to register for the webinar!