World Asthma May 2026
27/04/2026
We are all woven together!
In alignment with the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) theme for World Asthma Day, the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform has launched its 2026 campaign, “We Are All Woven Together.” At the heart of this initiative is a global asthma testimonial map, designed to amplify patient voices across countries and cultures.
This interactive platform highlights both the shared realities and stark disparities in asthma care worldwide—bringing visibility to unmet needs, particularly in underserved regions. Despite geographic and socioeconomic differences, the message is consistent: all people living with asthma need timely, personalized, and optimal care.
Because asthma does not exist in isolation, effective management is not only about symptom control—it is about enabling quality of life. It affects the ability to work, to care for others, to pursue passions, and to live according to one’s values. This campaign underscores that improving asthma care benefits not only patients, but also their families, caregivers, and communities.
The Asthma Map
Lend us your voice! Send your testimonial!
Share your experience accessing asthma treatment—your story can help highlight gaps, raise awareness, and drive meaningful change for others.
This map has been developed for awareness, education, and advocacy purposes only. The testimonials presented are anonymized and reflect real lived experiences shared by individuals affected by asthma. As submissions are self-reported and no contact information is collected from contributors, GAAPP cannot independently verify the accuracy of each account.
Testimonials
Use the player’s top-right icon to see all the videos.
GAAPP thanks these speakers who shared their asthma journeys. Learn more about how they navigate life with this condition.
World Asthma Day Webinar: Can Asthma Go Away? Understanding Clinical Remission
What does it mean to be in “remission” from asthma? Does it mean the disease is gone, or that treatment is no longer needed? In this webinar, we will explore what clinical remission in asthma really means, what it does not mean, and why ongoing care remains important. Through expert insights and patient experience, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how remission is defined, what it may look like in daily life, and how to maintain control over time.
Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered!
When: 5 May, 2026, at 15:30 (Vienna time)
Where: Online (Sign up below!)
This webinar is sponsored by GSK and has been developed by GAAPP in collaboration with GSK.
GAAPP Asthma Resources for Patients & Caregivers
Use these resources to understand asthma better and inform others about asthma basics and life with this disease.
Resources from GAAPP:
Resources from our Member Organizations:
Communication grant for GAAPP Member Organizations
GAAPP has launched its communication grant for World Asthma Day 2026.
A 200€ grant is offered to help us promote the interaction with the map and the post for World Asthma Day during May 2026. The toolkit with all the explanations step by step is available in Bosnian, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. If you need these assets in another language, please feel free to contact , and we will be happy to arrange that for you.
To apply for the grant and obtain the social media assets, please click on the button below:
With the generous support from:
And the overall support from our Corporate Council members:
