At the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP), we understand that healthcare challenges, policy environments, and patient needs vary significantly across the globe. To address these unique local realities, GAAPP has established specialized Regional Alliances.
These alliances bring together member organizations within specific geographical areas to share resources, unify their advocacy efforts, and build capacity in a way that is culturally and politically relevant to their region.
Regional groups are:
AMEA (Africa and Middle East Alliance)
The Africa and Middle East Alliance (AMEA) is GAAPP’s regional coalition formed to address the urgent respiratory and immunological health burdens in the region. Focus is on bridging the gap in patient advocacy across African and Middle Eastern nations, where respiratory disease burden is often high but resources are scarce. Key activities are capacity building for emerging patient groups, improving access to diagnosis and affordable treatments, and establishing a unified patient voice to influence regional health policy.
Current leader of this alliance is Ugochukwu Nwangoro
AMEA Admin: Perpetual Obiageri Nwangoro
APAC (Asia Pacific Alliance)
The Asia Pacific Alliance (APAC) connects a diverse network of patient organizations across the vast Asia-Pacific region. Focus in on overcoming the challenges of a highly diverse region with varying healthcare systems and languages. The alliance works to strengthen the patient network and identify common goals for improved respiratory care. Key activities include hosting regional summits (such as the annual APAC Regional Meeting) to foster collaboration, identifying sustainable fundraising opportunities for members, and sharing best practices for advocacy in Asian markets.
Current leader of this alliance is Vũ Trần Thiên Quân
APAC Admin: Gloria Huang
SAREAL (Latin America)
SAREAL (Salud Respiratoria, Alergia y Atopía en Latinoamérica) acts as the coalition for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries in Latin America. Focus in on improving the quality of life for patients with chronic respiratory diseases, allergies, and atopy by connecting organizations to work on a joint roadmap. Key activities are organizing the annual SAREAL Summit, which is a multi-day event that brings together patient advocates, government officials, and healthcare professionals. The coalition empowers members to expand their mission coverage (e.g., covering both respiratory and dermatological conditions) and advocate for national health plans.
Current leader of this alliance is Migdalia Denis
SAREAL Admin: Luciano Fantini
EEA (Eastern Europe Alliance)
The Eastern Europe Alliance (EEA) is dedicated to supporting patient organizations operating within Eastern Europe. Focus in on addressing the specific inequalities in access to care and biological therapies often found in the region compared to Western Europe. Key activities include providing tailored educational resources, facilitating cross-border collaboration among Eastern European patient groups, and advocating for equitable healthcare standards across the continent.
Current leader of this alliance is Vildana Mujkić
EEA Admin: Haris Badžić
NAA (Northern America Alliance)
The Northern America Alliance is GAAPP’s youngest alliance, formed in January 2026. Two countries – United States of America and Canada are members of the alliance.
Current leader of this alliance is Tonya A. Winders
NAA Admin: Riley Sanders