People helping people with skin conditions
We are an independent, non-profit patient organisation. Since 2010 we have been bringing together people living with skin conditions, their families and the professionals who care for them.
Our story
“We started as six people around a kitchen table, tired of feeling alone with our skin. Today we are a community of thousands.”
DermaNGO was founded by patients who wanted more than a prescription: they wanted to be understood. What began as a small monthly meeting has grown into a national network of support groups, a helpline and a respected voice for patients.
We work closely with dermatologists, nurses, psychologists and researchers, but we always remain patient-led. Our board, volunteers and members decide what we focus on, because they know best what life with a skin condition is like.
2010
founded
35
support groups
180
volunteers
What drives us
Three simple ideas guide every decision we make.
Our mission
To improve the quality of life of people with skin conditions through support, information, community and advocacy.
Our vision
A society where nobody is judged by their skin and everyone has access to the care and treatment they need.
Our values
Kindness, respect, honesty and independence. We listen without judgement and we never sell or share your data.
Milestones
2010
The first meeting
Six patients start a monthly support group.
2014
Helpline opens
Volunteers answer the first calls and emails.
2019
National network
Support groups in eight cities and online.
2024
A stronger voice
We help shape new patient-rights guidelines.
Meet the team
A small staff team and a big family of volunteers.
Anna Georgiou
President, living with psoriasis
Dimitris Papas
Helpline coordinator
Sofia Andreou
Support groups & events
Dr. Helen Markou
Scientific advisor, dermatologist
Independent and transparent
We are funded mainly by membership fees, individual donations and grants. Any support from companies is unrestricted, published in our annual report and never influences the information we share.
- 48% individual donations
- 27% membership fees
- 17% public and foundation grants
- 8% unrestricted corporate support
Give a few hours, change someone’s day
Volunteers run our support groups, answer the helpline and organise events. No experience needed: we provide training and a lot of kindness.