{"id":29,"date":"2026-10-27T16:37:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/index.php\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T16:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:37:15","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dng-section dng-section--hero is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dng-hero-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2f0946c6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:56%\"><div class=\"wp-block-dermango-breadcrumbs\"><nav class=\"dng-breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"#\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Current page<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People helping people with <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">skin conditions<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-dng-lead wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/contact-us\/\">Get involved<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dng-light\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/events\/\">Our events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:44%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-dng-rounded-lg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dermango-about.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of a diverse group of people smiling together\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dng-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2f0946c6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-dng-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Our story<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"dng-statement wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe started as six people around a kitchen table, tired of feeling alone with our skin. Today we are a community of thousands.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dng-leaf\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-stats is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-89c98654 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-dng-stat wp-block-paragraph\">2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-muted-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">founded<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-dng-stat wp-block-paragraph\">35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-muted-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">support groups<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-dng-stat wp-block-paragraph\">180<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-muted-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">volunteers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dng-section has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-narrow dng-center is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What drives us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-dng-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Three simple ideas guide every decision we make.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-842a32dc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dng-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"--dng-icon-size:28px\" class=\"dng-icon-block is-shape-rounded is-justify-left wp-block-dermango-icon\"><span class=\"dng-icon-block__inner\"><svg class=\"dng-icon dng-icon-target\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" \/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\" \/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-muted-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">To improve the quality of life of people with skin conditions through support, information, community and advocacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dng-card-feature is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"--dng-icon-size:28px\" class=\"dng-icon-block is-shape-rounded is-justify-left wp-block-dermango-icon\"><span class=\"dng-icon-block__inner\"><svg class=\"dng-icon dng-icon-eye\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M2.062 12.348a1 1 0 0 1 0-.696 10.75 10.75 0 0 1 19.876 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 .696 10.75 10.75 0 0 1-19.876 0\" \/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A society where nobody is judged by their skin and everyone has access to the care and treatment they need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dng-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"--dng-icon-size:28px\" class=\"dng-icon-block is-shape-rounded is-justify-left wp-block-dermango-icon\"><span class=\"dng-icon-block__inner\"><svg class=\"dng-icon dng-icon-heart\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M2 9.5a5.5 5.5 0 0 1 9.591-3.676.56.56 0 0 0 .818 0A5.49 5.49 0 0 1 22 9.5c0 2.29-1.5 4-3 5.5l-5.492 5.313a2 2 0 0 1-3 .019L5 15c-1.5-1.5-3-3.2-3-5.5\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-muted-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Kindness, respect, honesty and independence. We listen without judgement and we never sell or share your data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dng-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-section-head is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ed56121 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-narrow is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milestones<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns dng-timeline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c944f620 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"dng-year wp-block-paragraph\">2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The first meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-muted-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Six patients start a monthly support group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"dng-year wp-block-paragraph\">2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Helpline opens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-muted-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteers answer the first calls and emails.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"dng-year wp-block-paragraph\">2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">National network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-muted-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Support groups in eight cities and online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"dng-year wp-block-paragraph\">2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">A stronger voice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-muted-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We help shape new patient-rights guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dng-section has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-section-head is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ed56121 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-narrow is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-dng-lead wp-block-paragraph\">A small staff team and a big family of volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dng-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/contact-us\/\">Volunteer with us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-dng-scroll-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f7788fcf wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-team-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dermango-team-1.webp\" alt=\"Portrait illustration of Anna Georgiou\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anna Georgiou<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President, living with psoriasis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-team-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dermango-team-2.webp\" alt=\"Portrait illustration of Dimitris Papas\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dimitris Papas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helpline coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-team-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dermango-team-3.webp\" alt=\"Portrait illustration of Sofia Andreou\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sofia Andreou<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support groups &amp; events<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dng-team-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dermango-team-4.webp\" alt=\"Portrait illustration of Dr. Helen Markou\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr. Helen Markou<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientific advisor, dermatologist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dng-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dng-soft-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2f0946c6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Independent and transparent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-dng-lead wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dng-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#\">Read our annual report<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-dng-dots\">\n<li>48% individual donations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>27% membership fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17% public and foundation grants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8% unrestricted corporate support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dng-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dng-dark-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fa4ae643 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give a few hours, change someone&#8217;s day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-dng-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteers run our support groups, answer the helpline and organise events. No experience needed: we provide training and a lot of kindness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a904f976 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dng-light\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/contact-us\/\">Volunteer with us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dng-accent\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/claude.quantrum.dev\/contact-us\/#donate\">Donate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People helping people with skin conditions We are an independent, non-profit patient organisation. 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