THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR DERMATOLOGY (IFD)
was created in 1987 as an arm of the International Committee of Dermatology of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS).

• The IFD is a non-profit organisation whose principal mission is to improve dermatologic care in underserved areas of the developing world.
  
• The IFD is an integral arm of the INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETIES (ILDS) representing more than 25,000 members from over 60 nations.
  
• The ILDS is recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a non-governmental organisation for official relations.