The Asia-Pacific Regional Network was established to amplify the patient voice across the region by promoting advocacy, storytelling, and regional collaboration to raise awareness of dermatological conditions.
By uniting efforts across diverse countries and communities, the Asia-Pacific Regional Network aims to strengthen patient organisations through capacity building, leadership development, and shared resources - empowering them to create a greater impact within their local contexts and drive meaningful change throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
These efforts are working to:
- Foster a connected and empowered dermatology patient community by promoting cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and peer support throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
- Establish a dynamic and representative regional platform that works alongside policymakers, healthcare leaders, and regional bodies to influence policy and improve equitable access to dermatological care.
- Translate GlobalSkin’s strategic vision into meaningful regional action by delivering tailored programs that respond to the diverse cultural, social, and healthcare landscapes of the Asia-Pacific region.
Regional Representation
Asia-Pacific Regional Network represents XX member organizations in XX countries across the region:
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Sri Lanka
- Singapore
Network Activities
In 2025, the Working Group has consistently met every two weeks, hosted a pre-conference coffee chat in March, and held a lively in-person regional meeting at the GlobalSkin Conference.
Resource Hub
To support member growth, the Working Group also delivered a three-part capacity-building webinar series
where community members and experts were invited to present on effective media use, mental health, and
governance—each informed by pre-session surveys.
Part 1: “Amplifying Your Voice Using Social Media”, led by Sheila Khawaja
Part 2: “Mental Health and Skin Conditions”, hosted by Dr. Gaylord Inena Wa Inena
Part 3: "Organisational Infrastructure to Support Effective Advocacy and Implementation for Skin Patient Organisations" Presented by Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi
Get Involved
The Asia-Pactific Regional Network is always open to new members!
If you are a GlobalSkin Member Organization located in an Asia-Pacific region, you are eligible to join.
To join and for questions, contact:
Nicole Sudiacal, Member Programs Manager
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Meet the Advisory Commitee
Paul Mendoza, Chair
Psoriasis Asia Pacific/Philippines
Rowena Ortiz, Vice-Chair
Scleroderma Awareness Philippines (SAP)
Saida Abu Bakar, Treasurer
DEBRA Malaysia
Ajith Kannangara
Skin Sri Lanka
Edmund Lau
Psoriasis Association of Singapore
Chiara Lionel
Psoriasis Indonesia
Contact Us!
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