Illness Challenge Foundation 病痛挑战基金会

ICF“”2016229 The Beijing Illness Challenge Foundation (ICF) is the very first public welfare foundation in Beijing focusing on the field of rare diseases. ICF is devoted to solving urgent matters faced by the rare disease community through community services, nonprofit sector development, social advocacy, and eventually creating an equal and respectful environment for the community challenged by illness in the society. The Foundation is inspired by “the Ice Bucket Challenge” and founded on 29th February 2016, the International Rare Disease Day. ICF ICF is committed to support patient organizations that focus on medical treatment and rehabilitation as well as promoting policy and rights advocacy activities for rare diseases. It aims to establish platforms which involve participation from multiple actors and agencies, create signature projects that the public feel strong connections with, promote for a better social welfare coverage for rare diseases, and solve urgent matters faced by the rare disease community, including medical treatment and rehabilitation, education, employment, and social inclusion. The ultimate goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment for every person no matter what disease or challenge they have to suffer or face. Hence creating a fair, righteous, and inclusive society. Vision: Create an equal and respectful social environment for the community challenged by illness.