Organizations

Groups, nonprofits, and communities supporting older women.

The Menopause Society (NAMS)

The Menopause Society (NAMS)

Pepper Pike, Ohio, USA · Est. 1989

To promote the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an inclusive multidisciplinary approach to menopause education, clinical practice, research, and advocacy.

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AARP

AARP

Washington, DC, USA · Est. 1958

To empower people to choose how they live as they age, providing information, advocacy, and community resources for Americans 50 and older.

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Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation website

Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation

Arlington, Virginia, USA · Est. 1984

To prevent osteoporosis and related fractures, to promote strong bones for life, and to reduce human suffering through programs of public and clinician awareness, education, advocacy, and research.

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Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen

Dallas, Texas, USA · Est. 1982

To end breast cancer through groundbreaking research, community health outreach, advocacy, and programs in more than 60 countries — with free support services for those facing a diagnosis.

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Ovarian Cancer Research

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA)

New York, USA · Est. 2013

To fund ovarian cancer research and provide support and advocacy for patients and their families, improving the survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.

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NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness

Arlington, Virginia, USA · Est. 1979

NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

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Endometriosis Foundation of America

Endometriosis Foundation of America

New York, USA · Est. 2009

To increase disease recognition, provide advocacy, facilitate expert surgical training, and fund landmark endometriosis research to bring hope to those affected.

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Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA · Est.

To provide education, advocacy, and support for eating disorders — including recognition that eating disorders affect women of all ages, including midlife women relapsing or newly diagnosed.

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Menopause and Cancer

Menopause and Cancer

UK · Est.

To support people going through menopause as a result of cancer treatment — providing information, peer support, and advocacy for improved care for this underserved group.

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Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health

Melbourne, Australia · Est. 1992

To empower all Australians with quality evidence-based information about women’s health issues, delivered with compassion, innovation and respect.

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National Domestic Violence Hotline website

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Austin, Texas, USA · Est. 1996

To shift power back to survivors of domestic violence through crisis support, safety planning, and connection to local resources — available 24/7 to people of all genders and ages.

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Lupus Foundation of America

Lupus Foundation of America

Washington, DC, USA · Est. 1977

To improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support, and advocacy.

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Arthritis Foundation

Arthritis Foundation

Atlanta, Georgia, USA · Est. 1948

To conquer arthritis and related diseases, and to improve the quality of life for those affected, through programmes in research, public health, and advocacy.

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YWCA USA

YWCA USA

Washington, DC, USA · Est. 1858

To eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all — through community programmes, economic empowerment, and advocacy for women at all life stages.

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LIVESTRONG Foundation

LIVESTRONG Foundation

Austin, Texas, USA · Est. 1997

To improve the lives of people affected by cancer today — with free navigation services, fertility preservation advocacy, and cancer survivorship resources for patients and families.

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