SBONN was established in 2014 to nurture closer cooperation between the rare disease organizations in the Nordic countries.
SBONN aims to strengthen the exchange of experiences and ideas as well as knowledge development, learning and understanding between the rare disease organizations in the Nordics.
SBONN represents national organizations with more than 49,000 members in five countries. It aims to:
- work for increased Nordic cooperation in care, treatment and research for persons with a rare disease or a disability
- work as a joint influence in Nordic conferences and as a value adding voice
- influence structures and regulations on a Nordic level
- actively collaborate with stakeholder groups in care and research to contribute to innovation and improvement of lifes of those living with a rare disease
- develop and maintain a joint agenda with a Nordic perspective in European cooperation and context
- act as a contact point on Nordic level matters
Contact information
You can contact the SBONN by getting in touch with one of the member countries. Please find the information below.
Denmark
Rare Diseases Denmark / Sjaeldne Diagnoser
sjaeldnediagnoser.dk
Finland
The Finnish Network for Rare Diseases / Harvinaiset-verkosto
harvinaiset.fi
HARSO – The Finnish Alliance of Rare Diseases and Disabilities Organizations
harso.fi
Iceland
Unique Children in Iceland / Einstok börn
einstokborn.is
Norway
The Norwegian Federation of Organisations of Disabled People (FFO)
ffo.no
Sweden
Rare diseases Sweden / Sällsynta Diagnoser
sallsyntadiagnoser.se