International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)

Description:
The International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) improves the social condition and quality of life of people with epilepsy and those who care for them. They have a vision of the world where everywhere ignorance and fear about epilepsy are replaced by understanding and care.

The IBE is made up of laypersons and professionals interested in the medical and non-medical aspects of epilepsy. They address social problems such as education, employment, insurance, driving licence restrictions and public awareness.

They do this through funding social improvement programmes for people with epilepsy and their families, creating means for worldwide exchange of information and, where possible, setting standards which provide an international policy focus and identity for all persons with epilepsy.

The IBE was established in 1961 and has grown to almost 140 chapters in over 100 countries all around the globe. The Bureau is the recognised international umbrella body representing national epilepsy organisations that have a specific interest in improving the social condition and quality of life of people with epilepsy and their carers.