Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA)

The endofound education program is a school and community-based education program designed to educate high school students and raise awareness about Endometriosis through an interactive program which includes both education of the disease and to teach students how to advocate for themselves. To date, the program has educated 40,000 students in the us and abroad.

Research and grants - endofound funds cutting-edge medical research at medical institutions and hospitals in the us predominantly, and in other countries. Research is conducted on the etiology of the disease, genetic implications, and organs affected by the disease, among others, all with the goal of developing better diagnostics and better treatments.

Conferences and webinars: historically endofound runs two large annual conferences. The first is a medical conference which gathers physicians, surgeons, researchers, nurses, from all over the world to learn about current trends and best practices for the treatment of Endometriosis. The second is a patient conference bringing patients and physicians together to learn in depth about Endometriosis, management of the disease, support available and wellness training. Both conferences are held in march during Endometriosis awareness month. Due to covid-19 restrictions which began days before the scheduled conferences, endofound successfully pivoted to on-line webinars and conferences through the end of 2021 so that it could continue to bring both patients and medical professionals together, and deliver quality information that the groups have come to rely on.