About IAAH
The International Association for Adolescent Health is a multidisciplinary, non-government organization which aims to improve the health, development and wellbeing of 10-24-year-old adolescents and young adults, in every region of the world. Since its inception in 1987, IAAH has been committed to evidence-informed practices and policies, and to ensuring that young voices inform our work.
Our Vision
A world where adolescent health is central to policy and practice, empowering young people to attain optimal physical, mental, digital, spiritual, and social well-being.
Our mission is to enhance individual competencies, national capacity, and global investment in adolescent health to meet the evolving needs of adolescents through an equity-focused and rights-based approach. We aim to catalyze local, regional, and international sustainable partnerships between multidisciplinary professionals who work with adolescents, the organizations that support them, and young people themselves.
Join the IAAH network to help shape the field of adolescent health
- Through its members, website, newsletters and conferences, IAAH is a resource that catalyzes local, regional and global connections to advance adolescent health.
- IAAH enriches and connects the next generation of multidisciplinary professionals through our Young Professionals Network.
- IAAH offers leadership and networking opportunities through joining our committees
- IAAH offers individualized guidance to groups wishing to develop national associations for adolescent health.
- IAAH supports national associations through Presidents Connect (under development)
- IAAH amplifies the voices of other organizations in their efforts to advance adolescent health.
- IAAH hosts a regular World Congress, regional conferences and co-sponsors national conferences on adolescent health.
Governance
IAAH is governed by the IAAH Council. Elected for a 3-year term, the Council consists of the president and immediate past president, treasurer/secretary, nine regional vice presidents, special advisors, and the chairs of the IAAH Young Professionals Network (YPN). The Council is supported by an executive administrator. A series of committees amplify the capacity of IAAH to address its mission.

