This campaign puts real experiences at the heart of the conversation. By sharing honest, visual moments from your experience you are helping healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers see the human side of respiratory health. Together, our photos and stories can breathe life into change.

What you can submit


  • A photo that represents your experience
  • A short quote or message about your journey

That is it. Simple, honest and powerful. Your submission will be part of a global visual display launching at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2025 and featured in ongoing advocacy and awareness activities around the world.

Our platform makes it easy to upload your story on mobile or desktop. All submissions are reviewed before being published. You will find full consent and terms at the time of submission.

What happens next?


Submissions are open to everyone: patients, carers and loved ones are all encouraged to participate, as well as healthcare professionals who can help share the campaign with a wider audience.

Your voice will help shape the Global Voices 2025 initiative but will be seen by a global audience, including healthcare professionals and policymakers.

Your photo and quote may be:

  • Featured at the ERS Congress 2025, in the World Village area and throughout the venue
  • Included in pre-event communications
  • Highlighted during a dedicated studio session at the Congress exploring common themes
  • Published after the Congress in advocacy materials or a potential feature in the European Respiratory Journal
  • Part of a digital gallery on the ELF website for global visibility

FAQs


If you have any questions about the Global Voice campaign, please contact info@europeanlung.org

Watch our community grow


We are excited to launch Global Voices 2025, and we want to hear from every corner of the world. In the coming weeks, we will be tracking where stories are coming from on an interactive map, and we need your story to make it happen!

Colours on the map will represent a submission, each one a unique voice in our global movement. You can help us fill the map with stories from every country. Your submission could be the first from your region!

Join us to make sure the map reflects the true diversity of voices around the world. Submit your story today and be part of this growing global initiative.

(The interactive map will launch soon. Stay tuned to see the world come together as more submissions are received!)

Ready to share your story?

Help us fill the map and share the voices of our global community.

Submit your photos and message here