## 1. Association for Size diversity and Health
Founded in 2003, the association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) is a nonprofit association and the steward of the Health at every size (HAES) principle, which is a weight-inclusive healthcare model.
ASDAH’s mission is to educate and advocate for antidiscrimination against body weight. Not only does ASDAH work to eliminate body shaming and discrimination – it also opposes the body mass index (BMI), a measurement based on body weight and height, as a measurement of health. Learn more about this movement through the organization’s Abolish the BMI Coalition.
Paid members of ASDAH can connect with other members and businesses worldwide. If you’re looking for a dietitian, counselor, or other healthcare provider who follows HAES principles, ASDAH offers a directory where you can browse by expert type and location. Note: ASDAH owns the trademark to Health at Every Size.
## 2. The Body Positive
As its founding in 1996, The Body Positive has worked to create a community of body positivity and to fight body-shaming messages. For the past two decades, the organization has founded multiple body positivity programs in schools, as well as in community and clinician settings.
on an individual level, you can enroll in the organization’s at-home fundamentals course to learn how to overcome negative body image perceptions. Or consider The Body Positive Institute’s courses for individuals, educators, and clinicians. Along with educational opportunities, the organization is active on its blog and social media platforms with the latest news and research.
## 3. National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
focused on promoting equality at every size, the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) is a social justice organization that’s been promoting inclusion and acceptance of all body sizes since the 1970s. Its diverse and multigenerational membership is divided into chapters across the country. And its efforts go beyond social messaging: NAAFA is active in regional and national legislation that seeks to outlaw discrimination against body size through its Campaign for Size Freedom, which you can get involved in.
NAAFA hosts free online events and virtual get-togethers, offers volunteer opportunities, and provides resources for advocacy.