SAMARITAN’S FEET & WORLD SHOES
FIP is proud to announce a new partnership with Samaritan’s Feet International. Through this alliance, we share a common mission: to advance foot health for everyone, everywhere. Samaritan’s Feet works to ensure zero shoeless people in the world — and FIP brings the podiatric expertise to ensure those feet stay healthy. Together, we are committed to keeping the world on its feet.
World Shoe has been awarded the FIP Seal of Approval. Produced in Ghana with a mission to create a world with zero shoeless people, World Shoe goes beyond conventional footwear — each pair is designed with antimicrobial properties that actively combat soil-transmitted diseases, which affect over 1.5 billion people globally. FIP recognises World Shoe as a product that combines podiatric quality with meaningful global impact.
KEEPING THE WORLD ON ITS FEET
The FIP began in 1947 as the Federation Internationale des Podologues. A group of French-speaking national organisations in Belgium, France, and Switzerland were responsible for its creation. Madam Decosterd of a Swiss organisation was the first President, and the first Congress was held in Zurich in 1953.
PARTNERS
Discover how industry can engage with FIP – through partnerships, Friends of FIP, and the FIP Stamp of Approval.
MEMBERS
FIP is proud to partner with associations and members around the world. Our members are the core of FIP.
MESSAGE FROM
OUR PRESIDENT
One of the things I am getting emails about following on from the GPS is ‘how can I join FIP?’ In many cases the person sending the email is already a member and yet they don’t know. This made me realise that we need to be clear about what FIP is and what FIP does. Hence this month I have dedicated this section to answering these two questions.
COPENHAGEN - DENMARK
Global Podiatry Summit 2026
We’re thrilled to announce the Global Podiatry Summit 2026 in beautiful Copenhagen, Denmark, which will take place on 12-15 April 2026! This premier event, organized by the International Federation of Podiatrists (FIP-IFP), unites podiatrists from over 40 countries, creating a dynamic platform for knowledge-sharing, innovation, and collaboration in foot and ankle care.
Get ready for an exciting program featuring expert presentations, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities that will shape the future of podiatry.