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About Luxembourg Allergy Network

Supporting people living with severe allergies in Luxembourg

Luxembourg Allergy Network asbl was founded in 2015 by individuals and families who understand the challenges of severe allergies. What began as a small support initiative has grown into a community dedicated to helping people feel more confident and less isolated. 

Today, LAN raises awareness, improves understanding, and offers practical support to individuals, parents, schools, and the wider community across Luxembourg. Through education, shared experiences, and partnerships, we work to make everyday life safer and more inclusive for people living with allergies.

What we do​

Building a safer allergy community

From community events and support groups to education, training and advocacy, we work to make life with food allergies safer and more manageable.

  • Family events & community activities – Easter events, Halloween parties, family walks and other opportunities to connect with others.
  • Online support groups – regular meetings where families and individuals can share experiences, ask questions and support one another.
  • Allergy awareness & training – training for teachers and school staff, awareness sessions for children, and allergy training for workplaces, communes and other organisations.
  • Educational resources – developing practical information and materials for schools, parents, children and the wider community.
  • Conferences & awareness events – organising and participating in conferences, talks and events to raise awareness about food allergies.
  • Advocacy & awareness – working with decision-makers, healthcare professionals and organisations to improve policies, access to care, safety and inclusion for people with food allergies. 

Empathy

We listen & understand

Education

Clear & reliable information

Community

You are not alone

Inclusion

Safe spaces for everyone

Community Stories

Behind every allergy, there is a personal story

At Luxembourg Allergy Network we believe that sharing experiences helps others feel understood and supported. Some of our members have kindly shared their personal journeys with allergies.

Meet Nicky

The story of LAN
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Tamara's Blog:​

Navigating life with a tree nut allergy
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Mary's 19-Year​

Living with a peanut and lupin allergy
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Filipa's Story:​

My daughter's cashew and pistachio allergy
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Our Mission

Luxembourg Allergy Network (LAN) works towards an inclusive and supportive society by:

  • Promoting education and raising awareness about severe allergies and anaphylaxis.
  • Encouraging understanding and inclusion in schools, workplaces, and the community.
  • Supporting individuals and families in managing allergies safely in daily life.

Our Vision

To enable everyone living with severe allergies in Luxembourg to lead a safe, fulfilling and confident everyday life.

Committee

Our Team

Luxembourg Allergy Network is led by committed volunteers, many with personal experience of allergies, which keeps their work community‑focused. Together, they develop initiatives, offer support, and strengthen a connected allergy community across Luxembourg.

Tamara Smit

President

Nicky Wallace​

Treasurer & Founder

Habba Jeanne​​

Secretary

Pedro Barata​

Committee Member

Filipa Grancho

Committee Member

Pieter-Jan Derluyn

Committee Member

Our partners

Working together for allergies

We believe that collaboration is essential to improving support, awareness and care for people living with severe food allergies. We are proud to work with and be part of the following organisations:

European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA)

LAN is a member of EFA, the voice of people living with allergies and respiratory diseases across Europe.

Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH)

LAN has a Memorandum of Understanding with LIH to support collaboration in the field of food allergy research and awareness.

Cercle des Associations de Patients (CAPAT)

LAN is a member of CAPAT, bringing together patient associations in Luxembourg to strengthen the patient voice.

PatientenHouse Luxembourg (CHL)

LAN is part of PatientenHouse, a patient support initiative of the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL), bringing patient organisations together and helping strengthen the patient voice.

Get Involved

Building Together

Together, we are building a safer and more supportive Luxembourg for everyone living with allergies.

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