


Membership
The International Health Literacy Association is run by and for its members and is broadly inclusive of people promoting health literacy in many different contexts. We are dedicated to creating an international voice raising world-wide awareness and believe that together our passion for health literacy can change the world. Join us. Starting October 2025, a paid membership will be required to access benefits and opportunities.






Benefits
IHLA membership gives you access to exclusive tools, learning resources, and events designed to support your growth. You’ll connect with peers worldwide, share expertise, and gain opportunities to collaborate, learn, and lead. You’ll also gain access to leadership opportunities, exclusive events, and ongoing updates that support your journey to make health information clearer and more accessible for all.
Individual membership
Individual membership gives you the chance to connect and collaborate with peers, access leadership opportunities, and contribute to advancing IHLA’s vision and mission. Members enjoy webinars, regular updates on health literacy research and practice, and priority registration and/or discounted rates on certain events.
Organizational membership
Organizational membership demonstrates a clear commitment to health literacy and offers access to global thought leadership and networks, and health literacy opportunities. Member organizations gain opportunities to sponsor high-visibility health literacy activities and engage in initiatives that advance the field worldwide.
Membership plans
Membership plans are tailored by individual or organizational status and by either country economy, using per capita GNI categories defined by the World Bank’s Country & Lending Groups (for individuals) or annual revenue (for organizations). This structure ensures access and equity for members worldwide, offering opportunities to connect, learn, and lead regardless of region or resources. Click here to view a table with country categories.
Individual (Low income economy)
35$For individuals in regions with 2023 GNI per capita ≤ $1,145. Access exclusive tools, networking, and leadership pathways to grow, influence, and advance health literacy.Valid for one yearIndividual (Low mid income economy)
55$For individuals in regions with 2023 GNI per capita between $1,146 and $4,515. Access exclusive tools, networking, and leadership pathways to grow, influence, and advance health literacy.Valid for one yearIndividual (Upper mid income economy)
75$For individuals in regions with 2023 GNI per capita between $4,516 and $14,005. Access exclusive tools, networking, and leadership pathways to grow, influence, and advance health literacy.Valid for one yearIndividual (High income economy)
95$For individuals in regions with 2023 GNI per capita > $14,005. Access exclusive tools, networking, and leadership pathways to grow, influence, and advance health literacy.Valid for one yearStudent/Retired (Low income econ)
20$For students or retirees in regions with 2023 GNI per capita ≤ $1,145. Access exclusive tools, networking, and leadership pathways to advance health literacy.Valid for one yearStudent/Retired (Low mid income econ)
30$For students or retirees in regions with 2023 GNI per capita between $1,146 and $4,515. Access exclusive tools, networking, and leadership pathways to advance health literacy.Valid for one yearStudent/Retired (Upper mid income econ)
40$For students or retirees in regions with 2023 GNI per capita between $4,516 and $14,005. Access exclusive tools, networking, and leadership pathways to advance health literacy.Valid for one yearStudent/Retired (High income econ)
50$For students or retirees in regions with 2023 GNI per capita > $14,005. Access exclusive tools, networking, and leadership pathways to advance health literacy.Valid for one yearNon-Profit Organization
1,000$Ideal for nonprofits with annual revenue < $500,000. Affordable access to essential tools, training, and advocacy resources to help community-driven teams advance health literacy.Valid for one yearNon Profit Organization (High revenue)
2,000$Designed for nonprofits with annual revenue > $500,000. Shared access to policy tools, training, leadership opportunities, and a visible role in advancing national health literacy efforts.Valid for one yearFor-Profit Organization
3,000$Tailored for mission-aligned businesses earning < $1 million annually. Access tools, staff training, and advocacy resources to empower small teams to demonstrate leadership in equitable and policy.Valid for one yearFor-Profit Organization (High Revenue)
6,000$For organizations with revenue > $1 million. Deepen your impact with access to advanced tools, visibility opportunities, leadership pathways, and a platform to shape the future of health literacy.Valid for one year
Membership plans do not auto-renew. Members are required to renew annually to maintain active status and benefits.