Since 1924
ANFIIDE has represented and defended the nursing profession in France and internationally for a century. Run entirely by volunteer professionals, it brings together nurses from every field of practice — working, in training or retired.
Who we are
Founded in 1924 and recognised as a public-interest association in 1932, ANFIIDE is made up exclusively of volunteer nurses.
Clinical care, research, education, management, private practice, hospital and social care settings: the association brings the whole profession together, whatever the sector.
The first French nursing association to be recognised as serving the public interest, ANFIIDE is consulted by public institutions on the future of the profession and of care.
Since its founding by Marie Léonie Chaptal, the association has taken part in every stage of the structuring of the nursing profession in France.
Our missions
Contributing to the development of nursing practice in France and abroad, and carrying the profession's voice to public authorities.
Defending high-quality, accessible and equitable care, and asserting the nursing contribution to public health.
Meeting professionals' needs at every stage: initial training, practice, career development, retirement.
Sitting on the International Council of Nurses, the European Federation of Nurses Associations and SIDIIEF, and putting forward the French position.
News
Position statements, congress reports, professional analyses and association news.
In late August 2026 in Kunming, the president of ANFIIDE delivered an opening address at the Chinese Nursing Association's geriatric nursing care conference, before more than a thousand participants.
ANFIIDE will be present at the French Congress of Psychiatry, from 2 to 5 December 2026 in Strasbourg, as part of its partnership.
ANFIIDE will participate in the autumn general assembly of the European Federation of Nurses Associations on 15 and 16 October 2026 in Vienna.
A film about psychiatry, care and the caregiver-patient relationship, in cinemas on 10 June 2026. ANFIIDE is its partner.
The association took part in the General Assembly of the European Federation of Nurses Associations, scheduled for spring 2026 in Cyprus but ultimately held remotely.
The partnership between ANFIIDE and the French Congress of Psychiatry was renewed at the 2026 Nursing Exhibition.
Becoming a member strengthens the voice of the nursing profession before French, European and international institutions — and opens access to members-only resources.
