Wound management in communities with limited resources: the mission and achievements of the World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care

The World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care (WAWLC) is an international health partnership of volunteers working to ensure individuals with chronic wounds and lymphoedema in resource-limited locations have access to optimal clinical care. This article outlines the WAWLC mission and objectives. It provides an update on some of the recent work completed by WAWLC members striving to advance health policy in this field, promote access to modern wound care, and support education and research on wound prevention and treatment in low- and middle-income countries.