Previous Sponsors

Founded in 1969, NAAFA is a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA works to eliminate discrimination based on body size and provide fat people with the tools for self-empowerment through public education, advocacy, and member support. Join us today at: www.naafa.org. We would like to thank NAAFA for their continued support of the WSC.

The Association for Size Diversity and Health is an international professional organisation composed of members committed to the Health At Every Size® (HAES®) Principles. Their mission is to promote education, research, and the provision of services which enhance health and well-being, and which are free from weight-based assumptions and weight discrimination. We would also like to thank ASDAH for their continued support of the WSC.

The Gesellschaft gegen Gewichtsdiskriminierung e.V. (German Association against Weight Discrimination) is a socio-political association that aims to improve the social acceptance of fat people and to counteract discrimination based on body weight. It was founded in 2005. We do not regard fatness as a deficit. Rather, we understand fatness as a human rights issue. We provide information and advice, draw public attention to the topic, point out alternatives to discriminatory language and demeanor and do preventive work against weight discrimination. Since 2016, the German Association against Weight Discrimination has been campaigning for the inclusion of weight into the General Equal Treatment Act (GETA) and into State antidiscrimination laws.

Founded in 1936, SPSSI is an international group of psychologists, allied scientists, students, and others who share a common interest in research on the psychological aspects of important social issues. SPSSI seeks to bring theory and practice into focus on human problems of the group, the community, and nations, as well as the increasingly important problems that have no national boundaries. SPSSI publishes three scholarly journals, and hosts a broad range of funding opportunities and programs to further its mission. The organization provides its members with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and insights to the critical problems of today’s world. We would like to thank SPSSI for their continued support of the WSC.

Bewegungsstiftung is a community foundation based in Verden near Bremen. It supports social movements working for ecology, peace and human rights with grants and advice. Bewegungsstiftung is supported by over 240 endowment donors from all over Germany. We provide support where others stop: in areas of protest and public action. We do not act charitably, as many other foundations do, but tackle social grievances from the root by supporting social movements as motors of political change.

The Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention. Its goals are to generate knowledge and integrate collective expertise about eating disorders; to provide platforms for the promotion of understanding, sharing of knowledge, and research-practice integration in the field of eating disorders; to build capacity in the next generation of eating disorders professionals; to foster innovation and best practice by recognizing excellence in the field of eating disorders.
AED’s main event is the annual International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED), a scientific conference that spans research and education from basic science to the treating clinician. ICED is attended by leading international researchers and includes presentations and discussions on the cutting edge of research in the field.

The Body Positive Institute, our online education platform, offers training that supports people to embody The 5 Competencies of our Be Body Positive Model. The courses are appropriate for individuals who wish to do their own healing work, and also for people who want to become licensed to bring our life-changing Be Body Positive programs to the youth and adults in their schools, community organizations, and clinical practices. We currently offer trainings for: Educators in middle schools, high schools, and colleges; High school and college student leaders; Treatment providers who work in educational and clinical settings; Individuals interested in using the Be Body Positive Model for themselves, their families, and communities.

In operation since 2002, Hope’s EDS is a registered charitable organization committed to helping those living with an eating disorder, and disordered eating, along with their caregivers, friends and family. Our pillars of service include providing online resources to assist with navigating the healthcase system. We offer public education and outreach to raise awareness and to help end the stigma associated with this illness. Focussing on early intervention we recently launched a workshop for adolescent girls to encourage positive body image, self care and media literacy.

The Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada was established in 1995 by President Emeritus, Dr. Robbie Campbell and is a national, not-for-profit registered charity. EDFC is committed to raising funds to support evidence based care for, research into, and increased awareness about eating disorders in Canada. Partnering with other organizations and individuals, the Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada contributes to support a stronger voice for those who suffer from eating disorders.

Body Brave is a charitable organization that offers innovative treatment and support to adults struggling with eating disorders and their families. Our focus is on digital health solutions to optimize accessibility. Body Brave is working with partners across Canada to develop a cutting-edge e-platform to fill the gaps in eating disorder training and education for healthcare professionals.

NIED is the voice for Canadian families, caregivers and individuals who are challenged by Eating Disorders and other co-morbid and concurrent diagnoses. We help caregivers, patients and practitioners fill gaps in care through education and by highlighting better practices in prevention, health promotion and treatment. NIED is working with stakeholders across the country to address the gaps in current services, delays in treatment, lack of pan-Canadian data, and insufficient training for clinicians and healthcare professionals.

The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a registered Canadian charity that has been helping Canadians affected by eating disorders since 1985. We operate Canada’s only national toll-free helpline and instant chat program which provides support, information and referrals to individuals struggling with food and weight preoccupation issues, as well as the families, friends, and professionals who care for them. With a focus on eating disorder risk factors, NEDIC delivers prevention-focused workshops to diverse audiences and facilitates professional development through our outreach and education program. You can visit us at www.nedic.ca to access our services and learn more!

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. Each year, NEDA helps millions of people across the country find information and appropriate treatment resources through its toll-free, live helpline, its many outreach programs, and website. NEDA advocates for advancements in the field and envisions a world without eating disorders.

For information and resources, visit www.NationalEatingDisorders.org or contact the National Eating Disorders Helpline: 800-931-2237. Users can also text ‘NEDA’ to 741741 (USA) or 686-868 (Canada) for live support during crisis situations 24/7.

The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) is the national organization focused on providing leadership in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of Binge Eating Disorder (BED). As the first eating disorder organization to integrate weight stigma concerns and education in to its outreach and programming, BEDA is committed to further increasing awareness of weight stigma and its intersection with the development and maintenance of eating disorders.
BEDA is the founding organization of International Weight Stigma Awareness Week which takes place annually during the last full week of September. For more information and to join us in creating an international awareness movement as an individual or organization visit http://bedaonline.com/events/weight-stigma-awareness-week/. We would like to thank BEDA for their continued support of the WSC.

Sheena’s Place is a Toronto-based community mental health charity that supports individuals affected by eating disorders. Sheena’s Place offers a wide range of professionally-facilitated groups to individuals (ages 17+) who live with an eating disorder or disordered eating, as well as their families and friends. All programs are free of charge and are based on self-referral. Please visit www.sheenasplace.org for more information.

The Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders is a BC-based charity of prevention and support for those suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders — and those who love them. We are about getting to the other side of eating disorders, to eventually achieving a world without this devastating disease. To that end, we offer innovative programs to facilitate eating disorder prevention, early intervention, support, recovery, and sustained relapse prevention.

The Jessie’s Legacy Eating Disorders Prevention Program provides education, resources and inspiration to prevent eating disorders and address disordered eating. Created and operated by Family Services of the North Shore, this innovative program supports BC youth, families, educators and professionals through online resources, live events, social media, and the Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves movement.

PlusInc is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the District of Columbia (E.I.N. # 46-4104034) promoting a size-friendly society without discrimination or stigma (IRS 501c3 Determination pending approval). Our mission is to promote the equal and fair treatment of people of all sizes. Our purpose is to promote size-friendly public policy initiatives, educate stakeholders about size-friendly products and services, and combat size-related discrimination and stigma through public education activities.

Hate Free Culture is a project founded in 2014 by the Agency for Social Inclusion and funded by the EEA and the Czech government. Hate Free Culture targets young people and works closely with schools and using social media to raise awareness, provide information, and counter hoaxes and misleading or false news stories. Innovatively, they also reach out to haters online, conducting interviews with them and asking why they feel the way they do. Their goal is to bring people together, take on difficult conversations, and work for a more inclusive society. The project has given rise to Hate Free Art, Hate Free Zones, a Hate Free Fest branding for festivals, amongst other outputs.

Body Image is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, scientific articles on body image and human physical appearance. Body image is a multi-faceted concept that refers to persons’ perceptions and attitudes about their own body, particularly but not exclusively its appearance. The journal invites contributions from a broad range of disciplines – psychological science, other social and behavioral sciences, and medical and health sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, theoretical and review papers, and science-based practitioner reports of interest. We would also like to thank Body Image and Elsevier for their continued support of the WSC.

2022 special issue on Weight as a Social Identity. Drs Paula Brochu and Jeffrey Hunger, eds.

Fat Studies is the first academic journal in the field of scholarship that critically examines theory, research, practices, and programs related to body weight and appearance. Content includes original research and overviews exploring the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity, sexuality, age, ability, and socioeconomic status. Articles critically examine representations of fat in health and medical sciences, the Health at Every Size® model, the pharmaceutical industry, psychology, sociology, cultural studies, legal issues, literature, pedagogy, art, theater, popular culture, media studies, and activism. Fat Studies advocates equality for all people regardless of body size. It explores the way fat people are oppressed, the reasons why, who benefits from that oppression and how to liberate fat people from oppression. Fat Studies seeks to challenge and remove the negative associations that society has about fat and the fat body. It regards weight, like height, as a human characteristic that varies widely across any population. Fat Studies is similar to academic disciplines that focus on race, ethnicity, gender, or age.

Psychology of Women Quarterly (PWQ) is a feminist, scientific, peer-reviewed journal that publishes empirical research, critical reviews and theoretical articles that advance a field of inquiry, brief reports on timely topics, teaching briefs, and invited book reviews related to the psychology of women and gender. For more information about PWQ, visit: pwq.sagepub.com. We would also like to thank PWQ and Sage for their continued support of the WSC.

Frontiers is an award-winning Open Science platform and leading open-access scholarly publisher. Our mission is to make high-quality, peer-reviewed research articles rapidly and freely available to everybody in the world, thereby accelerating scientific and technological innovation, societal progress and economic growth.

Appetite is an international research journal specialising in behavioural nutrition and the cultural, sensory, and physiological influences on choices and intakes of foods and drinks. It covers normal and disordered eating and drinking, dietary attitudes and practices and all aspects of the bases of human and animal behaviour toward food. We would like to than Appetite and Elsevier for their continued support of the WSC.
July 2016 special issue on Weight Stigma and Eating Behavior. Profs Robert Carels and Janet Latner, eds.

Wiley is a world leader in publishing Psychology research, including in Social Psychology where we proudly publish many of the top journals in the field. We provide authors with a positive and rewarding publishing experience. Please visit Wiley Author Resources to find out more about how Wiley supports authors and submit your manuscript to one of our journals today.

For 15 years, BioMed Central have been making scientific research freely accessible and discoverable through partnerships, innovation and collaboration with the scientific community. Dedicated to open research, we now publish over 290 quality peer-reviewed journals in Biology, Clinical Medicine and Health.

Founded by Dennis Relojo, Psychreg is an online platform in psychology, mental health, and well-being. To achieve its core aim of being generous in providing people with relevant information, it operates in six strands: (1) blog; (2) podcast; (3) open access publication*; (4) mental health stories; (5) events (including the 1st International Conference on Psychology, Counselling and Education – ICPCE 2018, to be held on 2nd–4th August 2018 at New Era University in the Philippines); and, (6) an international organisation.

*Psychreg Journal of Psychology (PJP) welcomes submissions from all researchers in psychology and allied fields, and particularly encourages submissions from postgraduate researchers. PJP is published in June and December, but will continuously accept submissions throughout the year.

BH Lounge. Lingerie that fits – for all shapes and sizes.
BH Lounge is different from other lingerie stores. There are no shop windows and no walk-in customers – fitting is by appointment only. Instead, there are two changing rooms with friendly lighting, a real vintage sofa and, of course, lots of beautiful lingerie and swimwear. From sporty to chic. In very small and very large sizes. We welcome people of all genders, welcome people of color, people of all ages and all body shapes. Fittings in English and German. Online orders are also accepted. For in person, visit us at Kestnerstraße 45A, 30159 Hannover. Or see our website at https://bhlounge.de/

Sheego. The curves company. Plus size is not a size category for us, but a way of life. It stands for a plus in self-confidence, sovereignty and charisma. The perfect fit and the use of high-quality and increasingly sustainable materials are top priorities. In addition to our online shop sheego.de, we are present on the largest fashion platforms and offer distinctive, fashionable styles in German sizes 40 to 58. Inspiration and advice are just as important as service. For more information, visit https://www.sheego.de/

We are delighted to include bonprix as a sponsor of the 2014 Weight Stigma Conference. They offer a huge range of Womenswear in sizes from 6 to 32, and all at the same price. They don’t have a Plus range; larger women are not a special population. Bodies are just bodies and they all deserve to wear great clothes. Check out the bonprix website to see their huge range of high-quality Womenswear, Lingerie, Shoes, Accessories, Sports, Swimwear, Menswear and Childrenswear. We would also like to thank bonprix for sponsoring a student travel bursary.

Bodacious provides you with beautiful and luxurious fashions in sizes 10 to a curvy 24! Perfect fit, flattering styles, and oh-so-comfy fabrics!
Mission and Vision Statement: To Celebrate all bodies through awesome fashion choices. To actively support and grow the concept of love, warmth, acceptance and play within and without the store. To share what we do in a bigger way to encourage women to take risks, have fun and play in their fashion/lives. 109-1535 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC (Granville Island) / 2-1113 Langley Street, Victoria, BC. We are open 10–6 every day. www.bodacious.ca

Center For Discovery Eating Disorder programs employ an evidence-based, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive treatment approach to address the complex psychological, neurobiological, and medical complications of eating disorders. Using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), multi-disciplinary treatment teams guide clients and families toward recovery. For more information please call 800.760.3934 or visit www.centerfordiscovery.com. We would like to thank Center for Dicovery for their continued support of the WSC.

In 2005, Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD co-founded the Center for Body Trust to offer programs that encourage movement toward a compassionate, weight-inclusive model of radical care to address body oppression, heal body shame and associated patterns of chronic dieting and disordered eating. The Center for Body Trust also offers training for helping professionals and educators interested in adopting client-centered, trauma-informed, justice-based approaches to healing—including an intensive year-long Body Trust Certification Program. Hilary and Dana’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Scientific American, Health, Self, Real Simple, Huffington Post, and on the TEDx stage. Their book Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation was released in August 2022. Learn more at CenterForBodyTrust.com. We would like to thank Center for Body Trust for their continued support of the WSC.

Food Psych® Programs offers intuitive eating coaching and online courses to help people make peace with food and their bodies. We also produce Food Psych, a weekly podcast about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size®, body liberation, and diet-culture recovery. Food Psych was launched in 2013 and is now one of iTunes’ top 100 Health podcasts, reaching tens of thousands of listeners worldwide. Founder Christy Harrison is an anti-diet dietitian and journalist who writes regularly for major media outlets, and her forthcoming book Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating will be published in January 2020 by Little, Brown Spark. Visit foodpsychprograms.com to learn more about us and our work.

Rebecca Scritchfield, author of Body Kindness, and host of the Body Kindness podcast is a HAES registered dietitian and certified exercise physiologist. She offers weight inclusive individual, group, and online programs centered on well-being enhancement. Rebecca’s Body Kindness philosophy has been studied at UNC Charlotte MIND-BATCH lab – mindful self-care and depressive symptoms in pregnancy and postpartum. She primarily works with kids, chronic dieters and people in recovery from Binge Eating Disorder. She mentors helping professionals at all stages of career in an 8-month HAES-informed supervision program, delivered online, with group and private sessions.
www.bodykindnessbook.com Body Kindness private counseling

The University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work is the place for people of purpose — diverse, creative educators, scholars and social workers who advance social justice through courageous ideas and action. Our work is guided by evidence, driven by our community and inspired by Colorado’s spirit of discovery, innovation and openness.

The Humboldt University of Berlin is the oldest university in Berlin and one of the most renowned universities in the world. Founded in 1810, the range of teaching and research offered by the University encompasses all fundamental research disciplines in the humanities, social and cultural sciences, law, life sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, medicine, agricultural sciences and research into sustainability and antiquity. Almost 38,000 young people from over 100 countries are currently studying at Humboldt University in 172 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs supervised by around 480 professors. Around 34 percent of the research staff come from other countries.

Here at Leeds Beckett, we are a modern professional university with ambition. Our Weight Stigma and Discrimination Research Group has been established to explore the effects of weight stigma, and to develop novel, impactful interventions to reduce bias and address the social, psychological and physical effects of weight stigma and discrimination. We are driven by a mission to make a positive and decisive difference to people, communities and organisations through innovative, high-quality research that transforms policy and practice.Current projects within the research group include: exploring the delivery and response to the National Child Measurement Programme, reducing stigmatising media portrayal, and examining the impact of weight stigma on the practitioner-patient relationship.

The University of Birmingham has taught and research graduate opportunities in the Schools of: Health and Population Sciences; Social Policy; Government and Society; Psychology; Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences; and Philosophy, Theology & Religion.

The host of the 2014 Weight Stigma Conference, the School of Psychology at the University of Kent is ranked within the top 20 UK psychology departments for world-leading research. Social psychology research in the school includes a focus on prejudice and discrimination, equality, identity, diversity and change, justice and morality, attitudes and decision making, status, leadership and power, conspiracies and social movements, security and risk, social influence, and personality. Visit the school website for more information.

Well Founded delivers training workshops designed for health, fitness, social care, children’s services and community development professionals and undertake bespoke commissioned training. Workshops are based on a Health At Every Size(R) approach – a health-centred initiative that teaches a compassionate approach to self-care and respects every body – whatever our weight, shape, fitness level, health status or health behaviours. Workshops are accredited by the British Dietetic Association. You can also train to become an approved Well Now facilitator.

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey has a wide range of taught and research graduate courses in Psychology, including an MSc Health Psychology and MSc Social Psychology. Visit the school website for more information.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton offers a range of taught and graduate courses. We offer a challenging and rewarding masters programme in all aspects of public health with an optional pathway that specialises in nutrition. For more information, please visit our public health pages.

Leeds Metropolitan University School of Health and Wellbeing has achieved worldwide recognition for research in Healthy Communities, Men’s Health, Childhood Nutrition and Obesity and health promotion. We offer a portfolio of courses leading to professional registration and membership, and our academics demonstrate an outstanding standard of educational practice. Visit our school pages for more information.

BC Dairy Association (BCDA) has been delivering leading edge nutrition education programs and resources to teachers and health professionals in BC for nearly 40 years. These programs and materials use a positive approach to teaching nutrition. BCDA also offers teacher workshops to help address weight bias in the school setting and to support students to develop a positive body image.

The UBC School of Kinesiology Outreach Program provides community engagement and student development opportunities that deliver long term health and well-being to the UBC and Greater Vancouver community through physical activity programs supported by the expertise of the School of Kinesiology. Programs promote physical activity amongst all ages and abilities in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere and focus on evidenced-based practices. There are two programming areas: UBC Active Kids and UBC BodyWorks. The Active Kids program philosophy emphasizes positive sport experience and encourages lifelong participation in physical activity. We currently provide developmentally appropriate recreational gymnastics, soccer, basketball, multisport, and physical literacy classes. The BodyWorks Fitness Centre is UBC’s only adult-oriented fitness center. We offer evidenced-based programming focused on strength, conditioning, flexibility and cardiovascular health with a focus on older adult populations.

We’d like to thank the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Education at Charles University, Prague, for logistical help and providing volunteers on the ground during the 2017 conference.

The National Centre for Eating Disorders in the UK provides professional training, information for patients and carers, and access to a network of ED treatment providers.

Pearlsong Press: Healing the world one book at a time. Fat Studies, fat-friendly fiction, non-fiction, and self-help. Plus free stuff. We would like to thank Pearlsong Press for their continued support of the WSC.

Kroppurinn er kraftaverk,er falleg bók fyrir börn um líkamsvirðingu. Hún beinir athygli barna að öllum þeim frábæru hlutum sem líkamar þeirra geta gert og hjálpar þeim að læra að hlusta á líkama sinn. Bókin er skrifuð með það að markmiði að kenna börnum að þykja vænt um líkama sinn, hugsa vel um hann og bera virðingu fyrir líkömum annarra. Það er mikilvægt veganesti sem öll börn ættu að fá að taka með sér út í lífið. Höfundur bókarinnar er Sigrún Daníelsdóttir og Björk Bjarkadóttir myndskreytti.

Your Body is Brilliant: Body Respect for Children (published in the US as Your Body is Awesome: Body Respect for Children is written by Sigrún Daníelsdóttir and illustrated by Björk Bjarkdóttir. The book teaches body awareness, body appreciation, body care and respect for body diversity to young kids through simple, empowering messages and quirky illustrations. It is published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, an independent company committed to publishing books that make a difference. The company was founded in 1987 in London and has since then grown to the point where it publishes over 250 books a year, which are available throughout the world.

We would like to thank Routledge for donating a copy of ‘Fat Lives‘ by Irmard Tischner as prize for the best oral presentation during the 2013 conference, and “The Biopolitics of Lifestyle: Foucault, ethics and healthy choices” by Chris Mayes for the best oral presentation during the 2017 conference.

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