It is a non-political, non-profit association whose purpose is to provide advice and information about the implications of Ankylosing Spondylitis, offering its knowledge, experience, and understanding as individuals affected by AS. Its objectives include: assisting and supporting patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis in various social activities and within the family sphere, promoting biological, clinical, and epidemiological studies of Ankylosing Spondylitis and other spondyloarthritides, maintaining relationships and connections with other associations regarding medical-technological advancements in disease treatment, and disseminating accurate and well-researched information about AS through scientific meetings, conferences, specialized courses, and publications.