Who are we?
The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) is the world’s
only global network of MS organisations. We have 44 member
organisations from around the globe, as well links to many other smaller
organisations. Together we lead the fight against MS and work to
improve the quality of life of people affected by MS wherever they live.
We bring together the work of MS organisations to help people
affected by MS around the world. Along with our members, we campaign for
increased international awareness of MS, provide information and
support to people affected by MS, and support international research to
discover better treatments and ways to manage the disease.
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Our vision
A world without MS.
Our mission
To lead the global MS
movement to improve the quality of life of people affected by MS and to
support better understanding of the treatment of MS by facilitating
international cooperation between MS societies, the international
research community and other stakeholders.
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Why is our work important?
We believe that at least two million people worldwide have MS. Many of these people have little support from their governments.
For people with MS and their families, support and information are
vital. As is the knowledge that scientists around the world are
collaborating to develop better treatments for MS and eventually to find
a cure. We are proud that MSIF’s projects and programmes are helping –
both directly and through our member organisations – to make this happen
around the world.
What do we do?
Supporting national MS societies and assisting them in sharing ideas
and expertise is central to MSIF’s work. In countries where there is no
MS society, we work with local people and groups to support the
development of strong societies focused on supporting and advocating for
people with MS.
MSIF stimulates and facilitates international cooperation in research
into the cause and cure of MS and the development of better treatment
and rehabilitation for people with MS.
Communicating knowledge, experience and information about MS is at
the heart of our work. We particularly aim to reach people in countries
where there is little support.
We work with MS societies, individuals and groups worldwide to
support campaigns to improve the quality of life of people with and
affected by MS. We coordinate
World MS Day each year as a focus for awareness and advocacy campaigns.