The federation seeks to partner with member societies and the international scientific community to eliminate multiple sclerosis and its consequences, and to advocate for those affected by multiple sclerosis.
MSIF has a budget of around £2 million per year, with most funding coming from member societies, charitable foundations and fundraising campaigns.
This collected data on how the coronavirus impacted people with MS and the results informed the global COVID-19 advice for people with MS.[4] Since May 2009, MSIF has organized a World Multiple Sclerosis Day, which is now supported by MS organizations and individuals in around 100 countries.
[citation needed] The theme for World MS Day 2020-2022 is 'MS Connections'.
It is an opportunity to advocate for better services, celebrate support networks and champion self-care.