International Continence Society (ICS)

Mission Statement The International Continence Society is a registered charity with a global health focus which strives to improve the quality of life for people affected by urinary, bowel and pelvic floor disorders by advancing basic and clinical science through education, research, and advocacy. Vision Statement Within a global scientific and scholarly environment which supports clinical and basic research in continence and pelvic floor disorders, the ICS strives for excellence in: * International cooperation through affiliation with the ICS by other national and international societies working in related areas and through collaborative projects. *Global education of professionals by holding workshops and conferences and offering research and travel awards to centres of excellence; * Outreach programs to improve access to continence care for the developing world through education, advocacy and service; * Research by publication of research results at annual meetings, in the journal and by providing research scholarships and bursaries for professionals; * Developing and advancing standards and guidelines for good clinical practice by dedicated committees, educational sessions, and local workshops; * Advocacy and public awareness by developing fact sheets, holding an annual consumer meeting, having accessible information on the web site, and linking with other similar consumer groups.