The World Stroke Organization (WSO) was established in October 2006 from the merger of the International Stroke Society (ISS) and the World Stroke Federation (WSF), the two lead organizations representing the fight against stroke globally. The mission of WSO is to provide access to stroke care and to promote research and teaching in this area that will improve the care of stroke survivors throughout the world.

The universal stroke awareness symbol is the stroke solidarity string. The symbol comprises a dynamic and versatile string that can be easily applied to a range of campaign materials and can visually be applied as a strong design identifier for the voice of stroke.

Developed by the Global Stroke Community Advisory Panel (GSCAP), the Post Stroke Checklist (PSC) was developed by an international multi-disciplinary group of stroke experts, including several WSO leaders, convened to focus on the need for improved long-term stroke management across the continuum of care. Professor Michael Brainin (Austria), GSCAP Chair, stated that “the need for practical tools to support clinicians in identifying long-term stroke complications and referring appropriately, with the goal of improving quality-of-life for stroke survivors, had prompted the GSCAP to focus on PSC development as a priority”.

Use WSC posters, 1 in 6 Campaign advocacy brochure, or the Symptom Fact Sheet at your event or post to your facebook page to show your support in the campaign against stroke.

Brush Strokes: Stories from our community
Stroke affects both the survivor and their families. The WSC encourages you to send in your personal stories in the hope that other readers from our community will be empowered.