The International Federation of Green Crescent is bringing collectively specialists from around the globe and representatives from nationwide Green Crescent organizations in Istanbul for the eighth International Capacity Building Program.
The occasion goals to strengthen worldwide solidarity within the combat in opposition to dependancy. Launched in 2016, this system has attracted almost 2,000 members so far and has turn out to be a vital part of the Green Crescent’s advocacy, academic and collaborative efforts on the worldwide stage. During the three-day occasion, audio system from totally different international locations will share their concepts and tasks, with classes specializing in greatest practices within the battle in opposition to dependancy.
Opening remarks
In his opening speech, Mehmet Dinç, head of the Green Crescent, emphasised Türkiye’s long-standing expertise in combating dependancy. “Since 1920, the Green Crescent Society of Türkiye has been hosting this vital program. As you all know, addiction has unfortunately become a global challenge. Together with representatives from Green Crescent organizations, we are combating addictions that are as devastating as wars. Over the next three days, we will discuss the types of addictions that threaten the future of societies and engage in consultations to develop stronger prevention programs. I would like to sincerely thank the 88 representatives from 60 countries, as well as the 32 participants from 15 countries who will be sharing their valuable insights throughout the program,” Dinç stated.
One individual, one world
Dinç additionally highlighted the significance of the Independence Mobilization initiative, emphasizing the importance of each particular person misplaced to dependancy. “Every person we lose to addiction is a huge loss for us. We say, ‘One person, one world,’ and we work tirelessly to help those who have even given up on themselves, bringing them back to life. We have strong faith in an independent future. Together with our partner Green Crescent organizations around the world, we are trying to extinguish a massive fire on a global scale. As Green Crescent Türkiye, in collaboration with public institutions, local governments and especially with the support of our president, we are working to reach every corner of the country and help every individual return to a normal life. Through our ‘Independence Mobilization’ initiative, we aim to spread both preventive and rehabilitative methods from cities to neighborhoods and from streets to wider communities. We invite everyone, from local leaders to health care workers, to join us in this fight,” he added.
Call for collective effort
Dinç continued by emphasizing the profound losses suffered by people affected by dependancy. “Those who fall into the grip of addiction lose their jobs, relationships and mental and physical health. But the most tragic loss is the loss of hope. A mother may pray for the death of her child, while a father waits anxiously throughout the night. It is important to remember that Green Crescent is the organization for everyone who has given up on themselves and their loved ones. We fight for everyone. Some heroes do not wear capes … Every member of the Green Crescent organization is a hero without a cape,” Dinç remarked. He additional dedicated to working relentlessly to succeed in weak people, together with youngsters and youth, girls and the aged, throughout the globe.
International experience
The program is gaining energy by way of the assist of revered establishments and specialists from around the globe. This 12 months’s audio system embrace the pinnacle of the Green Crescent, Mehmet Dinç, Dr. Dzmitry Krupchanka from the World Health Organization (WHO), Karen Paters from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Guglielmo Schinina from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Florence Berteletti, the secretary-general of EUROCARE. Representatives from organizations such because the UNODC, U.N. Women and WHO’s Türkiye workplaces are additionally contributing to this system.
The program options workshops carried out by Green Crescent’s Project and Resource Development, Volunteer Management, Education Management and YEDAM (Green Crescent Counseling Center) models, which add a dynamic contact to the occasion. During the occasion, figures comparable to Tasnim Atatrah, WHO’s Türkiye consultant, will probably be within the highlight. Representatives from Green Crescent organizations in Indonesia, Rwanda, Lebanon, Brazil and Dagestan can even maintain media conferences. The eighth International Capacity Building Program not solely offers a platform for sharing data and experiences but additionally serves as a world stage supporting collective intelligence and solidarity within the combat in opposition to dependancy.
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