Welcome to The World Federation Against Drugs

WFAD is a multilateral community of non-governmental organisations and individuals. We share a common concern that illicit drug use is undercutting traditional values and threatening the existence of stable families, communities, and government institutions throughout the world. Our aim is to work for a drug-free world.

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George: ”I was a street child myself”

George Ochieng Odalo, 28 years old, social worker from Kenya and the founder of Slum Child Foundation.

As a street child in the slums of Nairobi George met the same reality that he meets today and felt the same feelings.

- I became a street child when my father died. But I survived; someone saw my potential and introduced me to a person who paid for my schooling.

In 2008 George founded the Slum Child Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works with street children in Nairobi. More

Voices from the 4^th World Forum Against Drugs

Rima Saade Turk, 48 years, Secretary General at Nusroto Association, drug and rehabilitation center, Cenacle of the Son of Man, Lebanon

Why are you here?

I am here because my organization is member of the World Federation Against Drugs and because I am nominated to be the representative of Asia in the board of WFAD. I want to share experiences with other grass-root organizations and I want to increase our knowledge on drugs and treatment. More

WFAD Release in response to The Report of the West African Commission on Drugs urging West African Countries to Decriminalize/Legalize Drugs

A Report titled, “Not Just in transit Drugs, the State and Society in West Africa” prepared by a group of ex-public servants and some Civil Society activists under the auspices of the West African Commission on Drugs (WACD) has been brought to the notice of the World Federation Against Drugs (WFAD).

After perusing the said Report, WFAD wishes to highlight the following facts pertinent to the Report with a view towards putting the intention and objectives of its sponsors and originators in proper perspective. More

Statement of the Congress of World Federation Against Drugs

WFAD is guided by the 1961, 1971 and 1988 UN drug conventions and the resolution resulting from the UNGASS-meeting 1998. The UN Conventions provide the necessary platform for international cooperation to reducing non-medical drug use, a major global epidemic with serious public health and public safety consequences.

The preamble of the Single Convention recognizes that “addiction to drugs constitutes a serious evil for the individual and is fraught with social and economic danger to mankind”1. Illicit drugs are a threat to the health and welfare of mankind. Recognizing this threat, the global community must work toward the goal of a drug-free world, very much as it works toward the goals of a cancer-free, poverty-free and crime free world. More

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WFAD needs member's input!

2020-07-08

At the 2020 Annual Congress of the WFAD, the WFAD 10-year Strategic Plan was adopted. The Strategic plan lays out two key focus areas for the coming ten years: The Rights of the Child and the particular issues of Women and Drug Abuse.

WFAD aims to offer different capacity strenghtening activities on the two areas, and a Gender Working Group has been set up to particularly focus on the issues faced by women within...[Continue]

Webinar: Better knowledge for Better care

2020-06-26

On June 26th, AYICRIP in partnership with WFAD and ECAD joined hands to commemorate the World Drug Day with a webinar on the UNODC theme: Better knowledge for Better care.

Amy Ronshausen, International President of WFAD opened the webinar, which you can read here.

We thank all speakers and participants for a wonderful webinar. The recording of which will be made available.

WFAD Statement on World Drug Day

2020-06-26

A statement by the WFAD on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Written by Mr. Robert DuPont.

World Drug Day!

2020-06-26

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26 2020: Better Knowledge for Better Care
Today on the World Drug Day, not only the World Drug Reports are published but WFAD members across the globe are commemorating the day.

"Addressing the world drug problem requires responses that are based on facts, solidarity and compassion" said UNODC Executive Director Ms Waly.
Read the full statement.
Spread #FactsForSolidarity for a better knowledge and better care.

Webinar to commemorate World Drug Day!

2020-06-22

On June 26th, African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention, in partnership with WFAD and ECAD, welcomes you to a one-day seminar in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Theme: Better knowledge for better care
Time: June 26th 2020, 14:00 CEST (Stockholm). Convert time here.

Welcome to join us via zoom: Meeting ID: 882 9037 6332, password: 413040.

Agenda for...[Continue]

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Addiction and Recovery does not stop with the pandemic!

2020-07-03

Written by: WFAD

This pandemic is truly one of the most dangerous challenges we have faced in our lifetime and people affected by addiction and those in recovery and their families were not the exception. Moreover, the restrictions do not affect everyone equally. Particularly vulnerable are those experiencing multiple disadvantages coupled with drug addiction. With schedules disrupted,...[Continue]

Full report: UYDEL's response to Covid-19

2020-06-22

Written by: WFAD

Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL*) response towards gender based violence and alcohol abuse during the lockdown.

The COVID 19 pandemic globally has had a devastating negative impact especially in low income countries like Uganda who have o welfare system and medical care is wanting. Families and children in the city were caught off-guard as Government struggled to draw a strategy to deal...[Continue]

Policy Paper on Migrant Communities and Covid-19 Responses in Sub-Saharan Africa

2020-06-09

Written by: WFAD

Ikenna Daniel Molobe, Unified Initative for a Drug Free Nigeria, has co-authored a policy paper on "Migrant Communities and COVID-19 Response in Sub-Saharan Africa" which has been pubblished in the Pan African Medical Journal. The paper is timely and has been disseminated to relevant agencies.

Treatment Seeking Pattern of Relapse Cases of Substance Use Disorder in Bangladesh

2020-06-09

Written by: WFAD

Despite the high prevalance and numerous adverse health consequences, many individuals with substance use do not seek proper treatment. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the treatment seeking pattern of relapse cases in Bangladesh.

Iqbal Masud's (et al. 2020) study showed that a combination of treatment is common in Bangladesh for relapse cases of substance use disorders. Long term follow up is needed to see the ultimate outcome.

Read the report/article here.

Dhaka Ahsania Mission: Operational Preparedness for Tackling Physical and Psychological Burden of COVID19

2020-05-13

Written by: WFAD

In the present context, Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM), Bangladesh, has been conducting trainings to ensure dissemination of facts regarding COVID19, adequate preparedness during the pandemic and enhancement of the efficiency of health workers. In continuation of this, and with the support from SANJOG - a network...[Continue]