CONTENTS Page Introduction . v Africa . 1 Asia and the Pacific . 57 Europe and Western Asia . 131 Latin America and the Caribbean . 197 North America . 251 International non-governmental organizations . 279 Annex. UNDCP field and liaison offices . 305 Index . 309 Fact sheet for NGOs working in drug demand reduction . 313 INTRODUCTION In June 1998, the twentieth special session of the General Assembly, devoted to countering the world drug problem, adopted the landmark Political Declaration (Assembly resolution S-20/2). In the Political Declaration, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were called upon to promote a society free of drug abuse, especially by emphasizing and facilitating healthy, productive and fulfilling alternatives to the consumption of illicit drugs. That call was similar to others made in General Assembly resolutions on reducing illicit drug demand and fighting illicit drug trafficking. It was also a reaffirmation of the important contributions that such organizations continue to make in the common fight by the international community against drug abuse. In addition, the ongoing reform of the United Nations system actively encourages the development of effective partnerships with civil society and non- governmental organizations in view of their crucial roles in social and economic development. The activities of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) aimed at supporting and empowering such organizations in the field of drug control are guided by those mandates. UNDCP has worked closely with NGOs since its inception in 1991. Recognizing the strong influence that NGOs and other elements of civil society exert on public attitudes and social values, UNDCP has taken the initiative in further involving them in global efforts to counter drug abuse during the United Nations Decade against Drug Abuse (1991-2000). In December 1994, UNDCP sponsored in Bangkok the World Forum on the Role of NGOs in Drug Demand Reduction. That meeting concluded with the adoption of the Bangkok Declaration, which, inter alia, called for the establishment and strengthening of networks of NGOs active in drug demand reduction. In June 1996, in response to the Bangkok Declaration, UNDCP published the first edition of the Directory of Non-governmental Organizations Working in the Field of Drug Demand Reduction in order to facilitate contacts between organizations and to assist them in the identification of best practices. This edition of the Directory builds upon the efforts and objectives of the 1996 edition. It lists not only NGOs specializing in substance abuse, but also other organizations, such as those concerned with the health and welfare of young people, which incorporate drug abuse prevention in their mainstream activities. The Directory contains a balanced geographical and thematic selection of 300 key NGOs networking or having the potential to network in drug demand reduction. NGOs are invited to use the fact sheet attached at the end of this edition of the Directory to notify UNDCP at the address provided below of any omissions, errors or changes. Focal points for any umbrella groups or networks that may not be listed in this edition of the Directory are also invited to contact UNDCP. External Relations Unit United Nations International Drug Control Programme Vienna International Centre P.O. Box 500 A-1400 Vienna, Austria National Foundation for Medical Research (FOREM) Address: Cultural Centre of El-Biar Room 36 El Biar, Algiers Algeria Telephone: (213-2) 502 991 Fax: (213-2) 503 675 E-mail: Contact Person: Prof. Mustapha ACHOUI Title: President Drug Control Prevention, research and rehabilitation. Activities: Other Areas of Research on various different medical cases. Activity: Target Groups: General public, especially teenagers. Methods of Training of psychologists in prevention and rehabilitation techniques. Intervention: Publications/ A few monographs. Materials: Special Skills: Organizing and developing training systems. Founded in: 1980 Ecosoc : Source of Income: Government and other organizations. Gov. Registration No.: Cooperating Ministry of Youth and Health Authority: Information current as of: 2/99 Page: 1 Maison Blanche (CERMA) Address: 03 BP 1718 Cotonou Benin Telephone: (229) 300850/302816 Fax: (229) 30 04 26 E-mail: Contact Person: Prof. Rene Gilbert AHYI Title: President Drug Control Prevention, treatment, training and education. Activities: Other Areas of Health and education. Activity: Target Groups: Children, women and indigenous peoples. Methods of Intervention: Publications/ Publications (IFL;OGD-UNESCO). Materials: Special Skills: Founded in: 1988 Ecosoc : Source of Income: Gov. Registration No.: 0756/MISPAT/DEM/DAI/S1 Cooperating Ministre de la Sante Authority: Information current as of: 5/98 Page: 2 Association for Psychological Rehabilitation Address: Ministry of Health, Lobatse Mental Hospital PO Box 126, Lobatse Botswana Telephone: (267-33) 330 773 Fax: (267-33) 332 174 E-mail: Contact Person: Dr. Paul SIDANDI Title: Secretary Drug Control Rehabilitation, training, education, counselling and research. Activities: Other Areas of Treatment of chronic mental illness and prevention of alcoholism. Activity: Target Groups: Teenagers, women and the mentally-ill and disabled. Methods of Health education talks. Intervention: Publications/ Lectures. Materials: Special Skills: Fund-raising and training. Founded in: 1994 Ecosoc : Source of Income: Raffles, donations, fund-raising and walks. Gov. Registration No.: CR 1660 Cooperating Ministry of Health Authority: Information current as of: 2/99 Page: 3 OPDE Address: Boite Postale 4260, Bujumbura Burundi Telephone: (257) 22 78 93 Fax: (257) 21 33 54 E-mail: Contact Person: Athanase RWAMO Title: Secretary-General Drug Control Prevention, education, counselling, rehabilitation. Activities: Other Areas of Education of children, health care, accessing job network. Activity: Target Groups: Street children. Methods of Substituting for drug consumption through special activities. Intervention: Publications/ Video tapes, folders and plays. Materials: Special Skills: Experience in the field of drug demand reduction. Founded in: 1990 Ecosoc : Source of Income: Foreign partners (France & Germany), membership fees and local funds. Gov. Registration No.: 550/067/91 Cooperating Social Affairs Ministry. Authority: Information current as of: 2/99 Page: 4 Association Espace Liberté Address: B.P. 8554 Douala Cameroon Telephone: (237) 472 949, 402 418 Fax: (237) 431 701 E-mail: Contact Person: Mr. Eloi Bekombo NDEDI Title: President Drug Control Prevention and rehabilitation. Activities: Other Areas of Street children and alcoholism. Activity: Target Groups: Teenagers, unemployed and women. Methods of Awareness campaigns in cities and rural areas including conferences, Intervention: television and radio programmes and sporting activities. Publications/ Reports and audio and video tapes. Materials: Special Skills: Fund-raising and training. Founded in: 1993 Ecosoc : Source of Income: Contributions of members, donations and self-generated. Gov. Registration No.: 066/RDDA/C19/BAPP Cooperating National Committee on Drug Abuse Authority: Information current as of: 2/99 Page: 5 BERDSCO Address: P.O.Box 368 BUEA/'South West Province Cameroon Telephone: (0237) 32 21 06 Fax: (0237) 32 21 06 E-mail: Contact Person: Mr. Forzi George NGU Title: Director Drug Control "BERDSCO" (Benevolent Community Education and Rural Development Activities: Society), Prevention, rehabilitation, training, education, counselling. Other Areas of Outreach service for marginalized people. Activity: Target Groups: General public, children, teenagers and women. Methods of Awareness campaign in rural and urban areas, seminars, conferences, and Intervention: meetings with community heads and target groups. Publications/ Anti-drug campaign posters. Materials: Special Skills: Community mobilization, fund-raising, training. Founded in: 1990 Ecosoc : Source of Income: Membership fees and fund-raising. Gov. Registration No.: 1071/G.37/D14/1/Vol.10/T/SP Cooperating Ministry of Women's Affairs, Ministry of Territorial Administration, DKA Authority: Austria Information current as of: 2/99 Page: 6 CAPADA Address: P.O.Box 414 BUEA/South West Province Cameroon Telephone: (23 7) 32 27 83 Fax: (23 7) 32 27 83 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Mr. John NDAHNE Title: Chairman Drug Control "CAPADA" (Cameroon Association on Prevention of Alcohol & Drug Activities: Abuse), prevention, education and research. Other Areas of Alcoholism. Activity: Target Groups: Teachers and in and out-of-school youths. Methods of Seminars, workshops and conferences. Formation of anti-drug clubs and Intervention: distribution of material for education. Publications/ Newsletter, "CAPADA NEWS", information sheets, reports and posters. Materials: Special Skills: Journalistic and media. Founded in: 1994 Ecosoc : Source of Income: Fund-raising, support of advertisers in our activities, donations and grants. Gov. Registration No.: 357/G.37/D/14/1/vol10/1553/DAPP Cooperating Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Education Youth and Sports Authority: Information current as of: 3/99 Page: 7 Croix Bleue Centrafricaine Address: B.P. 726 Bangui Central African Republic Telephone: (236-61) 3472, 2638 Fax: (236-61) 3561 E-mail: Telex: (236) 3561 Contact Person: Mr. Henry Samedi YOUKOUMBA Title: National President Drug Control Prevention, education, treatment, counselling, research and training. Activities: Other Areas of Alcoholism