The "Substance Addiction and Recovery: Practical Approaches from YEDAM for Intervention and Recovery" webinar, organized by the Green Crescent Counseling Center (YEDAM) and International Federation of Green Crescent for Country Green Crescents worldwide, was held on February 20, 2025. The program comprehensively addressed the psychological and social impacts of substance addiction, as well as evidence-based intervention methods. YEDAM Clinical Psychologist Özde Bingöl provided insights into structured approaches used in addiction recovery, explaining risk assessment, treatment planning, and post-recovery support processes. Following the presentation, Bingöl answered questions from Country Green Crescent representatives and other participants, elaborating on YEDAM’s approach to case studies. As the first webinar of 2025, this event aimed to raise awareness of substance addiction among Country Green Crescents. By the end of the session, the importance of promoting YEDAM’s comprehensive and effective intervention strategies across the International Federation of Green Crescents and adapting them to different countries was emphasized.

The Volunteer Management Model and University Youth Green Crescent Club Management webinar took place online on December 3, 2024, from 12:00 to 13:00 (Gmt +3). The event was jointly organized by the International Federation of Green Crescent and the Volunteer Management Department of the Turkish Green Crescent Society. In preparation for International Volunteer Day on December 5, the webinar offered a comprehensive introduction to the Turkish Green Crescent Society’s volunteer management model. It emphasized key volunteer objectives, shared activity statistics, and highlighted practical examples. Additionally, the session addressed the setup and management of Youth Green Crescent clubs across Turkey, explored factors contributing to their achievements, and discussed approaches to enhance youth participation. The webinar supported the International Federation of Green Crescent’s commitment to advancing public health and encouraging voluntary initiatives in this area. It emphasized the importance of fostering volunteerism and building a sustainable volunteer culture at both individual and community levels within Country Green Crescents.

Since its founding in 2016 by the Turkish Green Crescent Society, the International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC) has brought together 97 Green Crescents from across the world, united by a shared mission to build healthier communities. Today, we’re thrilled to mark our 8th anniversary as we continue to grow our global collaboration for a brighter future. As we enter another year, we renew our dedication to tackling addiction. With more than a century of experience to guide us, we remain focused on protecting public health, addressing addiction, and raising awareness worldwide. Together, we move forward, determined and inspired to make a lasting difference. Together, we’re stronger!