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20/02/2025

Substance Addiction and Recovery Webinar

The first webinar of 2025, "Substance Addiction and Recovery - Practical Approaches from YEDAM," will be held on February 20, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00 (GMT +3) for Country Green Crescent representatives During this session: o   The psychological and social effects of addiction, risk factors, early intervention methods, and recovery processes will be discussed. o   YEDAM's free counseling services in alcohol, substance, gambling, tobacco, and İnternet addiction will be introduced. o   Comprehensive solutions such as psycho-social support, family therapy, case analysis, and life skills training will be explained in detail. o   Findings from case studies and best practices from the field will be shared. Starting this year, IFGC aim to hold more interactive sessions to increase engagement. Country Green Crescent representatives are welcome to share their thoughts, questions, and best practices before the webinar.

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13/06/2025

Tobacco Addiction and Recovery Webinar in Collaboration with YEDAM
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SOCIAL ADAPTATION

Social adaptation or integration in addiction refers to the process by which individuals who have overcome addiction reintegrate into society and return to a healthy social life. Country Green Crescents affiliated to the International Federation of Green Crescent play a significant role in providing crucial support during the social adaptation and reintegration process of individuals recovering from addiction. In this process, Country Green Crescents support individuals tackling addiction to reintegrate into society and promote their participation in a healthy social life by offering various services.

Become Part of Society Again

Social adaptation or integration in addiction refers to the process through which individuals who have overcome addiction reintegrate into society and return to a healthy social life. Addiction can adversely affect an individual's social relationships, career and academic journey, family connections, and overall social adjustment. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals recovering from addiction to become part of society again and adapt to social life in a healthy manner.

The process of social adaptation or reintegration in the context of addiction offers a supportive framework for individuals to successfully overcome their struggle with addiction and re-embrace a wholesome social life. This transformative journey facilitates individuals in rebuilding self-confidence, fortifying social bonds and actively engaging in the community in a meaningful manner.

Country Green Crescents affiliated to the International Federation of Green Crescent play a crucial role in supporting individuals through the process of social adaptation or reintegration upon successfully overcoming addiction. Throughout this journey, Country Green Crescents provide support to individuals tackling addiction, helping them reintegrate into society and fostering their involvement in a healthful social life through a range of services. 

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Steps Followed in the Social Adaptation Process Include:

Facilitating Social Participation

Addressing Social Needs

Undertaking Social Arrangement:

Conducting Field Visits

Social Support Services

We provide a range of services aimed at enhancing the social integration and life skills of individuals and families. This includes personalized in-person consultations, organizing social activities, collaborating with the Employment Agency and Vocational Training Center and offering tailored guidance to meet specific needs.

Our team of Social Workers intervenes in various areas to address the needs of individuals and families effectively:

  • Helping individuals make the most of their leisure time
  • Assisting in managing social interactions
  • Supporting individuals in adapting to their local environment
  • Strengthening family bonds
  • Providing guidance on employment-related matters
  • Supporting individuals in their educational journey
  • Contributing to vocational training programs
  • Offering assistance to those lacking health coverage
  • Providing support for economic challenges
  • Addressing housing needs
  • Assisting individuals in overcoming life's challenges
  • Offering aid for physical health issues
  • Providing guidance on legal matters
  • Enhancing social skills

YEDAM (Green Crescent Counseling Center) Workshop

Situated within the Green Crescent Counseling Centers, which provide standing psychosocial support services, the YEDAM (Green Crescent Counseling Center) Workshop is an outpatient rehabilitation center. Within the scope of YEDAM, the aim is to develop social integration and vocational skills for groups with risk factors, enabling them to achieve a certain level of access at the psychosocial level. The branches of the courses to be established in the workshop are determined according to the culture, talents and interests of the clients. Organizing group sessions for prevention of relapse and recovery, and establishing workshop workspaces, contribute to increased participation in social life.

In the YEDAM Workshop, participants are encouraged to

  • Engage in activities that match their interests and hobbies during leisure time and to stay away from risky environments.
  • Reduce psychological problems and enhance personal traits, thereby reducing the likelihood of substance use relapse.
  • Enhance skills to prevent substance use relapse, thus preventing addiction recurrence.
  • Develop social and essential life skills, thereby ensuring social adaptation.
  • Improve vocational skills to contribute to sustaining their own lives.

YEDAM Workshop aim to maintain the participant within the support system.

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Following the successful conclusion of the 8th Capacity Building Program, the International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC) held the IFGC Forum on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Atatürk Cultural Center in Istanbul. The forum brought together representatives of Green Crescents from around the world to exchange expertise, explore best practices, and strengthen global collaboration in the field of addiction prevention and recovery. The final day of the program was marked by the participation of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In his keynote address, President Erdoğan expressed his hope that the workshops, interactive sessions, and various activities conducted over the three-day program would yield fruitful and beneficial outcomes for all participants. He emphasized the importance of sharing knowledge and analyzing best practices in depth, describing the program as highly valuable. “Together with our Green Crescent, I wish continued success to each of the member organizations of the International Federation of Green Crescent, which operates in 65 countries,” he said. During the forum, Country Green Crescent representatives had the opportunity to present their work and extend their well wishes to the President. Delegates from Green Crescent South Africa- Shuhaida Adam, The Jordan Anti Drug Society - Mousa Daoud, Conectados Pela Vida Fernanda Gabriel da Silva, Green Crescent Australia- Kazım Ateş, and Thai Green Crescent -Patimoh Nima gave regional presentations, sharing local insights and experiences. The event concluded on a high note, reflecting the strength of international solidarity for healthier generations.

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The International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC) successfully held its 5th Ordinary General Assembly on April 1, 2025, bringing together representatives from national Green Crescent organizations across the globe. The Assembly marked an important milestone in the Federation’s journey, with the election and administration bodies, the approval of key amendments to the IFGC Charter, and the admission of new member organizations. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dinç was elected as the new President of IFGC, and Amb. Dr. Mehmet Güllüoğlu was appointed as Secretary General. The Federation extends its sincere appreciation to all member organizations for their active participation, valuable contributions, and continued dedication to a healthier, addiction-free world. The General Assembly strengthen better respond to global public health challenges. Board Structures for the 2025–2027 Term Board of Directors – Permanent Members Türkiye – Türkiye Yeşilay Vakfı Bulgaria – Yeshilay Bulgaria Association Australia – Green Crescent Australia Türkiye – Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti Uganda – Uganda Green Crescent Society Serbia – Zeleni Krst - Zeleni Polumsejec Syria – Suriye Yeşilay Derneği Indonesia – Yayasan Green Crescent Indonesia Dagestan (RF) – Green Crescent Board of Directors – Substitute Members Austria – Verein Neubeginn Suchtprävention Ethiopia – Ethiopian Green Crescent Organization Lebanon – Stardom Association (Al Najm) Azerbaijan – Zererli Verdişlere Qarşı İctimai Birliyi Jordan – The Jordan Anti Drugs Society Albania – Fondacioni "Yesilay" Thailand – Green Crescent Thailand Supervisory Board (2025–2027) Permanent Members Zambia – Green Crescent Zambia North Macedonia – Zdruzenie Jesilaj Na Rsm Iraq – Ibn Sina Foundation for Improvement and Sustainable Development North Cyprus – Kıbrıs Türk Yeşilay Derneği Bosnia and Herzegovina – Udruzenje Gradjana Zeleni Polumjesec u Bosni i Hercegovini Substitute Members Bangladesh – Health and Economy Morocco – Croisan Vert Morocain Kosovo – Kosova Yeşilay Cemiyeti (Shoqëria Hana e Gjelbërt e Kosovës) High Advisory Board (2025–2027) General President of IFGC Previous President of IFGC Malaysia – Pertubuhan Bulan Sabit Hijau Malaysia Nigeria – Green Crescent Health Development Initiative Brazil – Conectados Pela Vida Tunisia – Madinaty Kyrgyzstan – Caşıl Ay Koomu South Africa – Green Crescent South Africa Sri Lanka – Green Crescent Foundation With strengthened international cooperation, the Federation continues to advance its mission of promoting public health and addiction prevention worldwide.

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