The first meeting of the International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC) Scientific Working Group was held online on June 12, 2025. The session brought together representatives from the Green Crescents of Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, and Nigeria to discuss the goals, structure, and focus areas of the group. Members expressed their willingness to hold regular monthly meetings to continue knowledge exchange and cooperation. It was agreed that members would submit written suggestions to help shape the group’s priorities.

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.

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.