Turkish Green Crescent Society
Budget
€33,936,388
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
13
4.75 FTE
EU Grants
€488,905
Mission & Goals
The Green Crescent Society's primary goals are to prevent and combat addictions such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs, technology, and gambling through public health efforts. Their remit includes providing preventive education, advocating for policies, conducting scientific research, and offering rehabilitation services. The organization aims to foster a healthier society, particularly focusing on youth, by upholding moral values and prioritizing scientific methods. Additionally, the Green Crescent works internationally to raise awareness and collaborate with other entities in addiction prevention and recovery efforts.
EU Legislative Interests
EU Alcohol Strategy Tobacco Products Directive EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan European Commission’s Beating Cancer Plan Mental Health Strategy
Communication Activities
The Turkish Green Crescent Society has engaged in numerous communication activities related to EU policies, including: International and National Events: Organized and participated in conferences and workshops to raise awareness on substance abuse prevention, technology addiction, and public health in line with EU directives. Campaigns: Conducted large-scale awareness campaigns targeting youth and vulnerable populations on issues such as tobacco, alcohol, and digital addiction, aligned with EU Action Plans. Publications: Developed reports, scientific studies, and position papers on best practices and standards in addiction prevention, sharing insights with EU institutions and the broader international community. These activities support the alignment of Türkiye's policies with EU standards and objectives in public health and addiction prevention.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
https://www.yesilay.org.tr/en/green-crescent-global/international-memberships-and-collaborations https://ifgc.org/en
Organisation Members
https://www.yesilay.org.tr/tr/subeler https://www.yesilay.org.tr/tr/gonullu-islemleri/gonullu-anasayfa https://www.yedam.org.tr/ https://yesilayspor.org.tr/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.