Youth Organisations for Drug Action
Budget
€200 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
9
7.75 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
YODA is a network of organisations and individuals that was set up in 2011 to meet the needs of young activists and professionals who have been disenfranchised when it comes to determining drug policy but are amongst those most affected by drugs and the drug laws. YODA is part of a growing movement of people speaking out against dogmatic and stigmatising drug policies. Students and young people have been at the heart of every action towards ending discrimination and it is essential we work together to build a truly international movement. Our aims are to: Bulid a better and healthier society for young people and children, where drug policy is based on scientific evidence and human rights. Reduce the social stigma associated with drug use by providing the public, policy makers, media and other organisations with the information about the impact of drugs and drug policy on young people and other vulnerable communities. Improve the quality of life of children and you (...)
EU Legislative Interests
EU International positions on drugs and drug policy, e.g. position for United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs sessions. EU Drug Strategy and Action Plan 2021- 2025 EU Drug Strategy and Action Plan 2026-2030
Communication Activities
Protecting rights of young people in the areas related to drugs and drug policy. 2017 Training in the work with young problem drug users. 2018 Substance-info. 2018-continued SCANNER. 2019-continued EU CSFD 2019-2022 Let's talk about drugs - new methods of communication with youth 2019-2022 Youth 2 Youth - 2024-2026
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
International Drug Policy Consortium Eurasian Harm Reduction Association Correlation European Harm Reduction Network
Organisation Members
Free Clinic Społeczna Inicjatywa Narkopolityki Aksion Plus Juventas Re Generation Hallgatói Drogpolitikai Egyesület Healthy Options Project Skopje Labirynth Margina APDES PRIMA Young Wave
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.