Mission and vision
Substance abuse and addiction of illicit drugs is a global problem and can only be addressed by the joint efforts of all worldwide organizations including governments.
In a combined, structured and sustained action, the mission of the Rotarian Action Group for Addiction Prevention is to strengthen those efforts by organizing an international group of Rotary specialists and activists to develop constructive plans of action to be used to initiate prevention of addiction and illicit drugs.
Within Rotary the group will work to inform, stimulate, support and advise clubs and districts how to tackle the problem in a structural long-term manner, with vision and a strategy. They will offer Rotarians a quarterly newsletter, website and opportunities to interact and share ideas for awareness and prevention at conferences and conventions.
Founded in February 2013 and recognized by Rotary International in January 2016, we now operate in more than 42 countries and 45 districts... in accordance with Rotary International policy.
Our aim is to:
- prospect all Rotarians active in prevention of substance abuse and addiction
- bring their expertise together for study and exchange
- learn how Rotary clubs can participate in the struggle agains addiction
- disseminate this knowledge and the developed methodology
- inform and stimulate Rotary Districts and clubs
- integrate addiction prevention as an essential part of their service.