✨ Celebramos 2 años de compromiso y acción voluntaria ✨

Hoy vivimos una jornada llena de satisfacción, alegría y sentido de propósito. En el marco de nuestro 2.º aniversario de capítulo, y coincidiendo con el Día Internacional del Voluntariado, realizamos una reunión y conversatorio que nos permitió compartir experiencias, aprendizajes y sueños para seguir construyendo juntos.

Fue un espacio enriquecedor donde reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con la comunidad y reconocimos la labor de todas las personas voluntarias que hacen posible este camino. 💙

Agradecemos profundamente la participación de...

Durante esta semana, ISSUP Capítulo de Panamá llevó a cabo una agenda intensa y enriquecedora con visitas del  Padre Carlos Oliveros (Padre Charly) a diversos centros de tratamiento, tales como: Hogares CREA, Fundación REMAR y el Centro El Buen Samaritano. Además, de participar en una entrevista en el programa radial Sanamente, como antesala al foro: "Reflexiones sobre los centros barriales para el abordaje de las adicciones", realizado en el marco del seguimiento a la capacitación en el Curriculum de Prevención, Tratamiento y Recuperación para las Organizaciones Basadas en la Fe. que se...

We’re excited to share that ISSUP has successfully launched the pilot of the Investing in Evidence-Based Prevention (IEP) Workshop, attended by 18 participants from 17 countries. The workshop was delivered in two online sessions, held on 14 and 21 August, bringing together policy-makers, decision-makers and funders. 

 

The IEP workshop was developed by Jeff Lee, and Rachele Donini, together with the Scientific Support Team (SST). The pilot was delivered by Rachele Donini as trainer. 

 

The first session, Introduction to Prevention Science, focused on the fundamentals of prevention...

This week, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention, insisting that those working in this field should be appropriately specialized. He often reminded us that while generalists and treatment specialists are well-meaning and deeply embedded within their communities, they are not always best placed to develop and implement evidence-based prevention systems. Jeff emphasized that prevention must be treated as a distinct science—one that is grounded in rigorous research...

The National Chapters Team held a pivotal 2-day virtual meeting from 10th – 11th December 2024 to evaluate the current operational model for National Chapters and identify opportunities for improvement and growth. The meeting was dubbed a ‘Vision Meeting’ to reflect the core agenda: Crafting a forward-looking plan for the ISSUP National Chapters. 

Another year has swiftly passed, adding to the remarkable list of successes achieved by ISSUP National Chapters across the globe.

Don't miss our latest newsletter for details of recent meetings and activities in Latin America and Africa. This issue also includes information on how to gain advanced clinical skills with the UTC16 Self Led Course.

Read it here: Issue 182