the dianova network

Dianova is an international NGO with consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC), operating in 12 countries of the Americas and Europe. Dianova develops innovative programs and projects in the fields of education, youth, addiction prevention and treatment, as well as in the area of social and community development.

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the network newsbriefs

A Classical Music Concert to Help Nicaragua

Buy your tickets now and make a gesture of support

October 29, 2010, the city of Madrid's national auditorium will host the Santa Cecilia classical orchestra for a very special event dedicated to the best movie soundtracks, a concert which proceeds will be destined to improve water and electrical supply systems at Dianova-run Las Marias college, in Nicaragua.

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Online box office (direct link): www.servicaixa.com
The event's mini-site: www.llevareluzyagua.org (Spanish)

June 2010 - « La Caixa » Spanish Bank Donates 200,000 Euros to Help Renovate Santa Lucia Center

Commitment to the community

Dianova representatives and those of the social programs of the Spanish bank, La Caixa, have signed a cooperative agreement focusing on quality of life improvements for those in treatment at Dianova’s Santa Lucia center.

The project was selected by the Catalonian Institution after the launch of its annual request for proposals from various community-based Spanish organizations providing residential stays for those committed to a process of rehabilitation.

May 2010 - "Mocktails: Memories of a Night of Fun

Network - Portugal - Health Promotion

For the second consecutive year, Dianova launched a health promotion initiative during the Portugese Week of Youth, in partnership with the municipality of Torres Vedras, the municipal police, the Institute for Drugs and Drug Addiction, the Portuguese Institute of Youth and Red Bull, as well as various restaurants, bars and clubs. 

The risk behaviors associated with the use of a legal psychoactive substance such as alcohol, represent one of our most damaging social problems, with neurological, physiological and behavioral repercussions.

Download original flyer (pdf doc.)
View the initiative's outcomes on Slideshare (in portuguese language)

May 2010 - The Spanish Bank "la Caixa" Helps to Rebuild Dianova Centers in Chile

Network - Chile

The Spanish bank la Caixa has donated 5,200 euros to help rebuild Dianova Chile’s earthquake-damaged San Bernardo therapeutic community.The center had implemented a very successful therapeutic and educational residential program, however, the project came to an end after the earthquake of February 27 severely damaged San Bernardo's center and other Dianova Chilean facilities nationwide.

May 2010 - Portugal, The SOLIS Project Nominated for the Novo Norte 2010 Awards

Network - Portugal

Portugal’s SOLIS project consisted of the participation of 12 local initiatives, 11 partners, 60 months of development, more than 3600 beneficiaries and a total investment of 1.18 million euros!

The SOLIS Social and Community Development Program, conducted by Dianova Portugal, has been nominated, along with five other programs, for the NOVO NORTE 2010 awards.

May 2010 - Dianova to Represent Civil Society as a Member of the Organization of American States

International Relations

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) has voted to approve Dianova as a registered civil society organization (CSO).

This achievement represents a milestone for the overall Dianova network at a level of, and parallel to, our status with the United Nations. For this is the reason we would like to thank all those who have made it possible, and in particular our member organizations present in the American hemisphere.

March 2010 - Dianova Nicaragua "Las Marias" Education Center Celebrates 12th Anniversary

Network - Nicaragua

Since 1998, Dianova Nicaragua’s "Las Marias" Education center has been dedicated to developing programs for children and adolescents who are at-risk of exclusion from normal society. Dianova's education program emphasizes the prevention of addiction and other at-risk behaviors and prepares its students for productive lives.

Las Marias' education program consists of traditional primary and secondary education taught by certified teachers, in addition to sports and arts-and-craft activities and workshops in substance abuse prevention.

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In Chile, After the Earthquake

One of the most damaging earthquakes in modern history struck Chile during the night of February, 27, at 03:00 a.m. local time, registering a magnitude of 8.8 on Richter scale.

The situation in Chile is extremely serious; the earthquake caused approximately 800 casualties, and about 1,500 kilometers of coastal areas were affected by the Tsunami that was spawned by the quake.

Thankfully, no human life was lost among Dianova staff personnel in Chile or among those being cared for by them. However, several Dianova buildings were severely damaged. In the aftermath or the earthquake: the situation of Dianova