International - Michel Perron Apppointed New Chairperson of VNGOC
Mr. Michel Perron, Director General of the Canadian Center on Substance Abuse (CCSA), was appointed new chairperson of the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC) - Dianova's representative, Ms. Elena Goti, was reelected as Deputy Secretary.
International - Statement by the Participants at WFTC Genoa Institute
The WFTC Genoa Institute, has brought together 200 people from the 52 countries represented in the WFTC who are involved with and committed to the work of therapeutic communities.
International - The Foundations & Values of Dianova's Education Project
For nearly forty years, the Dianova network vowed to give each person the means to achieve greater freedom and self-reliance, to be able to change.
International - December 1st, World AIDS Day
The world has been living with the AIDS virus for over twenty-five years. And in twenty-five years, the evolution of the disease has been fundamentally different, depending on countries and regions.
International - Publication of the Dianova Network's "Manifesto" & "Charter of Accountability"
At Dianova International's General Assembly, held in Madrid on October 30th, the representatives of the network's member organizations have approved two documents that are deemed important to the Network.
International - Immigration, Dianova Supports an Appeal from Amnesty International
Amnesty International recently released a series of four films designed to attract public concern about the fate of hundreds of migrants travelling in hope of reaching the USA, through Mexico.
Spain - Charity Concert to Help Las Marias' School in Nicaragua
The National Auditorium of the city of Madrid hosted the Santa Cecilia Classical Orchestra, under the direction of Cristóbal Soler, to help raise funds for Dianova's Las Marias school in Nicaragua.
Spain - Does Dianova Model Promotes Resiliency?
The Risk Management Research Center, which depends of the University of Barcelona organized the first European congress on Resiliency, the theme of which was: "Growing Despite Adversity"
Spain - The Bosc Animat, Best Entrepreneurial Initiative
The "Bosc Animat" Awarded "Best Entrepreneurial Initiative" in the Vall Baixa region (Barcelona)
Spain - Dianova Finalist at "Telefónica Ability Awards"
Dianova was nominated in the category "Prevention and Employability", with a program destined to improve quality of life among its employees.
Portugal - Dianova Becomes a Member of EFTC
In Portugal, Dianova became a member of the European Federation of Therapeutic Communities – official agreement was announced at EFTC General Assembly held in Italy, during the month of October
Portugal - Dianova, Finalist of "Manuel Antonio Mota" Award
The Manuel Antonio Mota Foundation selected Dianova in Portugal as one of the ten finalists for the "Manuel Antonio Mota" award among 346 participating organizations.
Canada - Social Intervention in the Hard Times of Economic Crisis
To an NGO, working in a time of crisis means achieving more with the same resources; it means utilizing every single resource, demanding each employee to demonstrate more commitment, to be vectors of solidarity, to take advantage of the smallest gesture from our volunteers and find a mean to multiply such efforts.
Canada - "Empowering My Life" Program Awarded at Terrebonne's Griffons d'Or
"Empowering My Life!" is a project destined to help at-risk, or socially vulnerable youth, engage in healthier lifestyles and behaviors through the development of various skills and abilities.
Sweden - Follow-up Study of Persons with Dependence Treated at Dianova
On Dianova in Sweden's initiative, the Department of Pyschology of Lund University launched an outcome study in a cohort of 72 individuals having requested Dianova's services.
Nicaragua - Celebration of Official UNESCO Affiliation
The ceremony was attended by the representative of the Nicaraguan Commission for UNESCO, Ms. Claudia Valle who emphasized the efforts made by the teachers, staff and students to achieve UNESCO affiliation. |
