THE DRUG PREVENTION AND INFORMATION PROGRAMME: Support to the activities of NGOs or other organisations through operating grants

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The general objectives of the Drug Prevention and Information Programme 2007-2013 are:
(a) to prevent and reduce drug use, dependence and drug-related harms.
(b) to contribute to the improvement of information on drug use; and
(c) to support the implementation of the EU Drugs Strategy.

Maßnahmen/Methoden

The Programme 2007-2013 supports projects and activities associated with the following
specific objectives:
(a) To promote transnational actions to:
(b) set up multidisciplinary networks that can make a clear and specific
contribution to achieving the objectives of this programme;
�� ensure the expansion of the knowledge base, the exchange of
information and the identification and dissemination of good
practice, e.g. through training, study visits and staff exchanges;
�� raise awareness of the social and health problems caused by drugs
use and to encourage an open dialogue with a view to promoting a
better understanding of the drug phenomenon; and
�� support measures aimed at preventing drug use, including the
reduction of drug-related harm and treatment methods, taking into
account the latest state of scientific knowledge;
(c) To involve civil society in the implementation and development of the
European Union’s Drugs Strategy and Action Plans; and
(d) To monitor, implement and evaluate the implementation of specific actions under the Drugs Action Plans 2005–2008 and 2009–2012.

Antragsberechtigt

The applicant must be non profit making entity (non-governmental (NGOs) or other organization) duly constituted at least for two years on the basis of the law of one of the EU or EFTA/EEA Member States;

Einreichungsfrist Ende

17.12.2010