Established in 1920, the Turkish Green Crescent Society is a non-profit and non-governmental organization empowering youth and adults with factual information about drugs in order for them to make informed decisions against different kinds of addictions including alcohol, tobacco, drug, gambling etc. Thanks to the experiences and expertise, the Green Crescent has become a trademark in the fight against addictions within the country by 24 branches and 64 representatives operating in numerous cities. ECOSOC Accredited, Green Crescent is rather active in the international arena as well with 97 Green Crescent Countries through working for the protection of society and particularly protecting young people from substance abuse and other risky behaviours. Within the goals of prevention of risky behaviours and protecting individuals from those, especially the youth, Green Crescent mobilizes public awareness, power and resources as well as helping people in need under any circumstances by preserving human dignity and respectability. To that end, it also organizes joint events and establishes cooperation with national and international public and private institutions and non-governmental organizations. Not only national events but also international events are the means of Green Crescent within that regard.
