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CADCA and ASSMCA Deliver Two-Day Youth Empowerment and Coalition Development Conference in San Juan

CADCA and ASSMCA Deliver Two-Day Youth Empowerment and...

CADCA and ASSMCA, Puerto Rico’s government agency for Mental Health and Addiction Services Administration, brought together more than 250 youth leaders, adult service providers, and community partners for a two-day training conference in San Juan on ...

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CADCA and ASSMCA Deliver Two-Day Youth Empowerment and Coalition Development Conference in San Juan

CADCA and ASSMCA Deliver Two-Day Youth Empowerment and Coalition Development Conference in San Juan

CADCA and ASSMCA, Puerto Rico’s government agency for Mental Health and Addiction Services Administration, brought together more than 250 youth leaders, adult service providers, and community partners for a two-day training conference in San Juan on November 20-21, 2025. This event is part of our continued partnership with ASSMCA and reflects our shared commitment to expanding coalition development across Puerto Rico.

Spotlight on Africa: What Community Coalitions Are Accomplishing Abroad

Spotlight on Africa: What Community Coalitions Are Accomplishing Abroad

Across Africa, coalitions are bringing together communities to improve prevention and promote healthier futures. Through local partnerships, education, and outreach, these groups are implementing evidence-based strategies to address the unique substance use challenges facing their communities. 

From Campus to Community, CADCA and University of Guayaquil Lead the Way in Ecuador 

From Campus to Community, CADCA and University of Guayaquil Lead the Way in Ecuador 

CADCA is proud to announce a new framework agreement for interinstitutional cooperation with the University of Guayaquil, marking an important milestone in advancing substance use prevention and community coalition development in Ecuador.

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CADCA Welcomes the 2024-2025 Humphrey Fellows

CADCA Welcomes the 2024-2025 Humphrey Fellows

This spring, CADCA is honored to once again welcome two distinguished professionals through the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright Exchange initiative that fosters learning and leadership development between the United States and countries around the world.

The Transformation of Recreo 3 in Duran, Ecuador

The Transformation of Recreo 3 in Duran, Ecuador

In the vibrant essence of Durán cantón, Guayas province, a tenacious community has woven a story of hope and transformation.

Prevention Sustainability Since 2009 | Overview of the Las Palmeras Community Coalition, One of the Longest-Standing Coalitions in the Americas

Prevention Sustainability Since 2009 | Overview of the Las Palmeras Community Coalition, One of the Longest-Standing Coalitions in the Americas

It was late 2009 when the CRESER NGO team found a group of people interested in forming a community coalition under the CADCA model in the Las Palmeras community in the Yarinacocha district, Coronel Portillo Province, Ucayali Department, Peru.

Spotlighting the Association of Anti-Drug Abuse Coalitions of the Philippines, Inc. (AADAC)

Spotlighting the Association of Anti-Drug Abuse Coalitions of the Philippines, Inc. (AADAC)

Thank You to the 2023-2024 Humphrey Fellows

Thank You to the 2023-2024 Humphrey Fellows

The Humphrey Fellowship underscores CADCA’s commitment to developing and advancing the capacity of individuals, organizations, and institutions globally in the pursuit of building safe, healthy, and drug-free communities.

Spotlighting AADAC PHL: International Leadership Award Winner

Spotlighting AADAC PHL: International Leadership Award Winner

CADCA is proud to present the prestigious International Leadership Award to the Association of Anti-Drug Abuse Coalitions of the Philippines Inc. (AADAC PHL)

CADCA’s Active Participation at the 67th CND: Advancing Community-Based Prevention on the Global Stage

CADCA’s Active Participation at the 67th CND: Advancing Community-Based Prevention on the Global Stage

CADCA proudly announces its recent participation in the 67th Annual United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

International Community Coalitions Mobilize Around the World in Response to COVID-19

Coligações comunitárias internacionais mobilizam-se em todo o mundo em resposta à COVID-19

As coligações comunitárias estão integradas na estrutura das suas comunidades. Seu principal objetivo é reduzir o uso e o uso indevido de substâncias

Coalition Success Story: Montevideo, Uruguay

História de sucesso da coalizão: Montevidéu, Uruguai

On November 9th the Community Coalition of La Unión in Montevideo, Uruguay unveiled renovations to the historic Plaza de la

CADCA’s Coalition Experience Showcased at 4th ISSUP International Conference in Nairobi, Kenya

Experiência de Coalizão da CADCA Apresentada na 4ª Conferência Internacional ISSUP em Nairóbi, Quênia

No próximo mês, a Sociedade Internacional de Profissionais de Uso de Substâncias (ISSUP) realizará sua 4ª Conferência Internacional em Nairóbi, no Quênia. O

International Programs Takes Off at the 17th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute

Programas Internacionais decola no 17º Instituto Anual de Treinamento de Meio de Ano

O 17º Mid-Year Training Institute (MYTI) teve sua maior participação no início deste verão, com 2.100 participantes viajando para

Coalitions Leaders Globally are Gearing up to Attend CADCA’s 2018 Mid-Year Training Institute in Orlando, Florida

Coalitions Leaders Globally are Gearing up to Attend CADCA’s 2018 Mid-Year Training Institute in Orlando, Florida

The upcoming CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute is set to be the biggest yet with over 2,000 registered participants on their