At the end of the most expectation-twister year of the last decade, as known as 2020, we wanted to investigate the structure, objectives, activities, and funding resources of the national harm reduction groups or networks in 34 European countries. So, we asked our members to provide us with the contact details of such networks.

Right with that first question, data collection have begun.
Only 50% of approached countries have such a network (17), whilst the rest does not.

Most of those 17 networks are established with formal structures such as mission statements, steering committees, registered members and annual work plans.
Two-third of the networks receive funding which is mostly from national or local authorities.
Their main activities? They share a focus on capacity building, advocacy and networking.
Moreover, the solid commitment they have to collaborate more between the European and national level,is enticing, which is now our intention to improve.

Once again, we would like to thank all the networks involved for their time and consideration.

Please read the detailed survey results HERE