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Development through alcohol prevention

Movendi International is the largest independent global movement for development through alcohol prevention. We unite, strengthen and empower civil society to address alcohol as serious obstacles to development on personal, community, societal and global level.

The Issues
Movendi International works for creating opportunities, providing environments and effecting conditions for all people to lead happier, healthier, richer and freer lives. We advocate for comprehensive and evidence-based solutions consisting of public policy measures as well as scientific research, prevention, education and awareness raising, capacity building and treatment and rehabilitation.
What We Do
Movendi International is a global movement based in Sweden, with 150 member organizations in 60 countries. We work for development through alcohol prevention, for everyone’s right to quality of life, personal freedom, human rights and global solidarity.
Take Action
Be part of leading the change and take action with us. With Movendi International you are at the forefront of promoting global health and sustainable development.
166 ORGANIZATIONS
62 COUNTRIES
1,851 FOUNDED
72,993,229 REACH IN 2023
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Going on

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Opinion

Replacing the Harmful Alcohol Norm: How Families Can Lead the Change

Angelica Claro - Oct 6 '24
Policy News

Alberta Rejects Liquor Being Sold in Grocery and Convenience Stores
Opinion

Women, Alcohol and Breast Cancer: A Deadly Risk We Need to Talk About Much More

Amy C. Willis - Oct 1 '24
Science Digest

Countries Fail to Utilize Alcohol Policy in United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks
Science Digest

Understanding Costs and Economic Impact of Alcohol Use Disorder in South Asia
Community Solutions

Thailand: People, Communities Campaign Against Government’s Gift to Big Alcohol, Making Alcohol Cheaper

The problem

Every 10 seconds a person dies because of alcohol

Obstacle to achieving 14 out of 17 SDGs

On average 5% of GDP lost per year

Leading cause of death of 15-49 years olds

More about Alcohol as Obstacle to Sustainable Development

New Alcohol Issues Podcast Season

The Alcohol Issues Podcast is back. The first two episodes of season three have dropped. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Event Calendar

Worldwide overview of events, including exclusive Movendi members events, and UN Observances with a special focus on alcohol policy and science related.

World AF Day© 2024

Get involved in and contribute to World Alcohol-Free Day 2024.

Event Alert

ALCOHOL POLICY FOR DELIVERING A BETTER PRESENT AND SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE - Why Delivering on the Global Alcohol Action Plan Is Critical for Meeting the SDGs -