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April 29, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Monthly Members’ Webinar

Making it happen: How Communities Promote Alcohol-Free Initiatives

Date

April 29, 2025

Time

14.00 – 15.30, Central Summer European Time

Venue

Zoom webinar hosted by Movendi International

What the virtual event is about

Across the world, communities are taking action to create alcohol-free initiatives that promote health, safety, and well-being. But how do these initiatives come to life? What makes them successful?

Every other month, Movendi International invites members to join an online exchange and capacity-building webinar focused on key topics in alcohol policy, advocacy, and community engagement.

This webinar will highlight community-driven action in shaping alcohol-free norms. From grassroots activities to nationwide campaigns and international mobilisation, members will share their experiences, lessons learned, and creative strategies to inspire alcohol-free way of life and challenge the alcohol norm.

This session will be an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from real-life examples, and explore how similar initiatives can be developed in different contexts. We will also explore how World Alcohol-Free Day and other initiatives promoting liberation from alcohol in general can be used as tools to create change in different regions.

Purpose:

  • Spotlight inspiring stories and experiences from members who have promoted alcohol-free initiatives through community campaigns, cultural initiatives, or public events.
  • Exchange ideas and learn from each other about what works in different contexts to engage people and replacing the alcohol norm with healthier social norms.
  • Encourage collaboration and planning for World Alcohol-Free Day 2025, including messaging, mobilisation tools, and outreach strategies.
  • Strengthen community engagement by highlighting the shared values and collective energy behind alcohol-free initiatives.

 

Program:

Moderator: Kristina Sperkova

Member Spotlights:

  • Magne Richardsen (FMR, Norway) – how FMR brought together professionals and communities to create welcoming, alcohol-free environments.
  • Kristina Sperkova (Movendi Slovakia) – reflections on Dry February and how it’s sparking conversations.
  • Theera Watcharapranee (SDN, Thailand) – a deep dive into how Buddhist Lent helps shape alcohol-free norms through cultural and religious traditions.
  • Maik Dünnbier (Movendi International) – A short analysis tying together lessons and trends from the movement.

Global Conversation: A roundtable that will explore the opportunities and challenges of launching alcohol-free initiatives in their countries – and how we can support each other, with:

  • Pubudu Sumanasekara (Sri Lanka) – Movendi Vice-President
  • Juliet Namukasa (Uganda) – Chairperson, Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance and Movendi Board member
  • Beatriz Champagne (Latin America) – Director, CLAS

Summary by Maik Dünnbier – including reflections on how these insights can shape World Alcohol-Free Day 2025

Details

Date:
April 29
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Organizer

Movendi International

Venue

ZOOM