Who are we?
Eurocare, the European Alcohol Policy Alliance, is a network of voluntary and non governmental organisations working on the prevention and reduction of alcohol related harm in Europe.
Who do we represent?
Eurocare was formed in 1990, as an alliance of voluntary and non-governmental organizations representing a diversity of views and cultural attitudes concerned with the impact of the European Union on Alcohol Policy in Member States.
Starting with 9 member organisations in 1990, it now includes some 50 organisations across 20 countries in Europe, most of which are national or supranational umbrella organisations.
Member organisations are involved in research and advocacy; education and training of voluntary and professional community care workers; the provision of counselling services and residential support for problem drinkers, of workplace and school based programmes as well as the provision of information to the public.
What is our mission?
Eurocare has a Secretariat in Brussels, which acts as the central contact point for member organisations as well as other bodies concerned with alcohol related issues, including national and international press.
Eurocare’s overall goal is to: Raise awareness among European, national and regional decision makers of the harms caused by alcohol (social, health and economic burden) ensuring that these are taken into consideration in all relevant EU policy discussions
Promote the development and implementation of evidence-based policies aimed at effectively preventing and reducing this burden
What do we do?
In order to achieve its goals, Eurocare:
Fosters cooperation among member organisations
Monitors all EU policy developments that have an impact on national alcohol policies
Engages in dialogue with decision makers
Seeks collaboration with non- governmental organisations sharing Eurocare’s concerns
Carries out advocacy campaigns
Responds to consultations and developments through letters and position papers
Facilitates the collection, collation, analysis, dissemination and utilization of data on alcohol consumption and related harm within the EU and other Member States
Publishes reports on selected topics
Organizes meetings and conferences to promote and facilitate exchange of information, experience and good practice
Provides information and analysis through a website and a regular newsletter
How do you get involved?
Eurocare publishes a bi monthly newsletter, which is widely disseminated to members, MEPs, NGOs and all other parties interested in alcohol policy developments at EU and MS level.
We will also be launching a new website in September, aiming to be a one stop shop on EU alcohol policy issues and alcohol news.
Contact
Eurocare Liason Office Rue des Confédérés 96-98 1000 Brussels, Belgium Tel +32-2 736 39 76 Fax +32-2 736 73 51 info@eurocare.org
