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* "Wake up".<ref name="unicef">Maldives launches its first national campaign on drug prevention. The campaign, entitled “Wake Up”, was launched by the National Narcotics Bureau, the non-governmental organization Journey, and UNICEF. The aim of this campaign is to prevent drug abuse and promote recovery among addicts throughout the Maldives. [http://www.unicef.org/maldives/media_3730.htm The launching of First National Campaign on Drug Prevention, (NNCB, JOURNEY,UNICEF)]</ref> Wake Up Campaign<ref name="wakeup">{{cite web|title=Maldives launches first-ever national drug abuse prevention campaign|url=http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/maldives_42327.html|work=UNICEF|publisher=UNICEF|accessdate=16 August 2012|author=Kun Li|date=3 January 2008}}</ref> in collaboration with [[UNICEF]].
* "Wake up".<ref name="unicef">Maldives launches its first national campaign on drug prevention. The campaign, entitled “Wake Up”, was launched by the National Narcotics Bureau, the non-governmental organization Journey, and UNICEF. The aim of this campaign is to prevent drug abuse and promote recovery among addicts throughout the Maldives. [http://www.unicef.org/maldives/media_3730.htm The launching of First National Campaign on Drug Prevention, (NNCB, JOURNEY,UNICEF)]</ref> Wake Up Campaign<ref name="wakeup">{{cite web|title=Maldives launches first-ever national drug abuse prevention campaign|url=http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/maldives_42327.html|work=UNICEF|publisher=UNICEF|accessdate=16 August 2012|author=Kun Li|date=3 January 2008}}</ref> in collaboration with [[UNICEF]].
* "I Control My Brain" campaign with support from [[UNODC]], [[UNDP]], and local agencies. (UNDP’s HIV/AIDS programme supported Journey (NGO), to launch the “I Control My Brain” drug prevention campaign, which focused on using the media to educate and enable Maldivian youth to reject illicit drugs, prevent drug abuse and encourage current users to quit.)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.undp.org.mv/v2/?lid%3D99%26dcid%3D264 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-08-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203001214/http://undp.org.mv/v2/?lid=99 |archivedate=2011-12-03 |df= }}</ref> This campaign was launched by former Vice President,<ref name="presidencymaldives">Vice President Dr. Mohamed Waheed has launched the “I Control My Brain” drug prevention campaign initiated by Journey, an NGO dedicated in helping drug addicts in their recovery, and in raising public awareness on drug related issues, [http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=5521 Vice President Launches Journey’s “I Control My Brain” Drug Prevention Campaign 25 June 2011, Ref: 2011-454]</ref> the current president of Maldives His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik.
* "I Control My Brain" campaign with support from [[UNODC]], [[UNDP]], and local agencies. (UNDP’s HIV/AIDS programme supported Journey (NGO), to launch the “I Control My Brain” drug prevention campaign, which focused on using the media to educate and enable Maldivian youth to reject illicit drugs, prevent drug abuse and encourage current users to quit.)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.undp.org.mv/v2/?lid%3D99%26dcid%3D264 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-08-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203001214/http://undp.org.mv/v2/?lid=99 |archivedate=2011-12-03 |df= }}</ref> This campaign was launched by former Vice President,<ref name="presidencymaldives">Vice President Dr. Mohamed Waheed has launched the “I Control My Brain” drug prevention campaign initiated by Journey, an NGO dedicated in helping drug addicts in their recovery, and in raising public awareness on drug related issues, [http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=5521 Vice President Launches Journey’s “I Control My Brain” Drug Prevention Campaign 25 June 2011, Ref: 2011-454]</ref> the current president of Maldives His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik.
* "Parental Guide-Successful Parenting" booklet for HIV and Drug prevention with support of UNODC. The booklet was released by the current Vice President of Maldives His Excellency Mohammed Waheed Deen.<ref name="presidencymaldives_a">Vice President launches Journey’s book on successful parenting 26 June 2012, Ref: 2012-434, [http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=7586 the Vice President expressed his appreciation to the different NGO’s in the Maldives, in creating increased awareness on the dangers of illicit drugs.]</ref>
* "Parental Guide-Successful Parenting" booklet for HIV and Drug prevention with support of UNODC. The booklet was released by the current Vice President of Maldives His Excellency [[Mohammed Waheed Deen]].<ref name="presidencymaldives_a">Vice President launches Journey’s book on successful parenting 26 June 2012, Ref: 2012-434, [http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=7586 the Vice President expressed his appreciation to the different NGO’s in the Maldives, in creating increased awareness on the dangers of illicit drugs.]</ref>

== International and National Awards and Recognition ==
[[File:Journey (NGO) receives national youth award by HEP of Maldives.jpg|thumb|123x123px|Journey (NGO) receives national youth<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=24&aid=2801&pid=57982|title=Function held to mark the National Youth Day|last=|first=|date=17 Nov 2017|website=presidencymaldives.gov.mv|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=3 Nov 2017}}</ref>]]
# National Youth Award 2013 by HEP [[Abdulla Yameen|Yameen Abdul Gayyoom]] of [[Maldives]] awarded to Journey (NGO) for doing outstanding work in betterment of society.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/?lid=11&dcid=14967|title=President Yameen Launches Maldives Youth ‎Entrepreneurship Program: National Youth Award of Maldives 2014|last=|first=|date=17 Nov 2014|website=presidencymaldives.gov.mv|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
# [[SAARC]] The 2011 Award was conferred upon Moahmed Faseen Rafiu (founder member of Journey NGO) on the theme, ‘Youth Leadership in the Fight against Social Ills' after competing among 19 applicants from seven Member States of [[SAARC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://foreign.gov.mv/index.php/en/mediacentre/news/1385-mohamed-faseen-rafiu-of-maldives-wins-saarc-youth-award-2011|title=Mohamed Faseen Rafiu of Maldives wins SAARC Youth Award-2011|last=|first=|date=10 October 2012|website=http://foreign.gov.mv|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=3 Nov 2017}}</ref>
# Youth Award of 2015 awarded to staff of Journey (NGO) Nasrulla Niyaz.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vnews.mv/54207|title=Youth Awards 2016 presented to eight recipients|last=|first=|date=2015-11-18|work=|access-date=3 November 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref>
# Youth Award of 2016 awarded to Volunteer of Journey (NGO) Ahmed Wanood.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://vnews.mv/74019|title=Youth Awards 2016 conferred to eight individuals|last=|first=|date=2016-11-24|work=V news Maldives|access-date=3 November 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref>[[File:National award of recognition 2016 awarded to Journey(NGO) on republic day 2016 by HEP of Maldives.jpg|thumb|123x123px|National award of recognition 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=24&aid=2801&pid=57982|title=Function held to mark the National Youth Day|last=|first=|date=17 Nov 2017|website=presidencymaldives.gov.mv|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=3 Nov 2017}}</ref>]]
# National award of recognition awarded to Journey (NGO), in the area of Social Services (contribution on elimination of negative action in the society)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=17378|title=President Yameen presents National Award of Honour and National Award of Recognition|last=|first=|date=10 November 2016|website=presidencymaldives.gov.mv|pages=2016-423|bibcode=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=3 Nov 2017}}</ref>
# Winner of International E-NGO award in the category of Health and wellness.
# National award for Special Achievement 2017.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:24, 3 November 2017

Journey (NGO)
FoundedNovember 29, 2005 by a group of recovering users[1] in The Republic of Maldives
TypeNon-profit
NGO
Location
  • National
    G.Greenge, 20119 , Male' Journey[2]
ServicesCreating awareness for prevention of Drugs and HIV in community.
Helping the drug users deviate from addiction.
Preventing youth from engaging in HIV prone anti-social behavior.
FieldsHIV and Drugs prevention campaigns, research, lobbying, media spot messages, daily sessions and classes, daily outreach interventions, peer and group counseling, Voluntary counseling and testing, All free.
MembersMore than 1500 members.
Key people
Mohamed Zubair[3] (Chair Person)
Mohamed Shueb (CEO)
Websitewww.journey.org.mv

Journey is a Maldives-based non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on the use of drugs and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The organization was officially registered on November 29, 2005 with the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Maldives and functions within the premises of the Maldivian legal and regulatory system.[4] Journey is a unique organisation to make the people aware about the fact that,in the case of drug users"Recovery is Possible"and to change the social belief or social stigma 'Once an Addict always an Addict'.[5]

Mission and aims

The primary mission of Journey consists of the following:

  • The prevention of drug experimentation among young people.
  • The prevention of HIV vulnerable behavior among young people.
  • Raising public awareness on drug addiction, HIV, and related issues.
  • To assist substance users with the process of "recovery" and avoiding relapse.

The main goals of Journey are:

  • Provision of supportive aftercare service for recovering drug users.
  • Prevention of substance abuse and HIV.
  • Intervention.
  • Creating awareness of drugs, drug addiction, sexually transmitted disease (STD), HIV, and drug-related issues.
  • Facilitating the provision of peer-to-peer support for young people to refrain from substance abuse and experimentation with drugs.
  • Dissemination of information on infectious blood-borne diseases.
  • Support for a "harm reduction" approach to substance use and STD-prevention.[6]

Journey was established by recovering addicts who had gone through all the suffering and misery of ceasing drug use. In addition, the NGO is managed and run by recovering drug users. Journey believes its staff members are extremely helpful as they can feel and understand the experiences of their addicted brothers and sisters. This is the main reason why Journey took the initiative to help and assist others through their recoveries from drug dependency.

HIV and Drug Prevention Campaigns

Journey has started three HIV and drug prevention campaigns to prevent youth from experimenting with drugs and engaging in risky activities which can lead to HIV.

  • "Wake up".[7] Wake Up Campaign[8] in collaboration with UNICEF.
  • "I Control My Brain" campaign with support from UNODC, UNDP, and local agencies. (UNDP’s HIV/AIDS programme supported Journey (NGO), to launch the “I Control My Brain” drug prevention campaign, which focused on using the media to educate and enable Maldivian youth to reject illicit drugs, prevent drug abuse and encourage current users to quit.)[9] This campaign was launched by former Vice President,[10] the current president of Maldives His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik.
  • "Parental Guide-Successful Parenting" booklet for HIV and Drug prevention with support of UNODC. The booklet was released by the current Vice President of Maldives His Excellency Mohammed Waheed Deen.[11]

International and National Awards and Recognition

Journey (NGO) receives national youth[12]
  1. National Youth Award 2013 by HEP Yameen Abdul Gayyoom of Maldives awarded to Journey (NGO) for doing outstanding work in betterment of society.[13]
  2. SAARC The 2011 Award was conferred upon Moahmed Faseen Rafiu (founder member of Journey NGO) on the theme, ‘Youth Leadership in the Fight against Social Ills' after competing among 19 applicants from seven Member States of SAARC.[14]
  3. Youth Award of 2015 awarded to staff of Journey (NGO) Nasrulla Niyaz.[15]
  4. Youth Award of 2016 awarded to Volunteer of Journey (NGO) Ahmed Wanood.[16]
    National award of recognition 2016[17]
  5. National award of recognition awarded to Journey (NGO), in the area of Social Services (contribution on elimination of negative action in the society)[18]
  6. Winner of International E-NGO award in the category of Health and wellness.
  7. National award for Special Achievement 2017.

References

  1. ^ http://journey.org.mv/about/welcome
  2. ^ http://goo.gl/maps/J0dB5
  3. ^ Mohamed Zubair, Chair person of Journey NGO, Board of Directors of Journey NGO Archived 2010-11-29 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Journey NGO (2011). "Home". Journey NGO. Journey NGO. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Journey NGO,Republic of Malidives". 2005.
  6. ^ Journey NGO (2011). "Mission and Goals". Journey NGO. Journey NGO. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  7. ^ Maldives launches its first national campaign on drug prevention. The campaign, entitled “Wake Up”, was launched by the National Narcotics Bureau, the non-governmental organization Journey, and UNICEF. The aim of this campaign is to prevent drug abuse and promote recovery among addicts throughout the Maldives. The launching of First National Campaign on Drug Prevention, (NNCB, JOURNEY,UNICEF)
  8. ^ Kun Li (3 January 2008). "Maldives launches first-ever national drug abuse prevention campaign". UNICEF. UNICEF. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-12-03. Retrieved 2012-08-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ Vice President Dr. Mohamed Waheed has launched the “I Control My Brain” drug prevention campaign initiated by Journey, an NGO dedicated in helping drug addicts in their recovery, and in raising public awareness on drug related issues, Vice President Launches Journey’s “I Control My Brain” Drug Prevention Campaign 25 June 2011, Ref: 2011-454
  11. ^ Vice President launches Journey’s book on successful parenting 26 June 2012, Ref: 2012-434, the Vice President expressed his appreciation to the different NGO’s in the Maldives, in creating increased awareness on the dangers of illicit drugs.
  12. ^ "Function held to mark the National Youth Day". presidencymaldives.gov.mv. 17 Nov 2017. Retrieved 3 Nov 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  13. ^ "President Yameen Launches Maldives Youth ‎Entrepreneurship Program: National Youth Award of Maldives 2014". presidencymaldives.gov.mv. 17 Nov 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  14. ^ "Mohamed Faseen Rafiu of Maldives wins SAARC Youth Award-2011". http://foreign.gov.mv. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 3 Nov 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help); External link in |website= (help)
  15. ^ "Youth Awards 2016 presented to eight recipients". 2015-11-18. Retrieved 3 November 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  16. ^ "Youth Awards 2016 conferred to eight individuals". V news Maldives. 2016-11-24. Retrieved 3 November 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  17. ^ "Function held to mark the National Youth Day". presidencymaldives.gov.mv. 17 Nov 2017. Retrieved 3 Nov 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  18. ^ "President Yameen presents National Award of Honour and National Award of Recognition". presidencymaldives.gov.mv. 10 November 2016. pp. 2016–423. Retrieved 3 Nov 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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