Dianova International

What Dianova International does

Dianova International is a Swiss-based international NGO (legal entity: Organisation Internationale Dianova, CHE 108 501 565) founded in 1998 and headquartered at the John Knox Centre in Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva. The organization operates across 17 countries and 4 continents with 78 employees and delegations in Barcelona (Spain) and Managua (Nicaragua). It holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and engages formally with the Human Rights Council, WHO, UNODC, UN Women, UNESCO, the European Union, and the OAS/CICAD. Its activities span four operational areas: Addiction Services (prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and reintegration), Training and Education Services, International Relations and Advocacy, and Awareness Campaigns (e.g., #SupportNotStigma, The Power of Words). The organization produces policy briefs, position papers, and reports; organizes webinars, side events at UN sessions, and international conferences; and maintains active digital presence across Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

The organization operates as a public-utility nonprofit with no commercial products or technology offerings. Its 'core technology' consists of evidence-based methodologies for addiction treatment, prevention, harm reduction, and reintegration, delivered through a member-organization network that includes Dianova Spain, Dianova Nicaragua Foundation, Dianova Chile, Dianova Canada, and Dianova Italy, alongside strategic alliances with therapeutic community federations (EFTC, WFTC), academic partners (Iscte–University Institute of Lisbon, University of Barcelona), and civil society coalitions (IDPC, VNGOC, CSF, GCDP). Dianova functions more as a channel for partner-developed innovation than as a builder of technology, exemplified by its highlighting of UTRIP Institute's AI-powered prevention assistant Preventina rather than in-house AI development.

Dianova's revenue model combines donations, grants, and charitable contributions from individuals, institutions, and foundations with revenue from training and education services delivered in partnership with academic institutions and the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA). All services provided through its website — event information, publications, newsletter subscription, contact services — are free of charge. The organization's go-to-market motion is community-led: it engages grass-roots organizations, hosts webinars, organizes side events at UN sessions, and participates in international conferences to advance evidence-based advocacy in drug policy, public health, and human rights. Governance includes member organizations and civil society partners rather than equity-based ownership; no parent company, funding rounds, or investor backing are reported.

Name

Dianova International

Legal name

Organisation Internationale Dianova

Website

https://dianova.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dianova International is a Swiss-based international NGO operating across 17 countries on addiction services, training, and policy advocacy in drug policy, health, and human rights, with UN ECOSOC consultative status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Harm reduction programs
• Drug policy advocacy
• Social reintegration support
• Nonprofit health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Grand-Saconnex

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Dianova operates as a public utility NGO relying on donations, grants, and charitable contributions from individuals, institutions, and foundations to fund its advocacy, training, and community programs across 17 countries.
2. Training and Education Services: The organization develops and delivers training programs, educational services, and professional development courses in addiction services, prevention science, and related health/human rights fields, often in partnership with academic institutions like Iscte–University Institute of Lisbon.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dianova International is a Swiss-based international NGO that delivers addiction services (prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and reintegration), training and education programs, international advocacy on drug policy and human rights, and awareness campaigns. The organization operates a network of member organizations across 17 countries, providing evidence-based services directly to vulnerable populations and engaging with international bodies including the United Nations, World Health Organization, and European Union institutions.

Product overview

Dianova International is a Swiss-based international NGO (Organisation Internationale Dianova, CHE 108 501 565) operating as a public utility organization with special consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The organization does not offer commercial technology products or software services. Its activities focus on advocacy, awareness campaigns, and social services in drug policy, health policy, and human rights. Key operational areas include Addiction Services (Prevention, Treatment, Harm Reduction, Reintegration & Support), Training & Education Services, International Relations & Advocacy, and Awareness Campaigns. The organization maintains offices in Geneva (Switzerland) as head office, with delegations in Barcelona (Spain) and Managua (Nicaragua), and operates across 17 countries on 4 continents. The organization produces publications, organizes events and webinars, and conducts advocacy work with international bodies including the United Nations Human Rights Council, World Health Organization, UNODC, UN Women, UNESCO, and the European Union.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Addiction Prevention Services Evidence-based addiction prevention programs addressing substance use disorders across multiple countries. Includes educational and community-based prevention initiatives targeting vulnerable populations.
• Addiction Treatment Services Therapeutic community-based treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders. Delivered through Dianova's member organizations across 17 countries, integrating evidence-based methodologies and clinical expertise.
• Harm Reduction Services Programs to reduce harm associated with substance use, including overdose prevention, awareness initiatives such as International Overdose Awareness Day, and evidence-based harm reduction approaches.
• Reintegration & Support Services Social reintegration and ongoing support services for individuals in recovery from addiction, including care and support programs addressing gender, mental health, and social inclusion dimensions.
• Training & Education Services Educational programs on addiction services, prevention science, drug policy, and human rights, including the European Drugs Summer School and Winter School co-organized with the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and Iscte–University Institute of Lisbon.
• International Relations & Advocacy Policy advocacy and engagement with UN bodies (ECOSOC, Human Rights Council, CND, CSW, WHO, UNODC), EU institutions (European Parliament, European Commission, EUDA), and other international organizations on drug policy, health policy, and human rights.

Quantifiable outcome

• International Overdose Awareness Day 2026 marks its 25th anniversary, with Dianova calling for evidence-based overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and ensuring no one is left behind
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• United Nations Human Rights CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova engages with the Human Rights Council as part of its advocacy work, participating in sessions and side events to advance human rights-centered approaches to drug policy.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova collaborates with WHO on public health responses, alcohol control initiatives (SAFER), and health-centered approaches to substance use, contributing expertise from field operations to global health guidance.
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova maintains ongoing engagement with UNODC through CND sessions, World Drug Report launches, and participation in civil society consultations, contributing to global drug policy discourse.
• UN WomenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova partners with UN Women on gender dimensions of drug policy and violence against women, organizing joint events and advocacy initiatives.
• UNESCOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova holds official partnership status with UNESCO, participating in NGO forums and contributing to international cooperation on education, culture, and social issues.
• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova engages with EU institutions including the European Parliament, European Commission, and European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) on drug policy, civil society participation, and training programs.
• Organization of American States (OAS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova participates in OAS/CICAD sessions as an observer, contributing to Inter-American drug policy discussions and hemispheric cooperation on addiction and public health.
• Civil Society Forum on Drugs (CSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova was selected as one of 45 NGOs to participate in the Civil Society Forum on Drugs for the 2015-2017 period, engaging in working groups on institutional relations and civil society engagement in national drug policies.
• European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova co-organizes European Drugs Summer School and Winter School with EUDA and Iscte–University Institute of Lisbon, and participates in joint initiatives like the #ScaleUp project with UNODC and WHO.
• Iscte–University Institute of LisbonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner co-organizing the European Drugs Summer School and Winter School with EUDA, providing educational programming on drug policy and addiction.
• Youth RISEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova co-organizes webinars and advocacy initiatives with Youth RISE, including the 'Beyond Stigma: Dignity, Intersectionality and the Right to Care' webinar series.
• Proyecto HombrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish member organization and Dianova co-host for intersectionality events and therapeutic community conferences, representing the Dianova network in Spanish-speaking contexts.
• International Drugs Policy Consortium (IDPC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova participates in IDPC-organized events and references IDPC resources, functioning as part of the broader civil society drug policy network.
• Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova participates in VNGOC activities and uses this forum for civil society engagement in CND and UNODC processes.
• G2H2 (Geneva Global Health Forum)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova co-organizes webinars with G2H2, including the 'Moving Beyond Addiction, A Health-Centered Approach to Substance Use' webinar ahead of WHO Executive Board sessions.
• World Council of ChurchesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the 'Human Rights and Health Equity' webinar with World Council of Churches and NGO Committee on the Status of Women Geneva Working Group on Health.
• European Federation of Therapeutic Communities (EFTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova participates in EFTC congresses and therapeutic community events, sharing best practices and methodologies across European TC network.
• World Federation of Therapeutic Communities (WFTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova participates in WFTC institutes and congresses, contributing to global TC methodology and practice exchange.
• NGO-UNESCO Liaison CommitteemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova participates in NGO Liaison Committee activities, including the 2016 International Conference on digital revolution challenges for NGOs.
• ISSUP (International Society of Substance Use Professionals)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova co-organizes events with ISSUP and its national chapters, contributing to professional development in addiction services.
• Barcelona Forum on DrugsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes intersectionality webinars with Barcelona Forum on Drugs as part of preparation for broader Forum events.
• KETHEA (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek member organization; Dianova co-presented at CND side events on addiction treatment in Southern Europe.
• San Patrignano (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian therapeutic community member; collaborated on CSW60 parallel events on women, drugs and development.
• Dianova Nicaragua FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember organization in Nicaragua, operated by Mercedes Acevedo, representing Dianova's Central American operations and educational programs.
• Dianova ChilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChilean member organization; Director María de los Ángeles Lobos represented Dianova at UN Informal Interactive Stakeholder Consultation ahead of UNGASS 2016.
• Dianova CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian member organization; presented at CSW59 on work with indigenous Inuit communities.
• Dianova ItalycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian member organization; co-organized XVI International EWODOR Symposium on empowerment in therapeutic communities.
• Yesilay/Turkish Green Crescent SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish partner organization presenting on addiction trends and treatment access for women at CSW60 parallel event.
• Global Commission on Drug PolicymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDianova participates in GCDP Inter-Ministerial Dialogues, including the 4th edition on Opioid Agonist Maintenance Therapy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC): A global network of NGOs advancing drug policy reform. IDPC is a direct peer to Dianova on UN drug policy advocacy, ECOSOC engagement, and civil society coordination; both organizations operate at the intersection of evidence-based field operations and multilateral policy forums.
• Harm Reduction International (HRI): A leading NGO dedicated to promoting harm reduction approaches to drug use globally. HRI is a direct peer in Dianova's harm reduction service line, sharing UN engagement strategies, advocacy playbooks, and a focus on rights-based, evidence-driven drug policy.
• World Federation of Therapeutic Communities (WFTC): The global umbrella body for the therapeutic community (TC) model. WFTC is a direct peer in promoting TC methodologies for addiction treatment—an approach Dianova uses and standards it helps disseminate. Dianova already participates in WFTC's institutes and congresses.
• Correlation Network: A European civil society network focused on harm reduction, drug policy, and social inclusion. Correlation is a direct peer operating across EU member states on the same harm-reduction and rights-based advocacy themes as Dianova.
• European Federation of Therapeutic Communities (EFTC): European regional umbrella body for therapeutic communities. EFTC is a direct peer to Dianova within the European TC ecosystem, sharing members, congresses, and TC methodology dissemination.

Broad incumbents

• Drug Policy Alliance (DPA): The largest US-based drug policy reform organization, focusing on decriminalization and harm reduction. DPA is a broader incumbent in drug policy advocacy, with substantially larger resources and overlapping UN/global policy engagement with Dianova.
• World Health Organization (WHO): The UN's directing authority on global health. WHO is a broad incumbent in Dianova's domain—Dianova collaborates with WHO on the SAFER alcohol-control initiative and health-centered approaches, but WHO is the standard-setter rather than a peer NGO.
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC): The UN entity responsible for addressing drug-related issues globally. UNODC is a broad incumbent in the same domain—Dianova engages with it as a civil society partner on CND, World Drug Report, and the #ScaleUp initiative, but UNODC itself sets the policy frame.

Emerging players

• Youth RISE: A youth-led network advocating for evidence-based, rights-based drug policy. Youth RISE is an emerging peer with overlapping UN/CND advocacy priorities and a growing partnership footprint alongside Dianova on stigma-reduction initiatives.

Others

• Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP): A high-level commission of former heads of state and policy leaders advancing drug policy reform. GCDP is an adjacent peer/convener—Dianova participates in its Inter-Ministerial Dialogues, and the two share overlapping policy-reform objectives but not operational service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtNV1uZWK5yGa-oE_G0gQWg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Dianova.International
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dianova-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/dianova.international

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

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