The Fundraising Working Group (FRWG) is a group of HIFA volunteers with the task of raising income for HIFA activities through personal donations and local fundraising. The group also coordinates fundraising aspects of website messaging, fundraising platform (iRaiser), and social media support. 

The FRWG complements the work of the Partnerships and Projects Working Group (PPWG).

Problem

Substance use disorders carry a large burden of disease worldwide across low-, middle- and high-income countries. 

Lack of availability and use of relevant, reliable healthcare information is a major contributing factor to suffering and death related to substance use disorders. This applies to all stakeholder groups, including the general public, health workers and policymakers. As a result, many people with substance use disorders do not have access to effective means of prevention and treatment.