About EDM

ECCNA 42 is organised as a service activity of Narcotics Anonymous and remains accountable to the European Delegates Meeting (EDM).

The EDM is a European-based Forum of multilingual and multicultural NA communities, whose mission is to further their common welfare and unity, discuss issues of mutual concern, exchange ideas, and share experiences to further their primary purpose of carrying the NA message to the still-suffering addict.

EDM is a Non-profit Association. The association was set up to help the body function legally as a Zonal Forum of Narcotics Anonymous.

The EDM does not have a service office as such. Our legal association is based in Brussels and our address is the same as the NA World Service Office in Europe.

EDM is one of 14 Zonal Forums of Narcotics Anonymous, which exist throughout the whole world. Zonal Forums provide an opportunity for World Services and the World Board to better understand the needs and challenges of NA communities.

The Conference

The EDM meets twice a year: one SUMMER EDM is held at the same place and date as ECCNA, and one WINTER EDM is held at a location/community agreed on by the body.

The EDM is conducted in English, so when possible communities should select delegates who speak English. As most participants are not native English speakers (our participants speak about 28 different native languages), we try to speak slowly and clearly, avoiding colloquial terms. Any participant can ask for clarification at any time during the EDM.

All EDM conferences are held as hybrid meetings. Visitors are invited to follow the conference online. A link will be provided on request.

Service at ECCNA 42

Information about service-related meetings, EDM sessions and relevant contacts will be published here as the Program is confirmed.

If you would like to help with service during the convention, visit the Volunteer / Service page.