Fenerbahçe University Participated in the Launch of the “Step by Step, Hand in Hand: Movement Against Addiction” Program

Organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and marking a new phase in the fight against addiction, the “Step by Step, Hand in Hand: Movement Against Addiction” Program was held on May 6, 2026, at the Atatürk Cultural Center. The launch event, attended on behalf of our University by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Esen from the Faculty of Sports Sciences, brought together senior government officials and relevant stakeholders.

In his speech at the launch, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz emphasized that the government is continuing its determined fight not only against traditional forms of addiction such as drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, but also against new-generation threats including digital platforms and illegal gambling.

As one of the program’s most significant steps, a comprehensive cooperation protocol on substance abuse prevention was signed between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Yeşilay. The protocol, signed by Youth and Sports Minister Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Dinç, President of Yeşilay, aims to strengthen the implementation of protective and preventive policies in the field, expand awareness-raising educational activities, and promote healthy lifestyle habits among young people.