Non-governmental organisations interaction in promoting cooperation for the treatment of drug abuse (sociological analysis)

Relevance. The research relevance is predefined by the need to improve the effectiveness of non-governmental organisations in combating drug addiction among the residents of Kazakhstan. Purpose. The research aims to study the concept of cooperation between non-governmental organisations as a mechanism for increasing the effectiveness of their activities. Methodology. The leading approach to the study of this problem is sociological analysis, which made it possible to assess the effectiveness of non-governmental organizations. In addition, the following methods of scientific knowledge were used: case study, system analysis, logical analysis, method of comparison, classification, synthesis, and deduction. Results. The study defined the concept of �nongovernmental organisations� and revealed the existing structures of nongovernmental organisations that deal with drug abuse treatment. It described possible sources of funding for nongovernmental organisations, as well as ways of obtaining funding. The study explored aims that organisations can set themselves in the context of combating drug dependence and approaches to tackling drug abuse. It analysed the activities and revealed the goals and strategies of two nongovernmental organisations working to reduce the number of people dependent on drugs. The study compared the operation of the two organisations and evaluated the effectiveness of their activities. The study described the difference in the activities of the organisations at local, national, and international levels, and gave examples of nongovernmental organisation activities in various fields. Conclusions. The study concluded that there are effective methods for exchanging experiences among nongovernmental organizations and identified both positive and negative impacts of their cooperation. Additionally, the study outlined various ways these organizations interact with each other. The research significance is predefined by the detailed procedure for effective cooperation, which can contribute to the reduction of drug abuse in the country.