The Spanish municipality of Don Benito, in Extremadura, has announced a programme of educational and community activities to mark World No Alcohol Day on November 15, 2026. Organised in cooperation with the Association of Rehabilitated Alcoholics of Extremadura (AL.R.EX.), the initiative aims to increase awareness of alcohol-related risks and encourage healthier leisure choices among residents of different ages.

The programme will take place in the city’s Plaza de España from 10:00 to 14:00 and will include a public awareness march. A series of interactive activities developed by Asociación Minerva will provide opportunities for participants to explore alcohol-related risks through practical learning. These include a prevention roulette, an alcohol-effects circuit, road-safety education and a traffic-light activity focused on prevention.

The municipality describes the event as an opportunity to bring together education, prevention and community participation. The involvement of local organisations working with people affected by alcohol dependence also highlights the importance of connecting public awareness with support and recovery services. Rather than relying exclusively on information campaigns, the programme seeks to engage residents directly through accessible activities.

Local initiatives of this kind can provide useful examples for municipalities and civil society organisations looking to make alcohol prevention more visible in everyday community life. Although the effectiveness of individual activities would need to be evaluated, the Don Benito programme illustrates how schools, local authorities, recovery organisations and community groups can contribute to a shared prevention effort around World No Alcohol Day.

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