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COA Week Finland

Find out about Finland’s Se anhörigbarnet! (See the relative’s child) campaign in Finland launched by Stiftelsen Bensow. #seanhörigbarnet

COA Week Germany

Find out about Germany’s Aktionswoche für Kinder aus suchtbelasteten Familien organised by NACOA Deutschland.

This year’s campaign is #WirWerdenSichtbar, meaning #WeBecomeVisible, for children of addicted parents.  

This year NACOA Deutschland is organsing film screenings, workshops and training sessions for professionals and parents, public readings and talks, and much, much more. Find out about all their activities on their website.

COA Week India

Dr. A. V. Baliga Memorial Hospital, Udupi, India will be #COAWeek2026 with seminars, workshops, TV and radio shows, writing competitions and more.

COA Week Korea

Children of Alcoholics Korea will observe COA Week 2026 from February 8 to 14, joining global efforts to raise awareness for Children of Addiction.

Under the campaign slogan “You’re Not Alone” (넌 혼자가 아냐), their aim is to help children understand that they are not responsible for a parent’s addiction and that support and hope are available.

This year, COA Week in Korea is being carried out together with a growing network of partner organizations nationwide, sharing messages of solidarity and care for children affected by addiction. 

COA Week Slovenia

During COA Week 2026, NACOA Slovenia will lead a nationwide awareness campaign focusing on the often-hidden experiences of children growing up in families affected by alcohol problems. This year’s campaign is guided by the message “When stigma speaks, children fall silent.”, highlighting how shame, silence, and social attitudes can prevent children from being seen, heard, and supported.

Through public discussions, professional roundtables, online events, and media engagement, COA Week 2026 will bring together professionals, parents, and the wider public to challenge stigma and raise awareness of alcohol-related harm within families.

The central programme will take place in Maribor, in close cooperation with local public health institutions and professional partners, while campaign messages will reach audiences across Slovenia. 

COA Week Sweden

The Swedish annual week Spela Roll (translation: matter) will this year focus on different subjects related to how to make a change for children that are affected by their parents’ drinking.  

We encourage everyone to be a part of the week and have provided tips and inspiration on what can be done as a municipality, in schools/preschools, or in activities for children and young people during their free time.  

During the week, there is also a digital seminar program that highlights: 

• On the healing power of making art from difficult experiences  

• Digital support for children and young people with a parent experiencing addiction 

• Research on support groups for children  

• Children’s rights according to the new Social Services Act in Sweden  

The seminars are free to attend and open to anyone who is interested. Find out more,

There will also be available social media material with “5 ways to matter” for anyone to download and share in their channels with the hashtag #spelaroll2026 

COA Week USA

This international movement brings attention to the millions of children affected by parental addiction.

While some can find a supportive adult who helps protect them from the worst, others suffer in isolation.

They often believe it is their fault, and they are responsible to “fix” the person and save their families. 

All children deserve the hope and healing that can transform their lives.

During COA Awareness Week 2026, our global voices can create a wave of awareness and hope for every child, everywhere.