Willingness and the Collateral Benefits of Service
If you are like me, sometimes service commitments don’t inspire excitement. When I first heard the terms Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, they sounded like another room in a house I wasn’t
RIASA 2025—Fostering Unity and Service
In October 2025, the “Reunion Iberoamerica de Servicios Al‑Anon” (RIASA) was held virtually over two days. The theme was “El fruto del amor es el servicio en la unidad” (The Fruit of Love
Reflections from the WSO Archivist on 75 Years of Al‑Anon History
As Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. prepares to commemorate 75 years of help and hope in 2026, I reflect on the fellowship’s long, remarkable journey and the role of the World Service Office (WSO) Archives in
How the WSO’s Customer Service Team Can Support You
Every day, Al-Anon’s World Service Office Customer Service team supports hundreds of members with a wide range of questions and requests. Assistance is available in English, French, and Spanish. You can contact the World
Supporting Structures in Central and South America
Last September, international structures in Guatemala, Ecuador, and Costa Rica received visits from the Director of Programs, the Associate Director—International Services, and the Trustee who chairs the International Coordination Committee. It was a
What It Means to Serve Alateen
The importance of becoming involved in service was instilled in me early on in my recovery journey, and for that, I am truly grateful! Like many others, my journey began in my home group,