 At EMCDDA, we identify, analyze and share knowledge and best practice to help frontline workers and decision makers working in the drugs field to contribute to a healthier and more secure Europe. As an epidemiologist, I feel it is my duty to identify the best possible interventions to protect the health of people who use drugs and their community. We work in a never-increasing network of health and social professionals, prevention experts, harm reduction advocates, researchers and parents to build and share knowledge through channels such as our best practice portal, webinars, the summer and the winter schools for students. My father dreamt of living in a peaceful and united Europe. For me, working in this multicultural environment is a cherished gift from our parents' generation. I feel privileged to be contributing to a wider European project.