About Region 9
Region 9 is one of OA’s 10 Regions. It is composed of countries and territories in Africa, Europe, Middle East and Western Asia. The area of Region 9 covers over 70 million sq Km and over 100 different countries. 756 OA groups are active in 43 nations. OA is far from evenly distributed through the region. To this day, unfortunately, only in less than half of the countries in the region Overeaters Anonymous is available to those who need it. There are OA meetings in 43 different countries.
In 11 countries there is only one group,
In 14 countries there are 2 to 4 groups,
In 10 countries there are 5 to 20 groups,
In 5 countries there 21 to 100 groups,
In 3 countries there are over 100 groups.
The huge size and the varieties of language and currencies make tough demands on the Region. But also give us many advantages.
Assembly & Convention
Every year the region has an assembly and convention. Each year it is held in a different country. In the assembly we conduct the business of the region; in the convention we share our recovery. But even more than this we build contacts and learn from one another.
Literature & translation
To support our growth in recovery, having literature in one’s own language is essential. Translating and making literature available is very time consuming and costly. Yet there are many members who give hours of service to make translated literature available.
Apart from literature, all the information from WSO and the region has also to be translated as it is sent out in English. Region 9 is very fortunate to have English speaking members who are willing to serve.
Region nine’s Statement of Purpose
Our primary purpose is to carry the OA message to the still suffering compulsive overeater, wherever they may live and whatever language they may speak. In fulfilling our purpose we should ever strive to achieve worldwide unity and common policies among all countries. With love and tolerance as our code. Together we can do what we could never do alone.
Region 9 Bylaws Revised October 2009
Vital link for Region 9 delegates
Guidelines for National or Language Service Boards