A.A. World Services, Inc.

A.A. World Services, Inc. is the nonprofit organization that manages the international operations of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.). It provides support, resources, and literature to help individuals recover from alcoholism. Based in New York, it coordinates with local A.A. groups worldwide to promote the fellowship’s principles of mutual support and sobriety. Its role is to ensure consistent messaging, organize conventions, and develop materials that uphold the group's traditions, all while respecting the anonymity and autonomy of local groups. Essentially, it acts as the central hub that helps A.A. function smoothly on a global scale.