Danya International Awarded Preceptorship Contract

SILVER SPRING, MD. (May 17, 2003) – On April 21, 2003, the U.S. Department of Defense officially approved the transfer of the Navy/Marine Clinical Preceptorship contract to Danya International, Inc. (Danya), a health communications firm with headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Under this contract, Danya will oversee the provision of clinical supervision and support to counselors providing substance abuse treatment in 70 facilities located on Navy and Marine Corps bases throughout the world. The program assists counselors in achieving maximum effectiveness through on-the-job mentoring and in-depth clinical supervision. The overall mission of the Clinical Preceptorship Program is continuous improvement and quality of the services provided by participating counselors.

"This is a very important program that has been in existence for nearly 30 years," stated Danya President and CEO, Jeff Hoffman, PhD. "The more than 50 Preceptors who go to Navy and Marine bases around the country and abroad are highly experienced and talented in providing clinical supervision to counselors. We believe that Danya can bring enhanced value to this program through innovative and creative uses of technology. We are excited to be supporting this effort, which is well aligned with our core competencies in substance abuse treatment and prevention."

About Danya International, Inc.

Danya creates, delivers, and evaluates innovative behavior change strategies that empower people of all ages and from all walks of life to live healthier and better educated lives. The company provides breakthrough services in the areas of public health communication, research and evaluation, information technology, education and training, program management support, and health product development. Founded on the guiding principles of integrity, quality, and creativity, Danya helps its public and private-sector clients to develop research-based tools and campaigns that communicate clear, concise, and effective health messages across all media forms. Founded in 1996, Danya is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. To learn more about the company, visit www.danya.com.