The Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) has been awarded a certificate of recognition for our contribution to controlling tobacco distribution and protecting the community from secondhand smoke exposure in our city, Addis Ababa! On July 28, 2026, encouraging results achieved…
Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) has been officially selected as the host organisation for the International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP) National Chapter in Ethiopia! 🏆 This means new opportunities have opened for professionals in the field of substance…
HDAMA, Meeting Hall Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 13 July 2026 A Strong Collaborative Meeting for Sustainable Tobacco Control and Public Health! 🌿🚭 The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) convened its quarterly Grantees Coordination Meeting at the Health Development and Anti-Malaria…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — As part of its steadfast commitment to fostering a healthy, productive, and tobacco-free society, the Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) actively participated in the regular quarterly meeting of the National Tobacco Control Coordinating Committee. Convened on…
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – MCDO The Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) is proud to announce that it has been officially selected as the host organization for the ISSUP Ethiopia National Chapter, following a landmark agreement with the International Society of…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) is proud to announce a landmark continental milestone in its mission to advance public health governance, promote smoke-free environments, and strengthen regulatory compliance in Ethiopia and across Africa. Following a formal…
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — MCDO Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) is proud to announce a major continental milestone in its ongoing mission to advance public health and policy advocacy. The Board of Directors of the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)…
The drug problem transcends the boundaries of criminal justice. It is deeply intertwined with public health, sustainable development, and the fundamental rights of individuals. Therefore, it requires a collective response—one that brings together governments, communities, health professionals, and every citizen.…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, MCDO 📊 Global Drug Crisis at a Glance According to the 2026 World Drug Report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the global illicit drug market continues to expand at an alarming rate. The…