Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding public health and advancing evidence-based tobacco control policies, Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) actively participated in a high-level regional consultation webinar held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The webinar, titled “Protecting…
Welcome! ISSUP Regional Coordinator’s Inaugural Official Visit to the MCDO Office (September 17, 2026) We were honored to warmly welcome Radolf Ansbert, National Chapters Regional Coordinator for the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), to our office today, September…
On the sidelines of the international and continental “#GameChangers” conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, in collaboration with UNODC and the Government of China, Mr. Elias Kalayu, Executive Director of the Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO), participated as a key speaker,…
The human brain is the central engine of overall physical, emotional, and social well-being. However, substance use disorders and unaddressed mental health conditions directly impair neural pathways, executive function, and decision-making capabilities. Key Evidence-Based Insights Strengthening Local Capacity through Workforce…
Date: July 30, 2026 Category: Capacity Building & Public Health Advocacy The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), in collaboration with CTFK AFRO partners, recently organized a high-level capacity-building training program focused on digital advocacy and strategic leadership. As an active…
As the Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO), we are immensely proud to have participated in today’s highly significant and impactful continental webinar. Organized jointly by the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) and the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and…
As an active member of the National Tobacco Control Coordinating Committee, the Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) participated in the official introduction and review workshop for the Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI) Ethiopia Dashboard. The forum was organized by the…
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…