Strengthening addiction recovery and public health across Africa requires a decisive shift from informal care models to standardized, evidence-based systems. To truly transform our sector and bridge existing gaps, we must unite around three core priorities: Conclusion When we invest…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — As a pioneering national non-governmental organization dedicated to evidence-based substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery, Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO)—in its capacity as the official host and coordinating institution for the International Society of Substance Use…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — In a major step toward enhancing national public health outcomes and standardizing substance use disorder (SUD) care, representatives from the Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) and the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Ethiopia Chapter…
MCDO & ISSUP Ethiopia Successfully Achieve All Objectives in Strategic Meeting with Newly Appointed AAFDA Executive Leadership Addis Ababa | October 21, 2026 Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) successfully conducted a comprehensive bilateral consultative meeting with the newly appointed executive…
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…