Strengthening Youth Resilience and Multisectoral Partnerships for Crime Prevention

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,…

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Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention, and Workforce Capacity Building: An Evidence-Based Imperative

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…

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Digital Advocacy and Strategic Leadership Capacity Building Training

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…

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Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) Participates in Continental Tobacco Control Webinar

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…

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Empowering Tobacco Control: MCDO Participates in the TCDI Ethiopia Dashboard Review and Sustainability Workshop

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…

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We Have Been Awarded a Certificate of Recognition for Our Contribution to Public Health and a Tobacco-Free City!

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…

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