MCDO Conducts Strategic Partnership Meeting with AAFDA Executive Leadership

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…

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MCDO Participates in Regional Consultation on Protecting Tobacco Control Policies in Times of Crisis

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…

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ISSUP ETHIOPIA OFFICIAL UPDATE

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…

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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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