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…
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 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…
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…
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…