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…
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…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) is proud to announce a landmark continental milestone in its mission to advance public health governance, promote smoke-free environments, and strengthen regulatory compliance in Ethiopia and across Africa. Following a formal…
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — MCDO Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) is proud to announce a major continental milestone in its ongoing mission to advance public health and policy advocacy. The Board of Directors of the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)…
The drug problem transcends the boundaries of criminal justice. It is deeply intertwined with public health, sustainable development, and the fundamental rights of individuals. Therefore, it requires a collective response—one that brings together governments, communities, health professionals, and every citizen.…
አዲስ አበባ ፥ ኢትዩጵያ ሰኔ 17 2018 ዓም MCDO የዓለም የአደገኛ እጾች ችግር፡ ነባር ፈተናዎች፣ አዳዲስ ተግዳሮቶች እና የፈጠራ መፍትሄዎች እ.ኤ.አ ጁን 26 (ሰኔ 19/2018ዓም) ቀን የሚከበረውን የዓለም አቀፍ የአደገኛ እጾች መከላከያ ቀንን በማስመልከት፣ መቋሚያ የማህበረሰብ ልማት ድርጅት (MCDO) ማህበረሰባችንን…
International Day Against Drug Abuse 2026: Persisting Issues and Innovative Responses Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 24,2026. MCDO On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse (observed annually on June 26), the Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) reaffirms its…