Dire Dawa Tobacco Smoke free Initiative.
Advocacy meeting with health officials of Dire Dawa FMHACA, and province officials for political support of SF implementation. At Dire Dawa City - 2024,03,28
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World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2024 at Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, Pan Africa Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, Pan Africa Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.A city-wide anti-tobacco and anti-drug campaign was launched in city level in line with World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2024 at Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, Pan Africa Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa City Administration Food and Drug Authority (AAFDA),…
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. At Addis Ababa Ethiopia
mogenoria Hotel“The evidence is clear: invest in prevention” The global drug problem presents a multifaceted challenge that touches the lives of millions worldwide. From individuals struggling with substance use disorders to communities grappling with the consequences of drug trafficking and organized…
Organize and conduct sensitization workshops for health inspectors, Woreda (province) professionals, and law enforcement officials on SF provisions and SF enforcement strategies
AAFDAThe sensitization workshop commenced on August 29,2024 with Mr. Molla, the tobacco focal person from AAFDA, introducing the overall objectives of the session. Following this, Mr. Elias, MCDO executive director, provided insights into the ongoing progress of AASFI and our…
MCDO Recognized for Addis Ababa Smoke-Free Efforts.
Addis Ababa Smoke Free Initiative (AASFI) Achieves Milestone! We're thrilled to announce that MCDO's efforts to create a healthier Addis Ababa have been recognized by the AAFDA. For their invaluable contributions to our smoke-free city initiative, MCDO received a certificate…
Joint on-site visit with EFDA, AAFDA, Police, law enforcement, MCDO and MWECS on Arada, Kirkos, Lideta and Gullele sub-cities – September 24, 2024 -Gullele and Lideta sub cities
This report summarizes the findings from a joint on-site visit conducted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to assess the compliance of various establishments with Proclamation 1112/19 regarding tobacco regulation. The inspection was carried out by a collaborative group consisting of the…
Advocacy meeting with officials of the city administration (mayor’s office)
February 28, 2025; Harmony Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia This report summarizes the outcomes of the Advocacy Meeting held for the Tobacco Control (TC) Project, attended by representatives from the Mayor's Office, EFDA, AAFDA, and the sub-cities of Arada, Kirkos, Lideta,…
A Training held in collaboration with UNODC Ethiopia on Drug Dependence Treatment Federal prison commission High and Mid-Level Leadership.
Training is underway for high and mid-level leaders of the Federal Prison Commission on Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) and SUDs Treatment and Recovery coaching. The theme of this training, taking place from April 24-26, 2025, at the Pyramid Hotel and…
A Training held in collaboration with UNODC Ethiopia on Drug Dependence Treatment Federal prison commission High and Mid-Level Leadership.
Capacity building training on Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention, and Reduced Recidivism. This training incorporates principles from the self-help book, "Meqoamia - The science of Addiction" recovery support. *Knowing our Enemy (Addiction) "A Training held in collaboration with UNODC Ethiopia on…
A Training held in collaboration with UNODC Ethiopia on Drug Dependence Treatment Federal prison commission High and Mid-Level Leadership.
pyramid hotel and resort beshofituCapacity building training on Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention, and Reduced Recidivism. This training incorporates principles from the self-help book, "Meqoamia - science of Addiction" recovery support. *Knowing our Enemy (Addiction) "A Training held in collaboration with UNODC Ethiopia on Drug…
From Seychelles to Addis Ababa: MCDO’s Commitment to Pan‑Africanism and Youth Drug Prevention
victoria seychellesIntroduction In June 2025, two MCDO representatives – Mr. Elias Kalayu and Ms. Sara Deguma – took part in the African Union’s “Training of Master Trainers for University‑Based Youth Engagement in Drug Prevention” held in Seychelles. This participation marks…
Elias Kalayu and Sara Deguma Complete AU Master Trainers’ Training on Youth Drug Prevention in Seychelles
Victoria, Seychelles – From June 2–6, 2025, the African Union (AU) hosted the “Training of Master Trainers for University-Based Youth Engagement in Drug Prevention” in Victoria, Seychelles. Representing MCDO (Meqoamia Community Development Organization), Mr. Elias Kalayu Abrha and Ms. Sara Deguma…