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…
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,…
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…
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…
Capacity 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…
Introduction 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…
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…
The September 19, 2025, meeting between AAFDA, Kolfe Keranio sub city (KKSC) AAFDA branch, and MCDO marked the official inclusion of KKSC in the Tobacco Control (TC) Project. The primary goals are to create smoke-free zones, engage youth in prevention…
March 12–13, 2026 | Kolfe Keranio Sub-City, Addis Ababa Targeted daytime inspections were successfully conducted in Kolfe Keranio Sub-City as part of Strategy 3.1 under the Addis Ababa Smoke-Free Initiative (AASFI). The activity aimed to strengthen systematic inspection and enforcement…
On March 31, 2026, we held an extraordinary and historic consultative and training forum at Hawassa University. The 'University-Based Anti-Addiction Community Movement' (UBAACM - 2018/2026) has officially been launched, with a significant number of students and members of the university…