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…
Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) conducted a high-level advocacy meeting with key decision-makers, including the Addis Ababa Mayor’s Office, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA), the Addis Ababa Food and Drug Authority (AAFDA), the Police Commission, Sub-city Administrators, Sub-city…
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…
Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) News Tracon Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa March 6, 2026 Kirkos Sub-City As part of the project titled “Support the achievement of 90% compliance with Smoke-Free Environment (SFE) regulations and effective enforcement of Tobacco Advertising,…
Capacity Building Training for Health Inspectors Conducted in Kolfe Keranio Sub-City Under the Addis Ababa Smoke-Free Initiative (AASFI), a one-day capacity-building training was successfully conducted for health inspectors in Kolfe Keranio Sub-City. The training was organized through the collaboration of…
By Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) 📅 April 2026 | ⏱ 5 min read Introduction World No Tobacco Day, observed globally on May 31, is fast approaching. This year’s theme, set by the World Health Organization, is: World No Tobacco…