ππ§‘ Marsabit Roadshow Day 2 β Merille, Laisamis, Saku Reached!
Our roadshow continues! Today, we engaged communities in Merille, Laisamis, and Saku with prevention messages on alcohol, drug, and substance abuse.
We discussed:
β Harmful effects of drugs
β Early intervention
β Shared community responsibility
Prevention at the grassroots. π§‘
ππ§‘ Marsabit Roadshow Day 2 β Merille, Laisamis, Saku Reached!
Our roadshow continues! Today, we engaged communities in Merille, Laisamis, and Saku with prevention messages on alcohol, drug, and substance abuse.
We discussed:
β Harmful effects of drugs
β Early intervention
β Shared community responsibility
Prevention at the grassroots. π§‘
π€ποΈ Prevention Takes a Village
Parents, teachers, religious leaders, community groups, and local administrators β we all have a role in creating safe spaces and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Together, we protect our young people. π§‘
π€ποΈ Prevention Takes a Village
Parents, teachers, religious leaders, community groups, and local administrators β we all have a role in creating safe spaces and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Together, we protect our young people. π§‘
π¬π§‘ Every Conversation Matters
A simple check-in with your child about their day, friends, and concerns builds trust and creates a safe space for guidance.
You don't need all the answers β just be present and listen. π§‘
π¬π§‘ Every Conversation Matters
A simple check-in with your child about their day, friends, and concerns builds trust and creates a safe space for guidance.
You don't need all the answers β just be present and listen. π§‘
β οΈπ§ Staying Informed Protects Our Children
The drug landscape is evolving β emerging substances and new distribution methods pose fresh challenges.
Staying informed helps families and communities protect young people from harm.
Knowledge is power. Stay vigilant. π§‘
β οΈπ§ Staying Informed Protects Our Children
The drug landscape is evolving β emerging substances and new distribution methods pose fresh challenges.
Staying informed helps families and communities protect young people from harm.
Knowledge is power. Stay vigilant. π§‘
π§ π Mental Health and Substance Use Are Linked
Encourage young people to express emotions, seek support, and develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety.
Substances don't heal β healthy habits do. π§‘
π§ π Mental Health and Substance Use Are Linked
Encourage young people to express emotions, seek support, and develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety.
Substances don't heal β healthy habits do. π§‘
π±π€ New Challenges, Innovative Solutions
The challenges of alcohol and drug abuse are constantly changing β and so are our responses.
We're using:
β Digital campaigns
β Community outreach
β Youth engagement programmes
Reaching more people than ever before. π§‘#WorldDrugDay
ππ§‘ Marsabit at Segel Junior School β Empowering Young Learners
At the invitation of Food for the Hungry International (FHI), our Marsabit team sensitized learners at Segel Junior School on:
β Effects of drug use
β Resisting peer pressure
β Making healthy choices
Empowering young minds for a drug-free future. π§‘
ππ§‘ Pre-IDADA 2026: Marsabit, Uasin-Gishu/Nandi, Kitui in Action!
π Marsabit: Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) meeting to plan International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) in Sololo
π Uasin-Gishu/Nandi: Engaging flower farm parents on National School Guidelines & New Psychoactive Substances awareness
π Kitui: Sensitizing medics at Kitui Level 5 Hospital
Every county, every partner, every conversation β building toward IDADA 2026! π§‘
ππ€ We All Have a Role in the Fight Against Drugs
Drug abuse affects health, education, security, and economic productivity.
Addressing the world drug problem requires a whole-of-society approach:
ποΈ Government
ποΈ Communities
π’ Civil society
πΌ Private sector
Together, we can make a difference. π§‘ #WorldDrugDay
ππ€ We All Have a Role in the Fight Against Drugs
Drug abuse affects health, education, security, and economic productivity.
Addressing the world drug problem requires a whole-of-society approach:
ποΈ Government
ποΈ Communities
π’ Civil society
πΌ Private sector
Together, we can make a difference. π§‘ #WorldDrugDay
π¨βπ¦πͺ Be the Example β Your Choices Inspire Others
Men who make positive lifestyle choices improve their own health AND become role models for families, workplaces, and communities.
Choose health. Lead by example. πͺπ§‘