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Harm Reduction Education and Awareness

Providing education and raising awareness about harm reduction principles and practices among the public, healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities. Conducting workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with substance use.

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support

Implementing harm reduction strategies to reduce the transmission of HIV and other bloodborne infections among people who use drugs (PWUD). Offering HIV testing, counseling, and support services to PWUD, including access to antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Safer Injection Practices

Promoting safer injection techniques, such as needle and syringe exchange programs, to reduce the risk of infections and other health complications among people who inject drugs.

Substance Use Treatment and Rehabilitation

Expanding access to evidence-based substance use treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders. Supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals in recovery into their communities.

Overdose Prevention and Response

Developing overdose prevention programs that include training on naloxone administration and distribution to prevent opioid-related overdoses. Establishing protocols for responding to overdose emergencies, including first aid and emergency medical services.

Community Engagement and Advocacy

Engaging with affected communities, including people who use drugs, to ensure their voices are heard in the development of harm reduction policies and programs. Advocating for evidence-based harm reduction policies at the local, regional, and national levels.

Capacity Building and Training

Building the capacity of healthcare providers, community workers, and law enforcement personnel to effectively implement harm reduction programs. Offering training on harm reduction principles, harm reduction equipment uses, and related topics.

Research and Data Collection

Conducting research to assess the impact of harm reduction interventions and gather data on substance use trends, associated health issues, and program outcomes. Using research findings to inform evidence-based policy and program development.

Legal Reforms and Policy Advocacy

Advocating for changes in drug laws and policies that prioritize harm reduction, human rights, decriminalization, and public health approaches over punitive measures. Collaborating with policymakers to draft and implement harm reduction-friendly legislation.

Our Achievements

Below are some of our achievments

Submitting a memo and making an appearance at the parliamentary select committing on Defense and Interior on the Narcotics Control Commission Bill, 2019.

Visiting some ghettos in Accra to interact with PWUDs and making donations (used clothing and shoes, soft drinks, fruits, biscuits, etc)

Collaborating with Care and Action in Mental Health for Africa (CAMHA) to win a grant by the French Embassy in Ghana on a project to use sports as a tool for inclusion in mental health.

The Director also has an individual grant from Knowledge.Action.Change., an organization based in London to undertake a project on tobacco harm reduction in Ghana. This grant involves sponsorship to travel to Warsaw to attend the Global Nicotine Conference in June, 2019.

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We believe that we can work together to save more lifes.

Harm Reduction Education and Awareness

Providing education and raising awareness about harm reduction principles and practices among the public, healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities. Conducting workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with substance use.

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support

Implementing harm reduction strategies to reduce the transmission of HIV and other bloodborne infections among people who use drugs (PWUD). Offering HIV testing, counseling, and support services to PWUD, including access to antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Safer Injection Practices

Promoting safer injection techniques, such as needle and syringe exchange programs, to reduce the risk of infections and other health complications among people who inject drugs.

Substance Use Treatment and Rehabilitation

Expanding access to evidence-based substance use treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders. Supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals in recovery into their communities.

Overdose Prevention and Response

Developing overdose prevention programs that include training on naloxone administration and distribution to prevent opioid-related overdoses. Establishing protocols for responding to overdose emergencies, including first aid and emergency medical services.

Community Engagement and Advocacy

Engaging with affected communities, including people who use drugs, to ensure their voices are heard in the development of harm reduction policies and programs. Advocating for evidence-based harm reduction policies at the local, regional, and national levels.

Capacity Building and Training

Building the capacity of healthcare providers, community workers, and law enforcement personnel to effectively implement harm reduction programs. Offering training on harm reduction principles, harm reduction equipment uses, and related topics.

Research and Data Collection

Conducting research to assess the impact of harm reduction interventions and gather data on substance use trends, associated health issues, and program outcomes. Using research findings to inform evidence-based policy and program development.

Legal Reforms and Policy Advocacy

Advocating for changes in drug laws and policies that prioritize harm reduction, human rights, decriminalization, and public health approaches over punitive measures. Collaborating with policymakers to draft and implement harm reduction-friendly legislation.

Our Achievements

Below are some of our achievments

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