A Lost Generation
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A barrier to sustainable development
The consumption of toxic, illegally brewed alcohol and drug abuse among Kenya's youth significantly hinder the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, threatening public health, economic stability, and societal well-being. The State's efforts in public health and law enforcement are insufficient, necessitating community-based initiatives for education, prevention, and rehabilitation. The upcoming symposium organized by Wezesha, Undugu Place of Peace, and Street Medicine Africa aims to unite international experts and local groups to address these issues comprehensively.
SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES
1
To convene stakeholders to share experiences and articulate strategies for tackling this significant issue
as a shared responsibility.
2
To build and strengthen cooperation among medical practitioners, NGOs, and universities, encouraging
continued conversation on illicit alcohol and drug abuse control.
3
Participants will identify gaps and collaborate to address the root causes of illicit alcohol and drug abuse, learn from others providing support to those affected, and ultimately work to reduce the prevalence of substance
abuse in society.
SYmposium particpants
Wezesha Dada
Established in 2010, Wezesha is an African Diaspora-led organization headquartered in Dublin, with branches in Kenya and the DRC, empowering African women, children, and youth affected by conflict and poverty, and collaborating with local groups to combat gender-based violence.
Street Medicine Africa
Street Medicine Africa (SMA), inspired by the global Street Medicine Model, provides healthcare to those experiencing homelessness or living in poverty, and aims to facilitate collaboration and idea exchange among professionals addressing illicit alcohol and drug use, with its inaugural symposium in Nairobi marking a significant advancement in tackling these health challenges.
Undugu Place of Peace
In December 2023, former staff of the Undugu Society of Kenya founded a collaborative effort to address alcohol and drug abuse in Nairobi's slums, launching Undugu Place of Peace to run rehabilitation programs for affected individuals.
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Cooperative University of Kenya, Karen
JPMH+ CH8
Nairobi, Kenya
info@streetmedicine.africa
@streetmedafrica