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On 18 February 2026, the ISSUP Lagos State Branch carried out a school-based substance use prevention outreach at Onike Junior High School, Sabo-Yaba, as part of its ongoing commitment to youth-focused prevention and early intervention.
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ISSUP Global presents a webinar on improving prevention practice through the European Drug Prevention Quality Standards (EDPQS).
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In today’s development landscape, good intentions are no longer enough.
Civil society organisations (CSOs) operate in an increasingly outcome-driven environment where accountability, measurable results, and evidence-based practice determine both credibility and sustainability.
Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) is not an administrative burden. It is the backbone of responsible implementation.
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On 24 January 2026, our Deputy Director, Dr Mohd Nazri, together with partners from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), National Anti Drugs Agency (NADA) Sabah, Hospital UMS, PERDESA, PEMADAM, and ISSUP Malaysia Chapter, supported Sekolah Menengah Lok Yuk, Kota Kinabalu in conducting a Parental Engagement Program on the dangers of vape and electronic cigarettes.
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We’re excited to launch FOCUS – Future-Oriented Careers in Understanding Substance Use, a brand-new newsletter created for early-career professionals and students stepping into the field of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support.
As ISSUP celebrates a decade of building a global, connected workforce, FOCUS is here to:
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Dhaka Ahsania Mission organized a daylong social event titled “Stand Together: A Journey from Care to Courage” on 16 February 2026 at Mayer Hashi Mental Health Service Centre, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka.
The event celebrated unity, resilience, and a shared commitment to mental health, recovery, community support, and a drug-free life. It provided participants with an opportunity to connect, reflect, and stand together in a spirit of hope and courage.
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ISSUP Tanzania, presents a webinar on Medically Assisted Therapy for Opioids Use Disorders: The Role of Civil Society Organisations
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ISSUP Kenya members actively participated in the National Substance Use Prevention Week Summit held on 12–13 February 2026 at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete. The Summit was convened by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and brought together policymakers, practitioners, civil society leaders, and community stakeholders.
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In January, the LMS Taskforce convened for the second time to begin developing ISSUP’s new Learning Management System (LMS). The meeting focused on reviewing and reflecting on the results of the Training Needs Assessment survey disseminated by ISSUP in November 2025.
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ISSUP Kenya members actively participated in the National Substance Use Prevention Week Summit, held on 12th–13th February 2026 at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete.
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