The UYDEL team, host organisation for ISSUP Uganda, partnered with the Church of Uganda, with support from UNODC and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to conduct awareness sessions for young people at Kaliro High School in Iganga, St. Stephen’s Secondary School, and Nabukalu Secondary School in Bugiri.

More than 1,000 O-Level and A-Level students were reached at Kaliro High School, while 3,339 young people participated in the sessions at St. Stephen’s Secondary School and Nabukalu Secondary School.

The sessions covered drug prevention, safeguarding, child protection, child...

A new chapter in training has begun at ISSUP. A new Training Team has been formed with the goal of improving the accessibility and relevance of ISSUP’s training, while ensuring it reflects the learning needs of members worldwide.

In the early months of its work, the team carried out a training needs assessment to better understand members’ online learning needs. At the same time, the team engaged with several Learning Management System (LMS) providers to explore options for a new platform that supports accessible, high-quality learning. The proposals received are now being reviewed.

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The alumni event organised by UYDEL (ISSUP Uganda), with support from the UNODC Kampala Office and the Netherlands Embassy in Uganda, became a powerful showcase of resilience, restoration, and renewed purpose.

“I overcame substance use, left crime behind, and transformed my life.” – Female Alumna

One alumna shared how UYDEL’s consistent guidance helped her break free from substance use and criminal involvement. Today, she stands as a Peace Ambassador, mentoring other young women and offering skills training in her own hairdressing salon. Through her work, she is not only rebuilding her life...

UYDEL (ISSUP Uganda) participated in the Technical Experts Meeting on the development of the African Union Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention (2026–2030), held in Maputo, Mozambique.

UYDEL was represented by Dr. Rogers Kasirye and Ms. Barbara Nakijoba, who contributed key technical inputs to inform the formulation of the upcoming continental framework. Their presentations highlighted findings from the evaluation of the outgoing AU Plan of Action and outlined priority areas aligned with Agenda 2063.

Dr. Rogers Kasirye, ISSUP Uganda Director, stressed the urgent need to...

We’re excited to share that ISSUP has successfully launched the pilot of the Investing in Evidence-Based Prevention (IEP) Workshop, attended by 18 participants from 17 countries. The workshop was delivered in two online sessions, held on 14 and 21 August, bringing together policy-makers, decision-makers and funders. 

 

The IEP workshop was developed by Jeff Lee, and Rachele Donini, together with the Scientific Support Team (SST). The pilot was delivered by Rachele Donini as trainer. 

 

The first session, Introduction to Prevention Science, focused on the fundamentals of prevention...

Minggu ini, kami mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada teman dan mentor kami yang baik, Jeff Lee, Direktur Eksekutif pendiri ISSUP. Jeff adalah pendukung teguh untuk profesionalisasi pencegahan, bersikeras bahwa mereka yang bekerja di bidang ini harus dikhususkan dengan tepat. Dia sering mengingatkan kita bahwa meskipun generalis dan spesialis perawatan bermaksud baik dan tertanam dalam komunitas mereka, mereka tidak selalu berada di posisi terbaik untuk mengembangkan dan menerapkan sistem pencegahan berbasis bukti. Jeff menekankan bahwa pencegahan harus diperlakukan sebagai ilmu yang berbeda...

Tim Bab Nasional mengadakan pertemuan virtual 2 hari yang penting dari 10 – 11 Desember 2024 untuk mengevaluasi model operasional saat ini untuk Bab Nasional dan mengidentifikasi peluang untuk peningkatan dan pertumbuhan. Pertemuan itu dijuluki 'Pertemuan Visi' untuk mencerminkan agenda inti: Menyusun rencana berwawasan ke depan untuk Cabang Nasional ISSUP.