Creating Opportunities for Disadvantaged Persons -CODaP

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We are excited to host a national conference with students at Milton Margai Campus Campus, in collaboration with socialw...
18/06/2025

We are excited to host a national conference with students at Milton Margai Campus Campus, in collaboration with socialwork department Godrich!
It is a fulfilling moment for us as we come together to address a pressing issue affecting many university students,Substance Use Disorders.

Substance abuse continues to be a major concern on campuses, leading to poor academic performance and even student dropouts, largely due to the lack of adequate prevention and treatment services. This conference aims to be a turning point.

One of our key goals is to train university students to become volunteer ambassadors, empowering them to support their peers and make our collective efforts more impactful. Selected ambassadors will also receive training on how to provide effective case management for fellow students who may be struggling.

Together, let’s build stronger, healthier, and drug-free communities.
Join our team and be part of the change!
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U.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone
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29/06/2024

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In keeping with our organization’s fight against drug abuse, CODaP will be facilitating a hashtag campaign in commemorat...
07/06/2024

In keeping with our organization’s fight against drug abuse, CODaP will be facilitating a hashtag campaign in commemoration of this year’s International Day Against ‘Drug and Illicit Trafficking.’ With this campaign as with our previous campaigns, CODaP wishes to enlighten all Sierra Leoneans of the effects of drug abuse and its consequences on the country as a whole.

We invite all professionals from every work of life to join us by sharing their direct or indirect experiences of the effect of drugs in their communities or surroundings through a hashtag short story which will be published on social media to encourage others to know that the responsibility to combat this epidemic lies on ALL of us, as we are all impacted by this crisis in one way or another.



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Addiction isn’t about using drugs; it’s about what drugs do to your lifeThe use of illegal drugs among young people and ...
31/05/2024

Addiction isn’t about using drugs; it’s about what drugs do to your life

The use of illegal drugs among young people and adolescents has been a challenge in Sierra Leone for many years. The increase in the varieties of drugs is of high concern to families and communities. In recent years, a new drug called KUSH has emerged, which is ravaging the health and wellbeing of anyone that becomes an abuser. According to The Telegraph, KUSH first emerged in Sierra Leone approximately five years ago and its harmful effect is prevalent for all citizens of Sierra Leone.

KUSH AND ITS MEDICAL EFFECTS
KUSH is a synthetic, cannabinoid-like drug that due to its low price and its broad accessibility within our communities has made its way to every corner of the country. The drug in itself induces a long-lasting, hypnotic high which can detach users from reality for several hours.

The composition of KUSH in Sierra Leone is not confirmed and according to some users, the combination varies from place to place and dealer to dealer. Acetone, methanol, fentanyl, tramadol and marshmallow are said to be some of the ingredients, as well as formalin which is a disinfectant and diazepam. Additionally, some people have reported that human bones (graves dug up and skeleton stolen) are being crushed up and added to the KUSH. The mixture of all the chemical and ingredients is done locally but some of the ingredients are imported into the country.

We’re joined by young Medical professionals to discuss the issues of Kush in Sierra Leone on the 18th May 2024,its a fight for young people am extremely excited to join young doctors police officers and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to discuss this issue.
Congratulations to the newly elected President,Dr Karim Bah

: Hey everyone! 🌟 Balancing university, and life after university can be tough, but we've got you covered! Check out our...
17/05/2024

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Dive into our guide and discover some fun and effective ways to stay sane, and maybe even laugh a little along the way.

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Let’s work on solutions beyond stigma.We are honored by Rotary partners to choose our Director as their guest for this y...
16/05/2024

Let’s work on solutions beyond stigma.
We are honored by Rotary partners to choose our Director as their guest for this year’s conference on youth and mental health engagement..
One community at a time
Mental health is wealth.

As we continue our education on drugs.CODaP team were opportunied to host the Baptist Church at Wilberfoce Freetown, we...
29/04/2024

As we continue our education on drugs.
CODaP team were opportunied to host the Baptist Church at Wilberfoce Freetown, we discussed about psychoactive substances and its categories.

The way drugs are rapidly spreading is worrisome and among the stakeholders who have crucial role to play in this, are religious bodies who have huge influence on our population.

Its also good for one to understand about it, in some point we all focus on Kush and neglect other substances we misuse everyday.

At this stage, we should not seat back and constantly believe another cause like witchcraft as a reason to what’s happening rather, we should tackle the apparent reasons to the issues.
We should not ignore it, because some of our children are not involved; for your information, your children too are not safe as peer networking are taking them in day by day. Parenting in our communities must be improved.

In light of the above, we are calling on all to Join us as we continue our school project and community outreach on same subject matter,we are open to partnership and collaboration.

The workshop ends with group work and presentations, I was extremely impressed to see how youth understand easily,many thanks to the Church and to Madam James, who have served as a pioneer in making this dream come true,we move from One community to another at time.

The Executive Director of CODaP - Sahid Bangura Partakes in Stakeholders Meeting on the Fight Against the Synthetic Kus...
26/04/2024

The Executive Director of CODaP - Sahid Bangura Partakes in Stakeholders Meeting on the Fight Against the Synthetic Kush

Sahid Bangura, on the 5th April, 2024, took part in stakeholders engagement on how Freetown authorities will actively involve in the fight against substance use, which the President of our nation just declared a public health emergency.

As he addressed the meeting, Sahid said emotions are not to be used in addressing an issue of substance use disorders in as It takes knowledge, leadership and courage to have a drug-free nation.

He further Thanked the Mayor of Freetown and her committed team for staging a timely meeting, including key hands in same. He indicated that the mayor has been in this effective consultations for almost a year now. I am hoping for fast interventions in our communities, Sahid said.

While addressing same, he emphasized that while focusing on fighting the dealers, professionals of the related areas should be called upon to involve in fighting both the eradication of addiction and its effects.

Establishing a rehabilitation center by the government is laudable; it is a step we all need to support and platforms are to be given to the qualified persons to handle its runnings, Sahid asserted.

He further stated that We are struggling as a nation to address substance misuse because of the blames on victims as we pay little attention to the fact that addiction is an illness and it’s taking away our youthful population.

Using his experience in mental health and substance education, he said recovery goes with self love, community effort, social justice and that you don't need to be a millionaire or a politician or a social media influencer to help someone that's suffering from addiction as that set of population needs love among others. The road to recovery takes a village.. Just make an effort with someone today in your community who's an addict, just show him or her love, tell him that you are not in this alone and that I will be with you till you get your recovery and I love you.

He further cautioned people to stop calling them stain names. The stigma will push them to where we are all trying to take them from.

He asked that we all put our hands together to win this fight.

Sahid Bangura
Director
CODaP




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