Our Pillars
Education. Research. Policy Advocacy
“SCAD is a youth-centric organization promoting sobriety and healthy lifestyles for the most vulnerable 10-24 year old youth. Aware that young people are vulnerable to a multitude of health problems that negatively influence their growth and contribution to their communities, we pursue opportunities and investments to improve their safety, health, and wellbeing.”
Education. Research. Policy Advocacy
Conducting substance abuse and HIV/AIDS education sessions that have reached over 200,000 young people in 150 schools and learning institutions in Nairobi, Central and Rift Valley Provinces..
Participating in efforts towards the development of the Kenya Alcohol Policy under auspices of NACADA.
Through our education programs, we work with young people, equipping them with vital knowledge, skills and opportunities to make informed choices, knowledge to make informed decisions while our advocacy efforts are aimed at addressing the environment within which they live.
Production of a 20-minute training video and facilitators’ guidebook titled “Youth and Drugs” which are used in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Participating in the development of the National Drug Abuse Control Prevention and Mitigation Master Plan under the auspices of NACADA.
Production of Mgongowazi Films, a series of six documentaries highlighting substance abuse and other social issues affecting children women and youth in Kisumu, Kampala and Mwanza towns of Lake Victoria. This project was funded by IOGT
Presented a research paper Baseline Survey on Alcohol Consumption Among Students in High Schools around Nairobi, Kenya at the 37th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society in Melbourne, Australia
SCAD was among the organizations that responded to the aftermath of the tragedy by lending a helping hand to schools in terms of counseling due to the psychological effect the incident had on school going young people.
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Our journey towards a healthy and safe society where youths achieve their full potentials is enriched by strategic partnerships. Together, we build stronger, healthier communities through shared commitment and action.
