We should join this KIU's initiative

By Staff Reporter

The Center for Wellness and Social Innovation (CWSI) at Kampala International University, Tanzania branch will host a fund raising dinner this Saturday aiming at soliciting fund for the center.

The fund will be used to increase awareness surrounding the negative impact stigma has in treating drug and alcohol addiction in the country under the CWSI's campaign known as End Shame that is a National Call to Action Against Stigma Surrounding Substance Abuse Disorders in the country.

Speaking with this newspaper the Project Coordinator for CWSI, Lauren Schmidt  said the event will take at The Terrace Restaurant, Slipway Masaki.

She said the according to the recent report published by the Tanzanian Commission on Drugs, rates of drug usage were on the rise in twelve different regions in Tanzania.

She added the need to develop a multi-sector approach in addressing both drug and alcohol addiction, becomes imperative for Tanzania’s growth and development.

"Through developing a national campaign that engages youth, as well as innovative methodologies and gender sensitivity programs, the Center for Wellness and Social Innovation will be providing support services in the country" she said.

She added that the ticket per person is sold for 60 USD while per table is 600 USD and she asked many people to turn up for the event.

She added that there will be some Live Music and Beverages, buffet dinner for the guests, Auction, Speeches as well as Introduction to Art Exhibition.

Lauren also said that the fund obtained will be used in raising awareness for the End  Shame campaign and work being done at CWSI and support the training and capacity building of social workers, counselors and mangers  at Recovery Based Centers of Care in the country.

Also continue with the End Shame campaign through awareness trainings with hospitals, police, jails and universities on what to do, who to call and how to best support people with drug and alcohol dependencies

" The fund will also Support the community outreach work of the KIU based Task Force for People with Drug and Alcohol Dependencies

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