Informations et ressources scientifiques
sur le développement des zones arides et semi-arides

Titre : Capacity building for drug demand reduction in Badakshan, Nagarhar and Qandahar provinces (Afghanistan)

Pays /Région : Afghanistan

Durée : October 2004 - December 2008

Présentation
The project sought to combat drug use in Afghanistan by mainstreaming drug-demand reduction activities at the provincial, district and village levels in Badakhshan, Nangarhar and Kandahar provinces. Through the development of abuse-prevention services and the provision of training and income generation activities for recovering addicts, the project aimed to deliver concrete and sustainable benefits to drug addicts and their families

Bénéficiaires
The project provided counseling to 295 drug dependents, treatment services to 333 drug dependents and follow-up services to a further 214 drug dependents. Moreover, 1,000 social workers were trained who educated approximately 20,000 individuals on the dangers of drug use. Vocational training was provided to 100 former drug users, including 40 women, while over 6,000 Afghan men, women and children were supported with culturally appropriate resources providing information, education and advice on drugs, drug-related healthcare and socio-economic issues.

Agences : UNODC

Budget : $1,027,870

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