CADACT-SL Forges Alliance Against Drug Scourge in Kenema District

CADACT-SL Forges Alliance Against Drug Scourge in Kenema District

The Coalition Against Drug Abuse and Community Transformation (CaDaCT-SL), in a proactive stride to combat the escalating threat of drug abuse, convened a crucial meeting with multi-sectoral organizations and media partners on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 

The assembly aimed to galvanize collaborative efforts for a comprehensive campaign against drugs and their associated dangers in Kenema District, with a particular emphasis on prevention.

Held at the 12 Kandeh Street residence, the extensive discussions underscored the imperative of unity in the strategic fight against substance abuse. Participants meticulously outlined key steps for a public awareness campaign scheduled to commence on November 15 and extend through December of this year.

Saffa Andrew Koroma, CEO of CaDaCT-SL, painted a stark picture of Kenema’s growing drug crisis, especially among its youth. He warned of dire national consequences if the issue is not treated with emergency-level urgency, citing troubling instances of lost livelihoods, educational disruptions, and compromised businesses—all direct results of drug addiction. 

Koroma highlighted that an alarming 60-70% of Sierra Leone’s youth population is projected to be involved in harmful drug use, threatening the very fabric of society.

This initiative, Koroma noted, aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Support for the campaign was resoundingly voiced by key stakeholders, including Abibatu Amara Sama of the Motor Drivers & General Transport Workers Union and Mohamed Ali Jalloh, an advisor to the district’s commercial motorbike riders’ union, who both pledged their organizations' unwavering commitment. 

Brima Nelson Domawa of the Sierra Leone Scout Association further emphasized the critical timing and sustainability of the campaign.

CaDaCT-SL remains steadfast in its dedication to establishing a united front, striving for a drug-free future for Sierra Leone.