CAIRO – 22 October 2024: Minister of Social Solidarity, Maya Morsi, who also chairs the Board of Directors for the Addiction and Substance Abuse Treatment Fund, announced the launch of the CHAMPS Initiative. This global initiative is aimed at enhancing child-focused prevention systems for children from birth to 18 years old.
The initiative seeks to safeguard children from serious societal issues such as drug abuse, crime, and violence—threats that have increasingly jeopardized global social peace in recent years.
Morsi highlighted that Egypt is the first country in the world to officially announce and implement this international initiative, which includes 10 pioneering countries in its first phase. This move reflects Egypt’s critical role in combating drug abuse and represents a continued commitment to both international and national responsibilities in preventing drug misuse and illicit trafficking.
The initiative was launched during a joint event attended by Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development, Minister of Health and Population Morsi and Ghada Wali, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
The CHAMPS Initiative aims to enhance the resilience of children from birth to adolescence, helping protect them from drug abuse and other related risks during their developmental stages. The event also included Dr. Amr Othman, Director of the Addiction and Substance Abuse Treatment Fund, as well as representatives from various government, civil society organizations, and experts from the UNODC.
This initiative positions Egypt at the forefront of global efforts to protect children and highlights the country's dedication to fostering safe, drug-free communities.
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