Capacity Building Programme kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2024:
A two-days Technical Capacity Building Programme for key members of State Drug Users Forum on drug use/HIV/harm reduction began today at Classic Hotel, Imphal.
The programme was jointly organised by Alliance India and Nirvana Foundation under the aegis of GILEAD.
Delivering the welcome address, Soabhana Sorokhaibam, secretary of Nirvana Foundation, expressed concern over the alarming increase in the number of women indulging in substance/drug use in the State.
She also called for collective effort to control & manage the increasing number of people indulging in drug/substance use and guide them towards a better path.
Babina Sanabam, consultant, Community Lead, Alliance India elaborated on the expectations and objectives of the capacity building programme.
Ch Anand, freelance consultant, spoke on the topics, "Basic on HIV/AIDS", "Drug use - The disease concept" and "Harm reduction - The comprehensive package" .