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.
Source: Egypt Today