Community Voices: Stopping the Drug Supply in Our Community
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Community Voices: Stopping the Drug Supply in Our Community

Members of a community in the Western Area talk about what role they can play to cut off the drug supply in their community.

Jun 26, 2026
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A community barray discussion on stopping the community's drug supply.

Addressing drug abuse requires more than enforcement, it requires informed communities, supportive systems, and collective action.

During a community-hosted edition of Insai di Barray, participants reflected on the role communities can play in preventing substance abuse, supporting recovery, and complementing government efforts to address the challenge.

On International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we reflect on their perspectives which highlight the value of community engagement in building safer, healthier, and more resilient societies.

Watch the discussion and join the campaign to end drug abuse and trafficking in Sierra Leone.

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