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Read MoreBuilding Resilient, Drug-Free Communities Across Tanzania
Empowering lives, restoring dignity, and transforming the root causes of substance abuse through holistic, community-led development.
2018
The WADO journey began
10
Mwanza wards reached by the HIV programme
18
Months of integrated HIV programming
5
Strategic thematic clusters
Who We Are
About WADO
Prevention begins where dignity and opportunity take root.
The World Anti Drugs and Development Organization (WADO) is a legally registered nongovernmental and nonprofit organization in Tanzania dedicated to dismantling the root causes and devastating consequences of substance abuse. WADO operates at the intersection of public health, education, human rights, social protection, gender justice, humanitarian response, and economic development, treating drug-related challenges not as isolated law enforcement issues, but as deeply human development concerns.
Our Values
What Drives Us
Compassion
Approaching every individual with deep empathy, offering a safe environment for those struggling with substance use, trauma, poverty, or climate-induced stress.
Evidence
Grounding interventions in solid research, ensuring strategies are scientifically sound and continuously improved.
Transparency
Operating with absolute openness in financial management and reporting to build trust with donors, government, and communities.
Get Involved
Join Our Mission
There are many ways to support substance abuse prevention and community development in Tanzania.
Volunteer
Join our team of dedicated volunteers and contribute your time, skills, and passion to support WADO's mission. Whether you're a student, professional, or community member, there's a place for you in our movement.
Join NowPartnerships
We welcome partnerships with government agencies, development organizations, private sector entities, academic institutions, and civil society organizations. Together, we can multiply our impact and create lasting change.
Partner With UsDonate
Your financial support enables us to deliver life-changing programmes to vulnerable communities. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference in the fight against substance abuse.
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