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Using Innovation to Strengthen Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance abuse prevention is most effective when it reaches people before they are in crisis. At Freedom Foundation Nigeria, this belief shapes everything we do, from community awareness campaigns and family education to the rehabilitation services provided through our House of Refuge, where individuals struggling with substance dependence receive holistic care and support on their […]

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Recognize Early, Respond with Compassion: Why Every Community Needs This Substance Abuse Guide

Blog, Stories / Anne Bassey

Imagine watching someone you care about slowly change. They become withdrawn, lose interest in the things they once loved, begin acting differently, and you can’t quite explain why. You tell yourself it’s probably just stress or a difficult phase. Days turn into weeks, and before anyone realizes what’s happening, the problem has grown far beyond

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National Conversation on Substance Abuse to Mark UN World Drug Day

Blog, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

We hosted a virtual conference, Unmasking Addiction: Strengthening Families and Communities to End Substance Abuse, on Friday, 3rd July 2026, commemorating the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In partnership with LagosMums, Adaba Initiative, and TRIL Learning Initiative, the conference brought together parents, caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, youth advocates, policymakers,

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The Signs We Almost Missed

Blog, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

Mrs. Adeyemi still remembers the night she almost didn’t notice. Her son had always been the loud one, the one who filled the house with laughter, football chants, and off-key singing in the shower. So when he grew quiet, she told herself it was just a phase. Exams, maybe. Or a girl. He was tired

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Strengthening Skills for Impact: Freedom Foundation Capacity Building Workshop

Blog, Events, Stories / Anne Bassey

In a fast-changing landscape, capacity building is no longer optional; it is essential. The strength of any organisation is directly tied to how well its people are equipped to think, communicate, and execute. Day 1: Onsite Engagement and Strategic Alignment The training began with registration and an icebreaker session, setting the tone for collaboration and

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House of Refuge

Using Innovation to Strengthen Substance Abuse Prevention

Recognize Early, Respond with Compassion: Why Every Community Needs This Substance Abuse Guide

National Conversation on Substance Abuse to Mark UN World Drug Day

The Signs We Almost Missed

Strengthening Skills for Impact: Freedom Foundation Capacity Building Workshop

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