3rd Annual Youth Policy Dialogue on Drugs Prevention in Liberia

GASD and Partners set to Host 3rd Annual Youth Policy Dialogue on Drug Prevention in Liberia

In commemoration of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD), in partnership with the Youth Desk of the Liberia Council of Churches, is hosting the 3rd Annual Youth Policy Dialogue on Drug Prevention in Liberia. This landmark event serves as a vital platform to highlight the urgent need for comprehensive drug prevention strategies, grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to Liberia’s unique social and cultural context.

Bringing together national stakeholders, policymakers, public health professionals, youth and student leaders, the dialogue aims to foster inclusive conversations that identify common challenges and develop actionable, youth-centered recommendations. These outcomes will inform national policy efforts and serve as advocacy tools to strengthen Liberia’s response to substance abuse. At the heart of the event is the recognition that young people are not only vulnerable to the harms of drug abuse but are also powerful agents of change in shaping a drug-free future for their communities and country.