New Light 2 Northern Shan Drug Prevention Program

QUARTERLY REPORT

July 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016

For

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS

GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005

Submitted by:

World Concern Development Organization DUNS No: 124683272 EIN: 91-11155150A3

September 30, 2016 GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 New Light 2 Drug Prevention Project

Acronyms and Abbreviations

AHRN Asian Harm Reduction Network CDAC Committee for Drug Abuse Control DOH Department of Health DPT Drug Prevention Team HH Household IP Implementing Partner LPO Local Partner Organization MANA Myanmar Anti-Narcotics Association MOH Ministry of Health PE Peer Educator Q Quarter SARA Substance Abuse Research Association TOT Training of Trainers UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime VDC Village Development Committee VDPP Village Drug Prevention Plan WCDO World Concern Development Organization Y/O Years Old

WCDO: New Light 2 Northern Shan Drug Prevention 1 Quarterly Progress Report July 1 to September 30, 2016

GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 Introduction This is the final quarterly report of the New Light 2 Northern Shan State Drug Prevention program, subsequently known as the New Light 2 project, with the project goal to decrease the number of youths who ever begin to use illegal drugs. This project is pursuing this goal by implementing interventions directed at individual youth, families and villages in Northern Shan State, Myanmar. New Light 2 aims to: 1) Increase the resistance of individual youth to the first use of drugs; 2) Equip families to increase child and youth resistance to illegal drugs; and 3) Mobilize villages to decrease their illegal drug use. During the period of July to September 2016, World Concern Development Organization (WCDO) staff implemented multiple workshops and supported social and recreational activities in the project areas, which will be necessary for the aim of individual youth resisting first drug use, and to reach the families to increase child and youth resistance to illegal drugs.

Key outputs and activities for the July 1 to September 30, 2016 by objective and proposed outputs: Objective 1: Individual youth resist first drug use. 1.1 Train youths in life-skills. 1.2 Organize youth recreational activities. 1.3 Train peer educators (PEs).

Activities this Quarter:

1.1 Train youths in life-skills. During this quarter, the project conducted one life skills training in Nawng Chyum village in the Theinni area (Table 1). Twenty youth received information on critical thinking, vision, communication, duty and responsibility, feeling and emotion, empathy, self- value and side effects of drug abuse.

Table 1.

Total number of participants who participated in life-skills training by area Area Village (N=1) Population Male(N=7) Female(N=13) 12-18 y/o 19+y/o 12-18 y/o 19+ y/o Theinni Nawng Chyum 3 4 6 7

1.2 Organize youth recreational activities.

WCDO: New Light 2 Northern Shan Drug Prevention 2 Quarterly Progress Report July 1 to September 30, 2016

Figure 1. Individuals participate in youth recreational activities. GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 Multiple recreational events were held in the Lashio, NSSBC, Theinni, and LCC areas this quarter, in which over seven villages, with approximately 332 individuals, participated in multiple sports events (Table 2). Moreover, the project provided sportswear and equipment to villages to refurbish or create sports and recreational centers, to encourage continued opportunities for communities to host ongoing sports activities.1 Lashio Area: WCDO conducted one recreational event in the Lashio area this quarter, and in total an estimated 174 people participated from four villages [Mai Jai, Na Sho (Lahu), Na Sho (Shan) and Nam Maw Ngin]. The event held in July in Na Sho (Lahu) village included two football matches, with one match held for women and one match held for men, and also included older youth from the host village. This event was held in order to encourage youth to use their leisure time effectively in sports activities, by promoting drug-free activities that also strengthen social bonding, communication skills, and model positive behaviors. NSSBC area: One recreational event was held for youth in Tan Yan (Union)2, organized by village representatives and Drug Prevention Teams (DPTs). A total of 72 participants from Tan Yan (Union) competed in cane ball activities culminating in a celebration of the winning team. Theinni area: One recreational event was hosted by Hu Pan Myen village, and four other villages participated [Na Chyu, Tun Ti, Na Ngin, Kung Tara]. Over 107 individuals took part in the different sports activities. This joint event furthered strong relationships among the neighboring villages, to address drug abuse in their communities, as well as to promote social activities. LCC area: One recreational event was held at Nai Sai village in the LCC area in July, with an estimated 86 people from Table 2. two villages (Ei Naing and Population data for participants in recreational and sports activities in each Na Sai) participating. This area disaggregated by gender. event included two football Area # of events held Population matches: one match held for Male (N=257) Female (N=182) Lashio women and one match held 1 91 83 (4 villages) for men. NSSBC 1 40 32 (1 village) Theinni 1 50 57 (5 villages) LCC (2 villages) 1 76 10 *Since <50 participants came to each of these events, participant data was not 1.3 Train Peer Educators disaggregated by age group. (PEs).

Table 3 Number of PEs who received follow up visits by WCDO Area Village Population Male (N=27) Female (N=43)

1 Pending verification and follow up 2 This event occurred on June 26, 2016 at the very end of the previous reporting period, and thus was not captured in last quarter’s report.

WCDO: New Light 2 Northern Shan Drug Prevention 3 Quarterly Progress Report July 1 to September 30, 2016

GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 World Concern staff followed up with 12-18 y/o 19+ y/o 12-18 y/o 19+ y/o 70 PEs from Mai Jai village in Lashio Lashio Mai Jai 27 - 17 26 area, who have provided life skills training to their communities. These individual visits were tailored to support PEs in their efforts to provide education to their peers on self-awareness, critical thinking, decision making, and the negative consequences and effects of drug abuse (Table 3). In previous quarters, PEs attended large structured group trainings. By following up on the lessons taught through more informal meetings this quarter, PEs were able to openly discuss challenges and successes, and learn from each other. WC staff were also able to provide guidance and clarity around specific questions, and discuss strategies on how to effectively apply these lessons. Objective 2: Families increase child and youth resistance to illegal drugs. 2.1 Provide anti-drug training/messaging to parents of primary school children. 2.2 Provide awareness training on the danger of occasional or medicinal use of illegal drugs to parents. 2.3 Recognize and celebrate “Drug Resistant Families.”

Activities this Quarter: 2.1 Provide anti-drug training/messaging to parents of primary school children. This activity was not implemented this quarter, as awareness sessions were completed in previous quarters. 2.2 Provide awareness training on the danger of occasional or medicinal use of illegal drugs to parents.

A total of two awareness Table 4 training sessions were Total number of drug awareness health promotion sessions; disaggregated by held in July across two area, village, gender, and age group. Area Village (N=2) Population villages in the NSSBC Male (N=25) Female (N=35)

area (Table 4). Overall, 12-18 y/o 19 + y/o 12-18 y/o 19 + y/o 60 participants attended. NSSBC Nam Lau 4 10 5 12 Parents gained TanYan (Union) - 11 - 18 knowledge on drug abuse-related topics which included: how to provide parental guidance to children on drug prevention strategies, strengthening parent-child communication, how to create a drug-free environment within their families, and the mental and physical consequences of using illegal drugs.

World Concern has received informal feedback from community members that as knowledge and awareness about drug abuse increases, matched by a decrease in drug demand, there have been active efforts by drug dealers trying to solicit new customers and/or keep old buyers. Drug dealers are trying to leverage the drug awareness sessions for their purposes, by seeking to sell drugs to attendees as they leave. As a result, World Concern has discussed key issues with staff and volunteers, and incorporated these lessons learned by building additional harm reduction and security trainings into future program designs.

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2.3 Recognize and celebrate “Drug Resistant Families.”

The project selected and celebrated 19 drug resistant families from the Theinni area and LCC area, with over 28 villages and an estimated 564 people across all project locations participating in the process.

Theinni area: DPT members in each village conducted the process of selecting drug resistant families during this quarter, with participants from 12 villages in the Theinni area. Two households (HHs) from Na Chyu village and Phai Mau were nominated and celebrated as drug resistant families by community members, based on the developed selection criteria.

NSSBC area: Overall, an estimated 117 people from five villages in the NSSBC area participated in the process of identifying and nominating drug resistant families. However, no drug resistant families were selected, because no families were able to meet the drug resistant family criteria in the NSSBC area.

LCC area: An estimated 176 individuals from 10 villages participated in the selection and nomination process in the LCC area. Sixteen HHs were selected by the communities, together with the DPTs. This included four HHs from Na Mat, two HHs from Man San, three HHs from Na Sai, two HHs from Nam Kat, and five HHs from Ei Naing.

Lashio: Similarly, one HH from Na Sho (Lahu) was celebrated and issued a certificate. This family was nominated by community members through a participatory process.

Objective 3: Villages decrease their illegal drug use. 3.1 Train (or reinforce training of) and mobilize drug prevention teams (DPTs). 3.2 Create and implement Village Drug Prevention Plans (VDPPs). 3.3 Select and prepare Peer Village teams. 3.4 Increase Peer Villages’ capacity to assist unresponsive villages. 3.5 Identify drug users and encourage and support them in entering rehabilitation. 3.6 Mobilize villages and pay advocacy visits. 3.7 Conduct community forums.

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GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 Activities this Quarter: 3.1 Train (or reinforce training of) and mobilize drug prevention teams (DPTs).

DPTs and PEs held four Table 5 meetings to review drug Total number of individuals who participated in trainings (or reinforced trainings) of Drug Prevention Teams; disaggregated by area, village, gender prevention activities in July and age and August to reinforce the Area Village (N=4) Population Male(N=32) Female(N=24) training of DPTs. Overall, 56 participants from four 12-18 y/o 19 + y/o 12-18 y/o 19 + y/o villages were trained (Table Lashio Nam Maw Ngin - 6 1 8 5). During these meetings, Mai Jai - 10 1 5 individuals discussed and Nasho (shan) - 10 - 5 identified the gaps which Nasho (lahu) - 6 - 4 have to be fulfilled effectively in the future, recapped New Light project activities, as well as provided awareness training on effective leadership abilities and harm reduction strategies. In addition, discussions were held on the selection of Drug Resistant Family selection processes and criteria.

WCDO also followed up with DPTs [an estimated Table 6 250 participants in the Theinni, Lashio, and Number of DPT members who WCDO staff visited NSSBC areas (Table 6)],3 to discuss with Area Population* communities and village committee members the Male (N=137) Female (N=113) drug abuse-related rules and regulations internally Theinni 61 77 developed within their communities. During these Lashio 67 28 visits, participants from 31 villages were NSSBC 9 8 nominated by DPT members of each village to *all participants were over the age of 18 attend the DPT Forum which was held in Lashio Township.

3.2 Create and implement Village Drug Prevention Plans (VDPPs).

Project villages implemented several VDPP activities in the Theinni, Lashio, and LCC areas this quarter.3 Many of these VDPP activities overlapped with project activities (i.e. youth recreational activities) outlined in the proposal, while others were created by villages according to their community’s needs. Examples of each of these activities are listed below according to area.

Theinni area: Several DPT teams implemented several social sports events and drug awareness sessions according to their village DPT plans. Because some villages participated, and others hosted events, this took joint coordination and collaboration to implement activities.

3 Total number of VDPP activities pending final verification.

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GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 Lashio area: Community members, VDC, and DPT members in village communities met to finalize the rules and regulations on drug abuse-related issues, production of vinyl fact sheets, and distribution of these fact sheets in the applicable villages for which these activities applied. NSSBC area: Drug Prevention Teams held regular meetings that focused on drug awareness raising to prevent children and youth from using illegal drugs according to each village’s VDPP. As a result, communities received better information on drug abuse-related problems and there was increased participation in drug prevention activities. Moreover, during these meetings it was noted that youth presented themselves with increased self-assertiveness and confidence, and demonstrated cooperative engagement. LCC area: In the LCC area, DPT meetings were held in a number of villages, according their VDPP plans. Individuals discussed plans on how to implement effective drug prevention activities in their communities. In addition, awareness-raising sessions for adults and youth recreation activities were also held. 3.3 Select and prepare Peer Village Teams & 3.4 Increase Peer Villages’ capacity to assist unresponsive villages.

Although peer village teams were formally trained in previous quarters, these teams were scaled back this quarter, due to the village rating system that was completed last quarter. There were no highly responsive or unresponsive villages, according to the finalized Village Readiness to Change ratings. Peer village teams were scaled back formally, aligning with initial project design where peer village teams from highly responsive villages would support peer village teams in unresponsive villages. As the INL Village Readiness to Change tool was adapted from existing resources4, 5 as a part of this project, the utilization of the tool should be considered a pilot within Myanmar and the lessons learned incorporated into future project designs. 3.5 Identify drug users and encourage and support them in entering rehabilitation.

This quarter, there was no financial support provided for individuals seeking treatment, although drug users were continually encouraged throughout other project activities to seek rehabilitation services. World Concern already met the financial threshold to support these individuals in previous quarters, and thus were unable to continue to financially support individuals in entering rehabilitation.

There is an on-going significant need for individuals, who are seeking drug rehabilitation, to receive services. As noted in previous quarterly reports, some individuals, despite livelihood difficulties, were fronting their own costs for treatment. However, the significant burden on families, with the loss of a primary provider’s income, to access facilities is challenging. Organizations and government facilities offering specialized treatment are limited in their capacity to provide services to more than a handful of individuals, and only for a short period of time.

4 http://triethniccenter.colostate.edu/docs/CR_Handbook_8-3-15.pdf 5 http://docs.sumn.org/CommunityNeedsAssessmentToolkit.pdf

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Another significant need, beyond drug rehabilitation services, is HIV/AIDS testing, in particular for intravenous drug users who are not accessing rehabilitation services. Informal observations and feedback from staff and community members note increasing mortality rates due to HIV/AIDS. World Concern is making concerted efforts to seek out additional funding sources to address this growing epidemic, and incorporate HIV/AIDS education awareness-raising across other projects.

3.6 Mobilize villages and pay advocacy visits.

New Light Project Manager, U Aik Char, met with the DPTs at Nasho (Lahu) village (M – 10, F- 2)6 to discuss many of the challenges faced within their village, including focusing on current drug abuse-related issues. He also shared information on drug abuse-related problems of the neighboring villages outside of the project target area. Finally, he encouraged all DPT members to participate in drug prevention activities in a cooperative manner.

3.7 Conduct community forums.

One community forum was conducted on Table 7 September 6 -7, 2016 at Hninsi Hall in Lashio Number of Lashio community forum participants disaggregated by gender and age township. In total, 78 participants were included Male (N=42) Female (N=36) from 29 villages, as well as other stakeholders, 12-18 y/o 19 + y/o 12-18 y/o 19 + y/o including INGOs/NGOs and the government 1 41 2 34 representatives (Table 7). This included representatives from the following: State Health Department, Drug and Psychological Health Department, SARA, MANA, AHRN, Northern Shan State Baptist Convention, and the Lashio Church Council, which were all present. Individuals from Nawng Hlaing and Pan Hong villages were not able to attend due to the start of the busy harvest season. Participants exchanged their experiences, knowledge, changes, consequences and difficulties they have faced within the one- year period.

Several common themes included: • Strong requests (particularly by women) to help their family members who have already been addicted to drugs, • Feedback that future projects should include poppy substitution plants, and • Requests for training on agriculture farming techniques.

Project successes noted by participants included: strengthened relationships with neighboring villages, positive youth engagement and communication as a result of recreational activities, and

6 All participants were over the age of 18., pending final verification.

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GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 increased knowledge around the effects and risks of drug use. Moreover, heads of government sectors provided suggestions on the project activities. Na Chyawk village, located outside of the New Light 2 project target area, had the opportunity to participate and learn about activities. Honorable certificates were presented to 19 drug resistant families during the forum (See activity 2.3 above), along with words of appreciation.

Objective 4: Government, private and voluntary agencies increase coordination and access to services. 4.1 Train (or reinforce training of) local partner organizations’ (LPO) agency staff. 4.2 Conduct regular performance reviews of LPOs. 4.3 Facilitate referral links established with rehabilitation centers. 4.4 Establish one or more representative groups of participating villages for networking, coordination and advocacy. 4.5 Conduct monthly coordination meetings with government and other agencies.

Activities this Quarter:

4.1 Training (or reinforcing training of) local partner organizations’ (LPOs’) agency staff. This activity was not implemented this quarter, as training of LPO agency staff was completed in previous quarters.

4.2 Conduct regular performance reviews of LPOs. Performance reviews for three Local Partner Organization (LPO) trainers were completed at the WCDO Lashio office.7 Strengths of the LPOs included the familiarity with their villages, and ability to mobilize individuals and organize events. Areas for improvement include reporting, task delegation, and logistical planning. In addition, it was noted that villages further away from LPO offices received less monitoring and follow up. During the project, LPOs have gained better knowledge on drug-related information; however, there is a need for increasing deeper technical knowledge regarding behavioral health approaches of applying drug prevention and response approaches across all activities. Another strength of LPO staff was their ability to facilitate referrals for the drug users who were actively seeking rehabilitation services, which speaks to the effectiveness of awareness-raising activities and trust of community members. These reviews provided opportunities for LPOs to apply the feedback to improve their leadership, planning, organization, and facilitation skills 4.3 Facilitate referral links established to rehabilitation centers. This activity was not implemented this quarter, as the facilitation of referral links was completed in previous quarters. 4.4 Establish one or more representative groups of participating villages for networking, coordination and advocacy.

7 Pending verification.

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GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 In the NSSBC area and LCC area, three networking and coordination meetings were conducted during this quarter (Table 8). NSSBC area: DPT members met once in Mai Koung (Union) to discuss the current situation of drug prevention activities.8 There were an estimated 30 participants. These meetings have helped facilitate strong relationships between communities, as individuals are able to come together to discuss drug abuse-related problems within their areas. Many of the challenges that DPT members face is limited availability to participate in project activities, as well as the low levels of engagement by current drug users in drug abuse awareness sessions, and the on-going financial constraints for individuals seeking rehabilitation services. Themes also discussed during the meetings included poppy crop substitution, agricultural training, and transportation/logistical barriers. DPT members have decided to hold regular meetings with all the team members, to conduct drug awareness sessions frequently, to encourage the community to actively participate, as well as to connect them with the New Light Project or other similar organizations for referrals for drug users to rehabilitation centers. LCC area: This quarter, two Table 8 representative coordination Groups of participating villages for networking, coordination and advocacy group meetings were held in Participating the LCC area. Five cluster Area Villages Population* villages (Hka Hkyem, Nyaung (N =6 ) Pinta, Kaung Kye, Kun Nim Male (N=120) Female (N=112) and Nam Maw Chyen) NSSBC (Mai Koung Union) 16 14 gathered once and had a LCC Hka Hkyem, Nyaung networking meeting in Hka Pinta, Kaung Kye, Kun Nim, Nam Maw Hkyem, and seven cluster Chyen, Nawng villages (Nawng Hlaing, Kung Hlaing, Kung Kaw, 104 98 Kaw, Taung Ta Laung, Na Hoi Taung Ta Laung, Na Na, Kaunlon, Kaung Sar and Hoi Na, Kaunlon, Man Kawng) had a Kaung Sar and Man Kawng) coordination meeting once in *All participants were over the age of 18. Nawng Hlaing village.

A total of 202 participants attended the two meetings overall. In both meetings, a government anti-narcotic police officer was invited to the meeting to share information on drug abuse-related issues and anti-narcotic law. Moreover, the village heads from some villages that were not included in the project target area attended these meetings, which offered an opportunity for representatives from these areas to learn more about the New Light project activities.

8 Pending final verification. These meetings were held at the end of June, and were not counted in the previous quarterly report.

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4.5 Conduct monthly coordination meetings with government and other agencies WCDO conducted two coordination meetings with the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control during this quarter on July 21st and August 2nd. The project staff discussed with two law enforcement officials at each meeting, and raised awareness of anti-narcotic law and drug abuse-related issues with the DPTs of Hka Hkyem and Nawng Hlaing villages. Peer village teams from these villages were requested to conduct networking meetings for neighboring villages and communities outside of the project’s Figure 2. DPT coordination and advocacy meeting held in village target area.9 Hka Hkyem village

Safety, Security, & Do No Harm approaches

As WCDO, LPO staff, and volunteers engage in drug prevention and response programming in Northern Shan State, there has been an increased focus on how to best approach and navigate the complex humanitarian environment. In an environment where the illegal crop production, Myanmar drug abuse laws, and drug trade are being challenged by both international and national actors, there are still areas of ambiguity. 10,11,12 Cultural norms, government structures, and other factors are changing. This has required partners and staff to be more actively involved in applying risk-mitigation strategies.

There have been increased efforts this quarter to support staff and volunteers in tackling these complex issues by further clarifying their roles, working with communities in recognizing do no harm approaches, and developing risk mitigation strategies that clarify the level of engagement with external actors.13

9 Total number of participants who attended the meeting pending verification. 10 https://www.drugabuse.gov/international/abstracts/analysis-policies-affecting-prevention-treatment-drug- abuse-in-burma-myanmar 11 https://www.tni.org/files/download/drug_law_reform_myanmar_ungass2016.pdf 12 https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/jun/22/opium-bulbs-poppies-myanmar-drug-crop-or- lifeline-for-poor-farmers 13 https://www.unodc.org/southeastasiaandpacific/en/myanmar/2015/03/drug-law/story.html

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GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 ANNEX: ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Advocacy with new villages

The project staff introduced our Table 9 activities to village leaders and Number of new villages involved in advocacy meeting heads of communities from new Area Villages (N=2) Population Male (N=18) Female (N=4) villages (Na Kawn and Na Hoi) in Under 18 Over 18 Under 18 Over 18 the Lashio area, with a total of 22 Lashio Na Kawn - 7 - 0 participants (Table 9). Na Hoi - 11 - 4 Rapid Assessment of Alcohol and Other Substance Use The project staff also conducted rapid substance abuse assessment focus group discussions (FGDs) (Table 10) and key informant interviews within selected project villages utilizing WHO’s field guide tool.14 This assessment, conducted in July, focused on patterns of drug abuse within the community, with emphasis on the Table 10 main difficulties that people face in the villages, Number of participants who participated in rapid alcohol and drug use by individuals, how to assessment FGD handle problems with alcohol and drug use, Area Village Population what kind of help is available for drug users, as Male Female well as the perception of the New Light Project (N=45) (N=39) activities from communities in order to compose Lashio Mai Jai 13 8 the proposal for a potential New Light 3 LCC Ei Naing 13 10 Man Ping 10 11 program. FGDs were conducted with three NSSBC Tan Yan (u) different groups of individuals in each of the 9 10 villages, split by gender and/or community roles of participants, to solicit open and honest feedback and information. Three key informant interviews with other stakeholders, including government representatives and local NGO organizations, were also conducted, in which services, activities or policies were discussed in greater detail, as well as substance abuse patterns, challenges in implementation, and feedback on how WCDO can improve project activities to better serve the needs of communities.

Post-test interviews for evaluation data collection The project also initiated activities for the final project report and evaluation in each of the 31 villages. This inclusive process started by conducting FGDs with individuals from three groups: committees, women, and youth. In addition, WCDO staff and evaluation teams have been conducting post-test interviews with individuals and young adults within communities. These activities at the time of submission of this quarterly report are still on-going.

14 http://www.who.int/mental_health/emergencies/unhcr_alc_rapid_assessment.pdf

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GRANT NO. S-INLEC-15-GR-1005 DUNS No: 124683272 World Concern Development Organization EIN: 91-11155150A3 Information, education and communication (IEC) materials distribution

In the final quarter, 400 hats and 452 T-shirts were distributed to approximately 852 individuals at the DPT forum (Activity 3.7), which included drug abuse-related information promoting awareness of drug abuse to DPT members, PEs, and other participants.

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